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Tiny
JKHELD
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  • 1997 SATURN SL2
My car won't stay running when cranked. It sputters and then goes dead. It also dies when the gas pedal is pressed. It idles high for a brief moment also. What could potential problems be?
Friday, April 29th, 2011 AT 3:39 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Do you have any codes?Sounds like you could have a bad coolant temp sensor I would also inspect the connector too it if its corroded you will have to replace it. The sensors are only 10 and are screwed into the head below where the upper radiator hose hooks on. There are two wires going to it a black one and a yellow one.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 AT 3:51 AM
Tiny
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No codes. There was a bad storm here last night and water came up high to the car. Saturn SL2 1998 1.9 litre.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 AT 4:09 AM
Tiny
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So did the starting concern start after the water and the storm?How high did the water get on the car?Did any get inside the car?
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 AT 6:05 AM
Tiny
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No. Checked for water in engine. Found no signs at all. Checked every possible place I could think of.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 AT 7:48 AM
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So did the starting concern happen after the water and the storm?Do you have a multimeter?
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 AT 8:04 AM

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