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2003 Saturn L200 Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Gas.
Mileage: 83,000 miles.

Asked on August 29, 2012

My check engine light came on and the car has no acceleration.. any ideas?

Hello! My check engine light came on today when I started up the car and the dashboard lights were flickering and eventually went out completely.. When I tried to accelerate, the car had very little acceleration...the RMP went up to 4 when I accelerated to 15mph...I just had work done on the car a couple days ago and paid over 1,000 ;(
Avatar Asked by saritabarrie

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Replied on August 29, 2012

is it a stick or automatic, what work did you have done and what is the code??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on August 29, 2012

Just to add to this one what was done for a 1000?Also does it start and run now?Sounds kind like the alternator stopped charging?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on August 29, 2012

Hi! It's an automatic. I had some break work done and there was a leak in the gas tank. It starts and runs, but when starting it feels as if it has a weak battery and not much power.

Tiny Response from saritabarrie
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Replied on August 30, 2012

For the gas leak most likely they replaced your fuel pump module I have replaced a ton of them because the nipples where the lines come off crack and leak.As far as your current issue I would start by have the battery and alternator tested.Do you have a multimeter to do. Some testing?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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