Saturn SC1 1997
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When i crank it will run for about 5 min. then shutoff and wont
refire at the plugs until it sits for awill I have a diagnstic Meter
it shows no Code are problem any sugestions.
refire at the plugs until it sits for awill I have a diagnstic Meter
it shows no Code are problem any sugestions.

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Originally Posted by obethune
When i crank it will run for about 5 min. then shutoff and wont
refire at the plugs until it sits for awill I have a diagnstic Meter
it shows no Code are problem any sugestions.
refire at the plugs until it sits for awill I have a diagnstic Meter
it shows no Code are problem any sugestions.

I had a similar problem on a different car.......
Turned out to be the ignition coil. The coil would heat up and build-up enough internal resistance in the secondary winding to not fire the plugs. Let it sit for about 5-minutes, the coil would cool off and the car would run fine until the coil overheated again.
Might not be your problem but it's worth checking out.
I had another car that had similar symptoms except this one would run days or weeks and then one day just die. Let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes and it would fire and repeat the problem. I suspected the fuel pump but wasn't sure because the problem was so intermittent. I could never get it to die in the driveway; it would only die when I was miles from home!
Anyway, I replaced the fuel pump and the car never died again! Guess I got lucky; I'm usually not a "Parts Changer."
Good luck,
Phil
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Here's test info for the ignition modulae and coil packs:
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d80199a32.jsp
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d80199a32.jsp
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Originally Posted by bejay
doubt it would set a code for either one if failed plus his post specifically says the plugs will not refire till it sets for a awhile I take that to mean no spark.
Needs to check for crank or cam signals before throwing coils at it.
Another tip when measuring the resistance of the coils you do it when it won't run.
A lot of auto parts store have ignition module testers. call around you will eventually find a place with one.