1999 Saturn SL2 restart car

MILTONRABB

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1999 SATURN SL2
1.8L
4 CYL
MANUAL
360,000 MILES

Vehicle start fines but after turning off will not restart for about 2 hours
Emission problems?

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 5:52 PM

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SATURNTECH9

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So it will crank and wont start? If so most likely it sounds like a crankshaft position sensor or a bad coolant temp sensor. When it doesnt start I need to know if it has spark?

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 8:30 PM

MILTONRABB

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Thanks 4 ur answer car will start and run just fine but if I turn off then difficult to restart

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 8:36 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Also when it wont start try holding the gas pedal all the way to the floor while trying to start it and see if it starts?

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 8:42 PM

MILTONRABB

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Yes after pumping gas petal numerous times it starts again whats wrong with it?

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 AT 8:46 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Not pumping the gas pedal that does nothing its fuel injection. Hold the pedal all the way to the floor while trying to start it. If it starts runs a little rough then smooths out then most likely ypu have a bad coolant temp sensor. Also inspect the inside of the connector if the terminals are blue or green instead of silver then you will have to replace the connector as well.