Manual V6 very weird in idle

[01SolaraV6]

So i was driving to work this morning after getting roughly 3 inches of snow, and all was well, till i got on the highway and did 50KPH max, most of it was between 20 and 40 KPH , i noticed the car seemed to be shaking a little bit.

I thought it may have been frrom the packed snow on the roade, but after i got off the highway and was waiting at a red light the car started shaking pretty bad and the rpms were jumping up and down a bit.

Seemed like the car was going to stall or something but once i gave it gas it was good.


Anyone else have this problem , or know what it is?

[Nyyankees3511]

You could have gotten water somewhere in the engine bay, you shouldnt worry to much if it has stopped. Also the vibrations on the highway could be snow in your rims and that causes the tire to be unbalanced.

[01SolaraV6]

UPDATE:

My car is now having troubles starting at times, and is starting to do this shaking thing even in low gears and more in idle than before,

I just got the car with 93500KMS on it and it is now at 98000, could it be possible that my brute needs a tuneup?


If so how much should one of these run me?

[Nyyankees3511]

It could be your IAC- idle air control valve. Common problem with solaras.

[SolaraBlue]

i was having a similar problem, turned out to be a spark plug coil. $75 fixed. has you check engine light come on? mine didnt for about 3k miles after i first noticed it.

[01SolaraV6]

Yea the engine light is on, this has been a continued problem since i purchased the car in september, so i am trying to make the dealership pay for it, it is booked in for this thursday ,, so we will soon see how my dealership's service department is... :?