1999 Saturn SL1 Starting my Saturn

Tiny
COLLEENANNE07
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  • 1999 SATURN SL1
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I have moved from Michigan to South Carolina and this is my first summer with such hih temperatures - not sure if that's part of the problem. I was having trouble with my car starting a few weeks ago - I would drive somewhere, run inside and come back out and my car would not start. If I waited about 30 mintues, It would start. Sometimes if I hit on the starter it would start right away, other times I had to wait the full 30 mintues. Anyway, I had my starter replaced and it's been starting fine until today. I ran inside the store and when I came out, my car would not start. It was different this time though. Before, when I turned the key, battery power came on, the radio came on, etc. This time when I turn the key it fades in & out, the RPM revs up and down and shakes. When I turn the key completely over to start the car, all I get is a quiet, high-pitched beeping/squeal. I have no idea what is going on with my car and since I've recently moved, I don't know who to take my car to without paying an arm & a leg. Any help is much appreciated!
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
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First of all thank you so much for your donation. Do you have a multimeter?So we can see how many volt's your battery has etc. Also make sure your battery cable's are clean and tight.
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 2:04 PM
Tiny
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I'm not sure what a multimeter is. I could have my husband jump the battery tonight - it's just it usually is completely dead so I didn't think it was the battery. Cables are tight and clean.
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 2:08 PM
Tiny
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A multimeter is a meter that measure's volt's ohm's etc ask your husband he might even have one. If the battery is completely dead then I would take it out and have it charged and tested at a auto part's store like auto zone. Also make sure the battery cable's are clean and tight very important.
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010 AT 2:55 PM

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