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Sedans Saturn S-Series Saturn S-Series Starting Problems
91 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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Replying to: alufiend (Aug 23, 2008 4:40 pm) |
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Hello All, I have a '95 Saturn SL with 74,000 miles. I purchased it from the original owner about 3 weeks ago. When I got it, it ran very well. In the last two days, I have noticed it jerks very lightly on occasion. Today, while driving, it turned off. It jerked a few times as I was driving. It felt like it was running out of gas. I checked the gauge and it read that I had a 1/4 tank of gas left. I assumed the gauge was not accurate. After letting it sit for about 25 minutes as I waited for the wife to bring me some gas, I poured the gas in and it started right up. As I drove to the gas station, it jerked a few times. I filled up the tank and when I tried starting it, it did not immediately start. I had to crank it a few times. After it started, it was fine except for the occasional jerk. About 1.5 hours later, I drive it about 1.5 miles and it turned off again. I let it sit for about 25 minutes and it started again. (I am trying to get home) I got as far a 5 miles and it turned off again. I waited another 20 minutes and it started and got me about 5-6 miles this time. Still 8 miles from home and nothing but farmland between me and home, I called the wife to help. I let it sit for about 25 minutes and it would not start and we ended up pushing it about 2 miles with out other vehicle and I tried it again. It started and got me 3 miles and cut off again. I though it was the fuel pump. I didn't listen for it until at the very end. I did however hear it running. Upon arriving home, I was going to order a fuel pump and after thinking it over, I am not sure if it's bad. I decided to wait and check it again in the morning. Does anyone know, if it's not the fuel pump, what else can it be? Tanks in advance. Jesse |
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Replying to: wopaho (Jul 03, 2007 3:38 pm)
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Replying to: dbradleywright (Sep 03, 2008 6:58 am) Thanks for the info. As I was checking the net for more info on the BTSI switch, I came upon a page stating that the BTSI switch is original equipment on the Saturn SL1 and SL2 with auto transmission. Being that I own a 1995 SL with manual trans, it wouldn't apply to me. I do have another question if anyone can answer it... I tried reading the codes on the car by jumping the A-B terminals and reading the check engine light flashed. I got a code 12 which means "PCM self-diagnostic test is OK." Would me buying a GM code reader provide any other info on my problem or will a code reader give the same info as i got by counting the number of lights flashed??? Jesse |
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| I have a 97 Saturn SL, thats having start problems. It will start fine first thing in the morning and runs fine once started but if I go somewhere and then have it sit in a parking lot or driveway for about fifteen or twenty minutes, it wont start, and I have to wait about half an hour before it will start up again. If I drive it to a gas station or a store and am only gone for five minutes, it will start right back up. Any suggestions on what could be wrong with it? It never happens when the mechanic has it, which makes it a mystery to him, | |
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Replying to: ausmma2 (Sep 10, 2008 5:17 am)
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Replying to: ortegsa (Sep 10, 2008 9:23 pm) Prior to day, I could not drive the car more them a few milesefore it cut off. I'd wait a half hour and it would run again for another few miles and then cut off again.. After changing the coils and computer earlier in the week, no change. I would allow it to run oin the driveway and it would cut off after about 15 minutes. I ordered a CPS yesterday morning and picked it up today. With no jack or stands to lift the car to get underneath her, I Installed the CPS though the top without removing the starter. Took about 15 minutes. After installing the CPS, I backed her out of the garage into the driveway. (fumes) let it sit and 45 minutes later, it was still running. Took her for an hour long spin and never had a problem. Glad to be back on two wheels again. Jes |
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Manual transmission. No remote keyless entry. Car has started slowly (cranks for a few seconds before turning over) for several months ... not always, but regularly. Then, yesterday, nada. Lights and everything work (but we tried jumping, just for fun, with, not surprisingly, no luck). Checked the battery connections, and they seem fine. Fuses all seem fine (both under the hood and near the glove box). We were able to push start the car. When the key is turned to "ON," all of the display lights come on. They do not go off when it is turned to "Start." Car is currently in the garage, and with the garage lights off and the car headlights on, I do see a VERY small dimming when I turn to "Start." Also, if it hasn't been turned to "Start" in at least 15 seconds or so, when you first turn the key to "Start," there is a faint whirring noise. If you immediately try to start again, this noise does not happen. Thoughts on why? I looked around the web trying to find a way to tell if it was the starter or ignition switch, and the lack of significant dimming of the lights seems to point to ignition switch, but there is some dimming. I tried to look for an easy well to tell if the ignition switch was working, but did not find one (could certainly be that I am looking in the wrong place).
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Replying to: kmsandrbs (Nov 03, 2008 11:18 am) I decided to take the starter in and have it tested (it was tough to remove for a realative novice with no good vehicle tools, but it was doable ... there is a great how to video on You Tube that I found in another post on one of the forums here). They tested it, and it passed. Then the person told me that the test does not test the solenoid. Sigh. But I heppened to be speaking with the parts manager, and he agreed to let me bring it back if a new starter didn't solve the problem. So, I figured worth a shot. And it worked! |
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