1999 Saturn SC2 after driving for a while. It wont restart

DONNADEE129

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1999 SATURN SC2
4 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
10,200 MILES

My 1999 Saturn sc2 coupe has a problem restarting after I have driven it for awhile. I need to wait 15 to 20 minutes before it will start. All lights and panel info come on but will not start. I just had transmission replaced and a new battery. I hear this is a common problem with saturns! Im a single mom of 3 and need a reliable car! Please help. Thank you.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 AT 7:42 AM

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SATURNTECH9

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When it doesn't restart and u try to start it does the spin when u turn the key to start it?Or does nothing happen the more details the better. Let me know.

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 AT 11:58 AM

DONNADEE129

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Everything seems to come on. All dash lights, etc. Is that what you ment? Thank you.

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 AT 9:00 PM

SATURNTECH9

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What I ment was does ur engine spin turn over rotate etc when u try to start it or does the engine stay still starter doesnt try to turn the engine.I need to know which it does because that would be two differnt ways I would start to figure out whats wrong with it.

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Thursday, February 25th, 2010 AT 12:08 PM

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This seems to be a very popular problem. I had the same problem with my saturn. Try starting the car in neutral instead of park. My problem was the parking switch was worn and would not return. I did everything to solve my problem. Replaced the starter and starter relay. If it starts in neutral, it's the switch.

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Thursday, August 5th, 2010 AT 8:18 AM