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#81 of 91 2001 SL manual by sdsun May 04, 2009 (4:29 pm)
My car sometimes wants to start and other times wont start. But after about 2 hours or so will start. It checked out ok at the mechanic. Could it be the ignition? My car has 165,000. Its a very good commuter car, but this issue is getting to be a problem. I can't run fast errands to the store. I have to leave the car running to fuel it up otherwise it won't start. I can get it push started, but its kinda embarrassing asking guys to help me push start the car.   I get power inside, just when I turn the key, no go. The starter won't even start. I've tried pumping the clutch in case my clutch sensor is going bad. No start. Its like when you start it without engaging the clutch, no noise nothing.   The no starting is random.   But if i drive home, turn the car off and then try to start it, no start. But it will start a few hours later.   Any ideas? I really don't want to get rid of this car.   thanking you in advance for your courtesy. Replies to this message: johnbar (Aug 28, 2009 5:31 am)
#82 of 91 Re: My 2002 SL Saturn [katsam38] by ymmot11 Jun 18, 2009 (6:44 am)
Replying to: katsam38 (Jan 25, 2007 7:09 am) My car is now having this problem. Saturn said it was a fuse which they replaced for the low low cost of $99, plus labor! Then less than a week later car won't start and it has the same symptoms. What ever happened with your situation?   Thanks, Tom Replies to this message: sdsun (Jun 18, 2009 10:49 am) sdsun (Aug 28, 2009 5:12 pm)
#83 of 91 Re: ARRRGH!!!! [smallvle] by ymmot11 Jun 18, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: smallvle (Oct 23, 2007 8:03 pm) I'm having the same problems you had. We've replaced everything for a lot of money and no solution. What ended up being your issue?   Thanks, tom
#84 of 91 Re: My 2002 SL Saturn [ymmot11] by sdsun Jun 18, 2009 (10:49 am)
Replying to: ymmot11 (Jun 18, 2009 6:44 am) Hello,   I tested my starter to make sure it wasnt the starter, checked all my fuses. Finally then I changed my ignition. The key wears out the ignition and creates a short. Did you ever notice that your key would get hot. So when it did get hot, it wouldn't start? That is what happened to me.   its a cheap part but a pain to replace.   I hope this helps!
#85 of 91 94 Saturn overheated and won't start by weebetruckin Jun 18, 2009 (3:22 pm)
I took our 94 saturn in for it's smog check this morning and as soon as he was finished running it on the dyno it overheated and blew water out of the coolant bottle cap. The car was running at the time and he backed it out of the shop right away and then shut if off. We finished the paper work and when we went to start the car there was nothing. The idiot lights come on but not the stater wounldn't turn not even a click. The guy at the repair shop says we needed to let it cool down and it should start. My wife said this happened a couple of times before and it started after it cools down. Her daughters have Saturn and it has happened to them also. Well it has been 5 hours since this happened and still nothing from the starter. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! Not sure if it's actually the starter or something else.
#86 of 91 1997 Saturn SL1 1.9 engine by bunt2 Jun 19, 2009 (5:20 am)
Re problum 1997 Saturn, after a lot of grief it turned out to be a heat sensor and cost me $14.95, worth checking. Hope this works for you.
#87 of 91 Re: 2001 SL manual [sdsun] by johnbar Aug 28, 2009 (5:31 am)
Replying to: sdsun (May 04, 2009 4:29 pm) I have exactly the fault on our Saturn 2000 SL1 my manual gave me some good tips to help find the problem. There are four basic parts the 30 Amp fuse under the bonnet, the key, the switch behind the key on the columb, the soleniod and starter. Run a wire (15 amp capacity) from the "S" terminal on the soleniod up to the battery terminals (do not connect). Run the car till fault appears ie starter does not turn. Put a meter from the wire to the ground battery terminal (black). (If you do not have a meter connect 12V bulb) Turn the ignition switch to start if the meter reads or the bulb lights power is getting to the soleniod. If this is happening (on my car it did not) then use the wire (with the ignition switch turned on) , holding it with pliers hold it on to battery positive terminal (make one good contact or it will spark quite well). If the starter motor does not turn have it checked, if engine starts, you have reduced the fault to, ignition key, ignition switch or fuse. Use meter with power off to check on resistance reading in thoes area's. Mine the engine started and now I am chasing the fault in thoes curcuits, when I find it I will let you know.
#88 of 91 Re: My 2002 SL Saturn [ymmot11] by sdsun Aug 28, 2009 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: ymmot11 (Jun 18, 2009 6:44 am) I changed the starter (finally got a new one-still had original one---2001 model) and changed the ignition switch.   So far, so good. My car has not abandoned me. It came out to about $245.00 through my wonderful mechanic. Saturn wanted close to $800.00 for the repairs.   Through Saturn there is a bulletin on this problem. What happens is that there is a problem with the solenoid in the ignition switch that get worn with time and use.
#89 of 91 2000 saturn sc ignition switch by mfallon Sep 27, 2009 (8:38 am)
I have got to ignition switch wire harness I can take off harness but how do I get switch out do I take whole assy or just back part of switch I have a no start electrical situation key is working lights come on but no start:::
#90 of 91 Re: shut off whiledriving [jackelope3] by patientpat Oct 12, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: jackelope3 (Dec 16, 2008 5:52 am) Did you ever resolve the shut off while driving problem for your 95 SL Saturn? I have the same problem. Thanks

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