1999 Saturn SC2 after driving for a while. It wont restart

1999 SATURN SC2
10,200 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DONNADEE129
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My 1999 Saturn sc2 coupe has a problem restarting after I have driven it for awhile. I need to wait 15 to 20 minutes before it will start. All lights and panel info come on but will not start. I just had transmission replaced and a new battery. I hear this is a common problem with saturns! Im a single mom of 3 and need a reliable car! Please help. Thank you.
Feb 23, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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When it doesn't restart and u try to start it does the spin when u turn the key to start it?or does nothing happen the more details the better.let me know.
Feb 24, 2010 at 3:58 AM
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DONNADEE129
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Everything seems to come on. all dash lights, etc. Is that what you ment? Thank you.
Feb 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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[quote:901706084a="donnadee129"]Everything seems to come on. all dash lights, etc. Is that what you ment? Thank you.[/quote:901706084a]
what i ment was does ur engine spin turn over rotate etc when u try to start it or does the engine stay still starter doesnt try to turn the engine.i need to know which it does because that would be two differnt ways i would start to figure out whats wrong with it.
Feb 25, 2010 at 4:08 AM
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1999SATURNSC2
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This seems to be a very popular problem. I had the same problem with my saturn. Try starting the car in neutral instead of park. My problem was the parking switch was worn and would not return. I did everything to solve my problem. Replaced the starter and starter relay. If it starts in neutral, it's the switch.
Aug 5, 2010 at 1:18 AM
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