Saturn S Series Sedan SL, SL1, and SL2

Starts on second crank - but seldom on first

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Old 07-01-2018, 02:36 AM
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either used or in low demand.
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it's a 19 year old ride that runs fine. It will never be as close to perfect as it was from the factory.

Chasing this one (via fuel tank drop, sender handling, filler neck disconnect, pump replacement, etc, may solve your problem -- or it may not.

If you can spare a few seconds before cranking, personally, I don't really think it is worth the time or money.

For the record, by NOT trying to crank immediately and waiting till the Service light went out, then cranking, I saved enough wear on my OEM starter to get 230K of it. No joke.

And fuel regulators in the 99 I BELIEVE are integrated into the fuel filters. Double check that -- my memory is a sieve.

Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be,
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.............
 
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Old 07-01-2018, 10:18 PM
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Lots of good points here...

I think I will just let it be.
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by notny41
Lots of good points here...

I think I will just let it be.
Fuel pressure regulator.....which is part of the fuel filter. I had the problem, changing the filter fixed it immediately.
 
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Old 04-20-2019, 09:50 PM
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Fuel pressure regulator.....which is part of the fuel filter. I had the problem, changing the filter fixed it immediately.
Later years, yes. Earlier years, no.

Glad you solved your issue
 
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