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In gear at a stop my 08 caliber vibrates a lot,it idled at around 500-600rpm, it tends to be worse when using anything that used electricity, i.e. AutomaticWindows etc. it sounds and feels like it's going to die at times, especially if running the AC. I figured maybe it's time to tighten or replace motor mounts, maybe clean the TPS (throttle position sensor) or fuel injectors.. but before I start dumping money into it I would like to see if anyone else is having or had the same issues. I will be turning this car over to my teenage daughter in a month or so and don't want her in an unreliable vehicle. Once again it's a 2008 caliber sxt with 1.8 liter and a cvt transmission Thanks
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Hello, Do you have a check engine light on? If the vehicle runs normally when engine speed is above idle, the chances are you have a dirty/clogged/leaking idle air control valve. There is a little port inside the throttle body, and that is connected to the idle air control valve (IACV). When they become dirty, your symptoms are replicated. The lower engine speed with A/C, heater, windows, etc, is due to extra rotational resistance on the engine, and is likely not contributing. Disconnect the battery, and remove the intake air tube to the throttle body. Look inside the throttle body. How dirty is it? Does the IACV port look corroded or clean? Lastly, make sure the throttle body and IACV gaskets are not leaking. Any luck?