car soesnt start
#1
I have a1999 saturn sc1 sohc with 138,000 miles on it. THe car has been running fine until one day it wouldnt start, like it had no gas. i put gas in it and it started but ever since then, it will start fine when its cold but if i drive somewhere and turn it off, when i come back it wont start for about 5 straight minutes off trying to start it. you have to floor the gas pedal as well. my coolant sensor is fried and i need a new radiator[img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]is all i know is wrong with it. i tried some fuel injector cleaner. plugs were recently replaced. new air filter. any ideas?
#2
The coolant sensor (ECTS) is causing your starting problem. Replace it, and things will get much better for you. $14 usd for the sensor; $2 usd for a small roll of Teflon tape; a cold engine; a crescent wrenchand about an hour of your time should do it ....
#3
ok that sounds legit BUT it will just blow again if i dont replace my radiator.. can i do this myself? i know a descent amount about engines and have replace my alternator and some pulleys myself...
#6
i figured all the overheating it does would just fry the sensor again. well either way they both need to be done, and apparently i can do them myself so yay lol thank you, we''ll see how it goes.
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