CAR DIES AFTER I START IT

DONNY9536

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1996 SATURN SL1
1.9L
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
215,000 MILES

Ok I read another person has the same problem I do. He was advised to check plugs, wires, terminals. Etc. Now I changed all that stuff out, E3 plugs, High dollar 8mm wires. No lights on in side the dash cause I just changed out the starter, . Once the motor starts if I don't keep my foot on the gas and ease out on the clutch it DIES, then I have to go full throttle and finale it starts, so when I go to take off, {forward or reverse} I have to give it a lot of throttle and some times I have to pump it, please help I love my little car.

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JOHNNYT73

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Clean throttle body and idle air control valve port (valve may need replacing). Check fuel pressure with a gauge.

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Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 AT 6:40 PM

DONNY9536

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Thank you, Will do cleaning and check fuel pressure, will keep u informed TRhanks agaiun

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Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 AT 7:37 PM

DONNY9536

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Changed out coolant temp sensor and all is well now, runs like it used to.

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Friday, December 12th, 2014 AT 1:02 PM

JOHNNYT73

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Great! I was actually going to suggest that after you did those steps I provided were ok. I have done a few of those in my time lol. It's one of the main issues with these cars.

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Friday, December 12th, 2014 AT 1:16 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Also just to add to this one also check the inside of the coolant temp sensor connector if the terminals are blue or green instead of silver I would change the connector also. The sensors crack and leak coolant into the connectors corroding the terminals. Also I recommend only using stock copper plugs in those engines they run best for the longest time. Platinum etc I have seen have issues with carbon fouling. Those engines tend to burn oil I would use ngk ac delco or some bosch supers.