2002 Saturn L100 Starting problem

Tiny
CHIEFSTEVE1
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 SATURN L100
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 56,000 MILES
I have a saturn L 100 series car and it will not start about one in ten times. It cranks normaly. If I let it sit for a while it then starts and runs properly.
Any ideas would be great.
Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 8:21 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue.

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
BASSTECH
  • MEMBER
  • 236 POSTS
Quick question, does the security light come on or flash when it dosen't start?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 4:26 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links