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#45 of 92 Starting and stalling problems by paul03 Jun 13, 2008 (3:41 pm)
Replying to: saturn56 (Jun 13, 2008 2:20 pm) I tried doing the hvac relay swap and that did not help. I can hear the fue pump start up too. I cleaned the throttle body and the sensor with the spring the were really gumed up but that did not help. Mabey fuel filter? or bad Injectors?
#46 of 92 Re: Starting and stalling problems and wierd idle [saturn56] by 442dude Jun 18, 2008 (6:04 am)
Replying to: saturn56 (Jun 13, 2008 2:20 pm) Its a common problem on the S-series...check the ECTS (engine coolant temperature sensor) - Located on the right side of the engine as you look at it from the front, on the block just below the head...easy fix, should cost you about $ 25.00 and take about 15 minutes...They redesigned them after 1995 because of the frequent failures. Make sure the new one you buy has a brass, not plastic tip. Also check the connector, if its corroded you may need to replace it as well. Replies to this message: dan138 (Jun 19, 2008 7:58 pm) 442dude (Jul 02, 2008 3:53 pm) paul03 (Jul 07, 2008 5:29 pm) and 1 more...
#47 of 92 Re: Starting and stalling problems and wierd idle [442dude] by dan138 Jun 19, 2008 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: 442dude (Jun 18, 2008 6:04 am) could this be the same solution for my problem? my 2002 SC2 will start but after a few seconds the idling will be 0. After starting again for a few times and put a little bit of gas...it will be ok...I really need help here. Replies to this message: 442dude (Jul 02, 2008 3:53 pm) paul03 (Jul 07, 2008 5:29 pm) 442dude (Jul 08, 2008 7:09 pm)
#48 of 92 Re: Starting and stalling problems and wierd idle [dan138] by 442dude Jul 02, 2008 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: dan138 (Jun 19, 2008 7:58 pm) HI Dan...sorry I didn't see this sooner...hope you've resolved the problem by now...   The ECTS on these cars has been blamed for everything...is it your problem...I'm not sure.   Is your check engine light on? Or has it come on recently? Replies to this message: paul03 (Jul 07, 2008 5:29 pm) 442dude (Jul 08, 2008 7:09 pm)
#49 of 92 Re: Starting and stalling problems and wierd idle [442dude] by paul03 Jul 07, 2008 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: 442dude (Jul 02, 2008 3:53 pm) I replaced the ects today when I did an oil change it did not solve the problem you still have to press the gas to the floor and it has an erratic idle. Any ideas ? Replies to this message: 442dude (Jul 08, 2008 7:09 pm)
#50 of 92 Re: Starting and stalling problems and wierd idle [paul03] by 442dude Jul 08, 2008 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: paul03 (Jul 07, 2008 5:29 pm) Did you check the connector for corrosion? The connectors get messed up from the coolant leaking through...you can tell if its messed up by the green color on the contacts of the connector.   Are you saying that you have to floor it to start it or to keep it running? Your throttle body might need to be cleaned, they're known to get funky from all of the oil mist flying around in the PCV system...just a thought...but first:   Is your check engine light on?
#51 of 92 Problem with 2002 SL1 Starting Problem by lavey84 Jul 08, 2008 (9:08 pm)
I noticed a few weeks ago after I filled up my gas tank that my car wouldn't start. I recently got a tune-up and the car ran fine but then the next day I drove to work, went out to lunch and when it was time to go home the car wouldn't start. I tried to start the car again and the car started and I let the car idle for 30 minutes, when I put the car in gear it shut off again. I ended up getting the car towed back to the dealership and they told me that they couldn't find anything wrong. They said that it might have been the gas. I put a fuel injection treatment in the car and it worked fine. I thought the problem was fixed but once again I filled the car up and had the same problem. I can't even turn the air on, because when I turn the air on the car has a problem starting. I thought about getting a fuel injection treatment, because the only time that the car seems to work is when I put a fuel injection treatment in it.   Any suggestions?
#52 of 92 by paul03 Jul 14, 2008 (3:33 pm)
Yea I cleaned the throttle body It was covered in oil or carbon and I saw no sign of corrosion on the wire or contacts and you have to push the pedle to the floor to start sometimes you have to start it twice. No the check engine light is not on. I am good with cars too I just pulled the motor and tranny out of my 03 civic si and fixed many problems not going into detail and put it back in and ran fine the first time I started it been good for 4000k now. These saturns are starting to piss me off. Replies to this message: 442dude (Jul 16, 2008 5:09 am)
#53 of 92 Re: [paul03] by 442dude Jul 16, 2008 (5:09 am)
Replying to: paul03 (Jul 14, 2008 3:33 pm) Remove and check the EGR valve...they tend to get filled with carbon and the pintle will stop moving. You can clean it and put it back in, use carb cleaner or any cleaner of your choice, just make sure that the pintle moves freely...if they're carboned up you won't always get a check engine light even though there's a problem.
#54 of 92 98 Saturn SL starter no, Pop clutch yes by ortegsa Jul 16, 2008 (8:43 am)
My 1998 Saturn SL quit starting in the morning. The starter cranks over fine but it will not start, I can hear the fuel pump whirring away too.. If I roll out of my driveway and pop the clutch, it catches and starts right up and will continue to work and start fine all day. Just after it sits overnight it will not start. The best part is that it does not do it every night just intermittent. It does not seem to care if it is hot or cold rained or didn't at night.   Hmmmm????

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