2001 Saturn L300 Help! Left my car running till it ran out

dll0211 · Posted at Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:35 pm

2001 Saturn L300 87000 miles

Left my car running till it ran out of gas and killed the battery and now after adding gas and recharging the battery the car won't turn over and start. Suggestions? We now can hear the whine of the injector, but it won't turn ove.

saturntech9 · Posted at Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:59 pm

U probably have a bad battery ur battery was probably weak and u let it so drained that it won't hold enough power to start ur car.have u tried jump starting ur car it might not even jump start if the battery is that bad.start with that but get ur battery tested also make sure ur cables are clean and tight.also donations and feedback greatly appreachiated.
Louie

bluelightnin6 · Posted at Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:01 pm

is it trying to start or are you just getting a click? if it's trying to start, you will need to cycle the key from off to on WITHOUT CRANKING several times. this will get fuel pressure built back up in the system and help the engine start. if this doesn't work, follow previous poster's response by checking battery and cables .

dll0211 · Posted at Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:36 pm

Turned out to have a major clog in the fuel line - and after the mechanic had to try numerous times to get it re-primed; they were able to start it and blow out all the black smoke and crap that was built up. Runs like a charm again after 50 bucks. I am grateful it wasn't worse! Thanks, though for responding!

saturntech9 · Posted at Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:05 am

I thought it wouldn't turn over so was the fuel line clogged or was it just flooded if u had to clear out all the black smoke then sounds like it was getting fuel u just flooded it.
Louie