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jameslloyd
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Apr 17, 2011, 2:13 PM

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have a manual 1998 saturn sl. currently the only way to start it is pushing it just a bit while in neutal holding the clutch (does not work pushing it in any other gears). then i can shut it off and restart it as many times as i want until i let it set for a few minutes. then it will do the same thing. this started right after the last time i got gas but i assume thats not it since it runs perfectly once started. also it shifts fine. not sure first thing to look at


re-tired
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Apr 17, 2011, 8:42 PM

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Do you mean that you are pushing the car in neutral, then while moving shifting in gear and releasing the clutch? If so its possible you have a bad starter.


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jameslloyd
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Apr 18, 2011, 7:31 AM

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not exactly. doesnt make much sense- it wont start in gear, i just push down the clutch and use my other foot to push the car a bit while its in nuetral and it starts. its the only way i have been able to get it to start, if i try putting it in gear while doing the same thing it doesnt do anything. after this it will run perfect as long as i dont shut it off for more than a few minutes


Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 18, 2011, 11:56 AM

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When I know everything someone please shoot me!

Many STD shift cars require clutch depressed to near floor to allow starter. May be something with that??

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