After reaching my destination the car will not immediately start, after waiting a while it starts.
Mar 2, 2022 at 6:04 AM
Intermittent not starting issue
1994 SATURN SL1
ANN FARRER
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Hi,
If the issue happens when the engine is warm, the first thing I think of is a possible faulty crankshaft position sensor. When they start to fail, they are adversely affected by heat. When they cool off, they work again.
Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if it seems to mirror what you experienced.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
Next, I need you to scan the computer to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes that may help. This vehicle has an OBD1 system and doesn't require a scan tool to check for codes. All you need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.
Here is a link that explains how it's done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method
If possible, perform the test above and let me know the results.
Take care,
Joe
If the issue happens when the engine is warm, the first thing I think of is a possible faulty crankshaft position sensor. When they start to fail, they are adversely affected by heat. When they cool off, they work again.
Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if it seems to mirror what you experienced.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
Next, I need you to scan the computer to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes that may help. This vehicle has an OBD1 system and doesn't require a scan tool to check for codes. All you need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.
Here is a link that explains how it's done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method
If possible, perform the test above and let me know the results.
Take care,
Joe
Mar 2, 2022 at 12:12 PM
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