2002 Saturn SL2 Won't Start After Sitting

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CHARLESGRACO
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I have a 2002 Saturn SL2 that won't start. After a jump it is fine. I can drive it all over with no problems. I can turn it off and start it right back up with no problem. After it sits for hours (like over night) it won't start up. I have to have ti jumped again. What could be the problem?
Mar 16, 2006 at 5:40 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Welcome to the forum. :)
Make sure your battery cables are clean and tight.
Check that your serpentine belt is in good condition. Make sure that it has proper tension and the tensioner is in good condition.
Have the battery charged and tested. Some large parts stores will do this free of charge.
Also check that there are no power drains, glove box light, trunk light, etc.

I'm bettin on the battery. Good luck and let us know. :?:
Mar 16, 2006 at 8:48 AM
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CHARLESGRACO
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Thank you very much. Actually I have AAA and I recently found out they have a battery and charging systems check. They did a battery and charging check and discovered the battery was not holding a charge properly. Got a new battery and it starts every time. Thanks so much for all your help.
Mar 22, 2006 at 8:13 AM
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Suggested Repair

Test the battery and charging system and replace the battery if it will not hold a charge. Also clean and tighten the battery cables, inspect the serpentine belt and tensioner, and check for parasitic drains such as a glove box or trunk light.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Saturn SL2 said the car would not start after sitting for hours and needed a jump, but ran and restarted normally once it was running. An expert recommended checking the battery cables, serpentine belt and tensioner, testing the battery, and looking for power drains. A battery and charging-system test found the battery was not holding a charge, and a new battery fixed the no-start problem.

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