2001 saturn sl 1

2001 SATURN SL1
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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BRK
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have a 2001 saturn sl if i leave battery cable on it drains the battery. if i take it off the battery is fine. New battery, no lights left on. could it be the starter? i started having starting problems about a week ago
Feb 20, 2011 at 12:53 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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I would first have the battery load tested to make sure it was good.Also have your alternator tested if it has a bad diode it could drain the battery.I highly doubt the starter is draining the battery.Let me know what you find.
Feb 20, 2011 at 5:14 AM
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It must have been the selenoid shorting out because i replaced the starter and everything works fine
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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I guess so because your solenoid only get's power to it when you turn the key to the start position.Glad you figured out your problem.
Feb 28, 2011 at 9:28 PM