Have a 1999 Saturn SL2 , it started stalling after warm when I stopped for red lights , would turn over but no start, push it out of traffic, wait 15 minuets or so and it would start up but stall out again while moving within a few blocks. Would it stand for an hour or so , it would start back up and run until it was warmed up again, 10 miles or so and the stall again while stopped.Is it the fuel pump or what. also, the RPM would go up and down on its own while stopped or driving !!

Asked by GuruFY3L Nov 18, 2017 at 09:29 PM about the 1999 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Stalls when warm, RPM goes up and down on its own when stopped or moving when hot or cold.After stalling would have to wait to cool down to start again.
Fuel Pump, or what ??

7,455

Brianator answered 6 years ago

Sounds like the crankshaft position sensor as I had the exact problem with my vw, they're easy to test with a basic multimeter but you'll need to find out what the resistance values should be. Test it cold then test it once the car shuts down, I think you'll find the resistance is too high at that point, once the resistance id's back down to where it's supposed to be it should fire right back up. Hope this helps

2 people found this helpful.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Have a 1999 Saturn SL2 , it started stalling after warm when I stopped for red lights , would turn over but no start, push it out of traffic, wait 15 minuets or so and it would start up but stall out again while moving within a few blocks. Would it stand for an hour or so , it would start back up and run until it was warmed up again, 10 miles or so and the stall again while stopped.Is it the fuel pump or what. also, the RPM would go up and down on its own while stopped or driving !! 1 Answer

Stalls when warm, RPM goes up and down on its own when stopped or moving when hot or cold.After stalling would have to wait to cool down to start again. Fuel Pump, or what ??

1999 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan

-

Maintenance & Repair
2001 Saturn sc1 Runs for about 10-15 mins then dies, must wait 20 mins or so for it to start again. replaced the crankshaft sensor and still does it, what could it be? 3 Answers

Car turns over fine when first starting it, then after running about 10-15 mins it dies. Once the car dies I have to wait about 20 mins and then it will start up again. Recently had the starter change...

2001 Saturn S-Series 3 Dr SC1 Coupe

-

Maintenance & Repair
I have a Saturn 1992 SL Sedan with 164,000 miles. I am having a major problem with the car cutting off while I am driving at a fairly constant speed or when I am idling at a stop light. The engine will shut off, along with the power steering and all other electronics. This happens when at a stop light only after I press on the gas to accelerate from a dead stop, but I am able to put the car in neutral and start the car again (sometimes it takes a while to restart). We tried getting the electronic control module repaired, but this did not fix the problem. We checked the oil and it appears to be of the correct viscosity for the engine. We are at our ends as to what needs to be done to fix this dire problem. Thank you for your time! 8 Answers

I have a Saturn 1992 SL Sedan with 164,000 miles. I am having a major problem with the car cutting off while I am driving at a fairly constant speed or when I am idling at a stop light. The engine w...

1992 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL Sedan

-

Maintenance & Repair
Have a 01 Saturn SL2, started having a problem about a month ago, out of the blue the car wouldn't start. Hit the fuel filter and it started but not before making this horrific sound under the hood 5 Answers

Have a 01 Saturn SL2, started having a problem about a month ago, out of the blue the car wouldn't start. Hit the fuel filter and it started but not before making this horrific sound under the ho...

2001 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan

-

Maintenance & Repair
I have a 96 Saturn sl2. 1.4 and the engine at runs however its idling rough and when I gas it it smokes really bad.and for the last 10000 miles or so itburns a quart of oil every or 150 miles 1 Answer

Just put new plugs and wires and coil packs

1996 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL2 Sedan

-

Maintenance & Repair

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Shortcuts

Search Saturn S-Series Questions

CarGurus Experts

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Related Questions

2001 Saturn sc1 Runs for about 10-15 mins then dies, must wait 20 mins or so for it to start again. replaced the crankshaft sensor and still does it, what could it be? 3 Answers

Have a 01 Saturn SL2, started having a problem about a month ago, out of the blue the car wouldn't start. Hit the fuel filter and it started but not before making this horrific sound under the hood 5 Answers

I have a 96 Saturn sl2. 1.4 and the engine at runs however its idling rough and when I gas it it smokes really bad.and for the last 10000 miles or so itburns a quart of oil every or 150 miles 1 Answer

Shortcuts

Search Saturn S-Series Questions

CarGurus Experts

Find great deals from top-rated dealers