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?

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Asked by staceymc827 Mar 22, 2015 at 07:28 PM about the 2001 Saturn S-Series 3 Dr SC1 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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 changed and have changed the crankshaft sensor.

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Its a manual transmission. And no when it dies it won't start for about 20 mins

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Check your electronic spark control your coil pack towers for dirt & rust etc. & check your spark plugs, whens the last time it was tuned up?

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