92 saturn has problems starting

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by LucyGee, Apr 10, 2005.

  1. LucyGee

    LucyGee Guest

    i have a 92 saturn (an oldie i know) lately it's been having many problems
    starting, if i keep trying to start it it will eventually start after many
    tries. i had this problem 2 weeks ago and took it to the shop and got a new
    starter cause that's what i was told the problem was but it's doing it now
    and it gets harder and harder,i've had to jump it twice but after i jump
    it it's fine, i don't think it's the battery, it's only 2 years old.
    please help, i love my saturn!
     
    LucyGee, Apr 10, 2005
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  2. LucyGee

    The Real Tom Guest


    I think before anyone can help you with your questions, we have to
    know about the condition of your battery. Post voltages, before
    cranking the engine, after starting the engine. With these two, people
    can rule out battery or charging system problems.

    hth,

    tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com
     
    The Real Tom, Apr 11, 2005
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  3. LucyGee

    LucyGee Guest

    i was told the alternator is in perfect condition and i had system charge
    test and it showed the battery was fine, i'm thinking it might just be
    loose wires or something like that
     
    LucyGee, Apr 11, 2005
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  4. Has the fuel pump been changed? They get old and worn out. What about the
    filter? Slow starting is usually a fuel problem. While most people think the
    injectors are the reason, it's really the pump.
     
    Nobody U. Know, Apr 11, 2005
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  5. LucyGee

    LucyGee Guest

    yeah, i just don't know where to even start, this past time, it wouldn't
    even start at all, wasn't even slow, i waited like an hour and it didn't
    start, had to jump it
     
    LucyGee, Apr 11, 2005
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  6. Whoops, re-read posts. Take a voltage off the battery when it's running and
    when it's off. You can use a multimeter and just touch them to the posts on
    the battery. Read that and report it. Off, it should be 12V. On, it should
    be 14V. Does the dome light work when the car wont start?
     
    Nobody U. Know, Apr 11, 2005
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  7. LucyGee

    LucyGee Guest

    ok, i can do that but i have no idea what a multimeter is. is it something
    a friend would have or would i most likely have to buy one? also, the
    lights and everything work when it won't start, nothings dim, radio will
    play. all that good stuff
     
    LucyGee, Apr 11, 2005
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  8. LucyGee

    Mike Guest

    Sounds like the coolant temp sensor. Very typical problem if it is hard to
    start and run when cold, but runs ok when warmed up. (not the one for the
    gauge, it's the one that sends coolant temp to the ECU)
     
    Mike, Apr 11, 2005
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  9. A multimeter is a device for measuring voltage, amperage, etc. It is a
    common tool for any mechanic. My first stab at it is a grounding problem at
    the alternator. Most alternators, Chevy included, have a strap on the
    altenator that is gounded somewhere. This is also true of the starter, but
    the alternator work makes me suspect there first.

    When testing the alternator, I bet the car is running (good ground). The
    test off may show a steady drain.
     
    Nobody U. Know, Apr 12, 2005
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