When driving it made a put put noise

2001 SATURN L300
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TANIAABLES
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I have a 2001 Saturn L300 - Lost power and cut off, but it restarts & continues the same
Apr 2, 2012 at 1:21 AM
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Just to add to this one does it restart right away?Also any codes?Could be a failing crank shaft sensor pretty common on that car.
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:07 AM
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Yes it starts right away - No codes
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:21 AM
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Have you had the battery tested and made sure the battery cables are clean and tight?Also what is a put put noise?The more details the better since i cant test drive the car and see what its doing.Also how long does it run in between the car dieing?
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:28 AM
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Yes - Purchased a new one just yesterday w/AAA - AAA came back 2day to check everything & concluded it was not the battery - More like a grinding noise or a pulling noise especially when u try to speed up - Maybe runs about a minute or two in between
Apr 2, 2012 at 5:29 AM
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So the battery keeps dieing while driving?Also can you hear the grinding noise with the engine running and the car in park?
Apr 2, 2012 at 5:36 AM
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TANIAABLES
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Thx for your assistance - My husband took it 2 the mechanic & he found that it was the catalytic converters
Apr 3, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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Glad to hear you got it fixed if i would have had more details i could have helped you figure it out.
Apr 3, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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I know u would've - Thx 4 everything - I really this this site - God bless
Apr 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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Your welcome god bless you too tell all your friends about us.
Apr 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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