PLEASE HELP ASAP
Feb 1, 2007 at 9:02 AM
2001 Saturn L300 Cranks Then Dies
2001 SATURN
ASTONEOLIVERI
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Please, not so many details.
Feb 1, 2007 at 9:09 AM
I'M SORRY, IT'S A 2001 SATURN L300--I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS BUT WHEN YOU ASK ABOUT THE SIZE OF THE ENGINE, ARE YOU ASKING IF IT'S A V6? WELL ANYWAY IT'S A V6, THE KEY TURNS IT CRANKS AND THE RADIO COMES ON BUT IT WON'T ALWAYS START AND WHEN IT DOES, IT DIES SHORTLY AFTER, IT DOESN'T SPUTTER OR ANYTHING BEFORE IT DIES, IT JUST KILLS
Feb 1, 2007 at 11:45 PM
My guess is the battery is original, you get an average of 5 years out of them. If so, replace it.
That was a yes on the engine size btw.
That was a yes on the engine size btw.
Feb 2, 2007 at 6:35 AM
MY BAT. IS NEW, AND I GOT IT TESTED AND IT IS FINE
Feb 2, 2007 at 6:47 AM
AAAAHHHHHH....I'm a moron. It does crank I read...this time.
Is this something your going to tackle or take it in?
There are a couple spots to start. The most important is to check the pcm and bcm for codes present with a code reader.
Is this something your going to tackle or take it in?
There are a couple spots to start. The most important is to check the pcm and bcm for codes present with a code reader.
Feb 2, 2007 at 7:03 AM
thanks for your help, i just want to know what i'm getting into money wise, i'm broke and someone told me that it could be my fuel pump and i hear that's pricey
Feb 2, 2007 at 7:29 AM
It might be, but i found 2 technical service bulletins.
One is reprogramming the pcm wiht new software and the other is a chafed wire in the rear floor area.
That's why I asked if you wer going to go after it.
Does your rear hatch light work? Does it work when it doesn't start?
One is reprogramming the pcm wiht new software and the other is a chafed wire in the rear floor area.
That's why I asked if you wer going to go after it.
Does your rear hatch light work? Does it work when it doesn't start?
Feb 2, 2007 at 8:49 AM
EVERYTHING WORKS WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR, AND IT WILL RUN FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN IT WILL DIE ON ME.
[quote:7bfc46f26d="Service Writer"]It might be, but i found 2 technical service bulletins.
One is reprogramming the pcm wiht new software and the other is a chafed wire in the rear floor area.
That's why I asked if you wer going to go after it.
Does your rear hatch light work? Does it work when it doesn't start?[/quote:7bfc46f26d]
[quote:7bfc46f26d="Service Writer"]It might be, but i found 2 technical service bulletins.
One is reprogramming the pcm wiht new software and the other is a chafed wire in the rear floor area.
That's why I asked if you wer going to go after it.
Does your rear hatch light work? Does it work when it doesn't start?[/quote:7bfc46f26d]
Feb 4, 2007 at 11:30 PM
MY car is doing the same thing i took it to get a dianistic test and the mechanic says that he doesnt see any thing wrong.the only thing that pops up is a bullitin(?) I already put so much money in Im going broke can any one help please.
Aug 10, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Aug 12, 2007 at 12:25 PM
And did you follow up the bullitin?
It may feel like your going broke, but my guess you are actually mile ahead financially with that car.
https://www.2carpros.com/car_articles/buy_repair.htm
Aug 12, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Suggested Repair
Scan the PCM and BCM for codes. Check the related technical service bulletins for PCM software reprogramming and a chafed wire in the rear floor area, and verify whether the rear hatch light works during the no-start.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 2001 Saturn L300 V6 said the engine cranks and the radio works, but the car does not always start and dies shortly after starting without sputtering. A new battery had already tested fine. The expert recommended scanning the PCM and BCM for codes, noted bulletins involving PCM reprogramming and a chafed rear-floor wire, and asked about rear hatch light operation. A second poster reported a similar unresolved issue.