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1999 Saturn SL1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Gas.
Mileage: 156,999 miles.

Asked on October 25, 2012

Saturn SL1 Engine Problem

Hello my 1999 Saturn sl1 when i first crank it up and try to drive i push the gas to the floor and it just moves real slow and then after a few min of pushing the gas it kicks in and takes off. thanks
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Replied on October 25, 2012

Is the check engine light coming on at all.
It sounds like a MAF sensor problem but this engine doesn't use one. Saturntech9 should be along eventually to offer his opinion. He's the man when it comes to Saturns.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on October 28, 2012

Do you have a delay bang into reverse?Is the check engine light on?SO is the rpms going up and the car not moving?If the check engine light is on what are the exact code numbers not code descriptions?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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