2000 Saturn SL1 Battery

Tiny
TAKEDOWN792
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  • 2000 SATURN SL1
Electrical problem
2000 Saturn SL1 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

Ok so just a few days ago I had recently installed an amp and 2 subs in my car. Everything was working fine until just this night. After being turned off outside in the cold four a few hours I went to start it up but it like sputttered and had a hard time starting. So I turned my amp off and it started but I had to keep pressing the gas while turning the key.(Ive had to do this ever since the 1st time my battery died after leaving my lights on) but I could always get it to start and it was fine. But now it seems like the lights get dim everytim I let off the gas and I have to keep reving it to keep it running or it will die. Im thinking my battery is low or needs to be charged. It is a 2000 and I think its the same battery thats been on it never changed. So what do u think. Should I get a new battery or what? Im sure its because og the time I left my lights on and it died. I jumped it and it worked fine except for the needing to press the gas when I turn the ignition. Also it was working fine earlier in the day before school then after school. But at night when it was colder is when it happened.
Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 9:15 PM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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I would start by making sure ur battery cables are clean and tight. Then I would take it to the auto parts store And have ur battery and alternator tested.U might have a bad coolant temp sensor also causing u to have to hold ur gas pedal to the floor to start it. Let me know what u find.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 12:42 AM

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