I have a 2001 saturn sl2 Haveing starting stalling issues, so far I replced EGR valve was not working now is, changed spark plugs found carbon biuldup real thick changed air filter, changed fuel filter,but still wants to stall when starting need to to hold down gas peddle , after running good,untill time to start again tried some cleaning stuff seams to help alittle. No codes on computer since I deleted a week ago just now says near stall. Thanks Richard

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I would look at the egr system. First pull the valve and clean it. If you have a vacuum tester this would be a good time to test the valve itself as well. When under load you should be able to see the diaphragm engage and hold and then release as you release the vacuum. If that doesn't work check and/or replace the egr solenoid. It's located on the driver's side of the valve cover and usually runs about 60$.

Yours is a common complaint and the above is the most common remedy. Outside of that you might want to check and clean the idle air control valve and the port where it's housed. If it is extremely dirty or something managed to get stuck in there that could affect you vehicle running at idle as well.

Another thing, even though you just changed the plugs, pull one back out and look at it. If is fouled with oil you might need a new valve cover gasket which if it's leaking badly enough will impede spark.