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1991 Saturn Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor.
Mileage: 300 miles.

Asked on March 17, 2011

Ocassoinal ing problem

Have 1991 saturn sl1 1.9 engine
feels like you cut key off and back on for a split second then continues to run fine once every 2 or 3 days
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Replied on March 17, 2011

does. the service. engine light come on? start with connection. at ignition. module.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on March 17, 2011

no check engine lite will check for codes later today

Tiny Response from grady
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Replied on March 17, 2011

I can't look up Astra so I'm guessing it's not a US model, but if it has engine control similar to our 1.9 if it cuts out under acceleration check crank sensor, if at decelleration or idle checl idle air control if both OK could be the TPS(throttle position sensor.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on March 18, 2011

still have no check engine lite will check cs sensor this is a single ohc engine and not 300 but 300,000 miles ben a great car

Tiny Response from grady
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Replied on March 18, 2011

if its computer controlled the same rules apply.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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