2000 Other Saturn Models Car is hard to start and then won't

2000 SATURN
119,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CZOPEKMG
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I really have a hard time starting my car. It is not the battery, When you finally get it staqted, it only runs while idling or on flat surfaces. The minute you step on the gas, it bogs down and the stops running.
May 21, 2010 at 1:15 PM
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[quote:be4a987bbb="czopekmg"]Engine Performance problem
2000 Other Saturn Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 119000 miles

I really have a hard time starting my car. It is not the battery, When you finally get it staqted, it only runs while idling or on flat surfaces. The minute you step on the gas, it bogs down and the stops running.[/quote:be4a987bbb]
First of all which model do you have?A L model or a S model.If you have a L model is it a 2.2 4cyl or a 3.0 v6.Also do you have any codes?Let me know so i can help you.
May 21, 2010 at 3:47 PM
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The Saturn is an LS w/ 2.2 4cyl. engine. I have two codes P0442, and P0440
May 21, 2010 at 6:01 PM
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Those are evap and evap small leak which is for your emission system.Could even be a loose or bad gas cap nothing to do with starting and running.I would start by checking your spark plugs have they ever been changed they get changed every 100,000 miles.I would also check your fuel pressure.Let me know what you find
May 21, 2010 at 7:56 PM