In article >,
says...
> Hello Everyone,
>
>
> I was wondering if anyone can help us on this one. This has been
> going on for years. Every so often, my saturn will not start at
> first. Cranks, first but fails to continue running. After a few
> attempts, it then starts but runs rough and idles like crap. Have to
> hold the gas pedal to keep if from stalling.
>
> I've been back and forth to the dealer for YEARS now with this, but
> they can't find what causes it. The find the code for the actual
> stall, but not for the cause. The car wasn't on the fuel pump recall,
> or anyother lists ( which btw scares me from ever buying another
> saturn, if this saturn is the best they made, oh doomed). The car
> only intermittently does this, maybe 2-3 times a year, but at the
> worst times. Like wifey driving at night, on very-very cold days, or
> very very hot days.
>
> Any suggestions on how to 'fix' this problem?
>
> thanks
>
> tom
>

Heres one idea...Stop going to that dealer and find a real shop that
actually knows how to diagnose a car. Knowing how well things have been
kept up on your car would be helpful. Not much we can do other than
throw out guesses here.