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1995 Saturn SL2 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Coolant, Gas.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on February 23, 2013

Saturn SL2 Sensor Problem

Car starts up but won't stay running unless you keep giving it gas.Wont just idle.
Avatar Asked by dmccurry2

Answer

Replied on February 23, 2013

Have you checked the coolant temp sensor and connector the bottom one?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on February 25, 2013

No,we were thinking about that.It starts and idle fine when its cold but after it warms up it stales and doesn't want to start up and when it does start it wont stay running.

Tiny Response from dmccurry2
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Replied on February 26, 2013

I would replace the bottom coolant temp sensor and inspect the inside of the connector if the terminals are green or blue instead of silver you will need to replace the connector also.Then see how it runs.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on March 1, 2013

Replaced sensor and runs fine,thanks.

Tiny Response from dmccurry2
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Replied on March 1, 2013

Your welcome sounded like a bad coolant temp sensor.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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