What Causes Idle Shaking in a Buick LaCrosse When Warm?

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LillianaLynn
07/29/25 10:09pm
Buick LaCrosse warm idle shaking causes are as follows: Dirty or damaged throttle body: Idle shaking caused by a dirty or damaged throttle body. You can try cleaning the throttle body first. If the issue persists, the throttle body assembly needs replacement. Spark plug malfunction: Misfiring due to faulty spark plugs leads to idle shaking. Check if the spark plugs or ignition module are malfunctioning. Aged or cracked engine/transmission rubber mounts: The rubber components inside the engine and transmission mounts have aged and cracked. They can no longer absorb engine vibrations during operation, resulting in idle shaking issues.
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