2000 Saturn SL2 engine dies often but can be restarted
My Saturn engine dies more and more often. It happened starting around one
year ago when I waited for a traffic light. I had to restart it. And then, the engine dies more and more often. Usually, it happened when I made a turn and waited for a traffic light. These days, even during driving on highway normally, the engine died sometimes. However, I can always succeed in restarting the car (sometimes I had to turn the key several times). A mechanic checked my car, replace the four starter plugs and fuel filter. The problem wasn't fixed. I knew that catalytic converter of my car was also broken. The mechanic told me it could be the problem of "catalytic converter". But I am wondering "catalytic converter" can cause engine die during driving. I do greatly appreciate for any advices or possible solutions to this problem. Thank you very much in advance. |
2000 Saturn SL2 engine dies often but can be restarted
"Leeinwind" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com... > My Saturn engine dies more and more often. It happened starting around one > year ago when I waited for a traffic light. I had to restart it. And then, > the engine dies more and more often. <snip> > A mechanic checked my car, replace the four starter plugs and fuel filter. > The problem wasn't fixed. I knew that catalytic converter of my car was > also broken. The mechanic told me it could be the problem of "catalytic > converter". But I am wondering "catalytic converter" can cause engine die > during driving. If there were a "Saturn FAQ," this would be one of the top few entries. If you do a Google groups search (http://groups.google.com/) against this newsgroup (rec.auto.makers.saturn), you'll find many, many articles dealing with engines dying and/or revving low. IIRC, Coolant Temperature Sensor and fuel problems (for example bad gas, bad fuel pump) can cause these symptoms. Hopefully, others with better memory and/ or more experience than I will happen along and provide more useful information. Good luck! |
2000 Saturn SL2 engine dies often but can be restarted
Well, it seems to me there are many possible cases. I will try some in this
weekend and let you know how's going. |
Fixed: 2000 Saturn SL2 engine dies often but can be restarted
I'm coming back to report the result. I fixed the problem which was caused
by EGR valve failure. I tried to clean it but after a while, it failed again so at last I bought a new one and then everything was perfect. Thank everyone here. I got many useful advices. Good luck. -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/...makers.saturn/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html |
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