Will start then it dies

2003 SATURN L200
180,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHERYL FRAZIER
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it starts then dies, will start then dies.
Sep 18, 2016 at 2:27 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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With the key in the run position is the security light on solid or flashing?
Sep 18, 2016 at 2:34 AM
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CHERYL FRAZIER
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flashing.
Sep 18, 2016 at 2:42 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Try the steps I posted also your gas gauge is working now?
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Sep 18, 2016 at 2:48 AM
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CHERYL FRAZIER
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yes,, gas gauge is working.
Sep 18, 2016 at 3:05 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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OK let me know what happens.
Sep 18, 2016 at 4:02 AM
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CHERYL FRAZIER
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I am so sorry, the gas gauge is not working.
Sep 18, 2016 at 5:09 AM
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CHERYL FRAZIER
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Thank you so much for your input. No, it didn't work but I give you some wrong info. It did however lead us to the problem and we do have it running. Again, thank you so much. Have a wonderful day.
Sep 18, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So what was the problem?Because if the gas was inop and it cranks and doesn't start then most likely you have a bad body control module.I have replaced tons of them with those symptoms no start and fuel gauge inop intermittent.
Sep 18, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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