1992 Saturn

My 92 Saturn SL1 (5speed) battery was dead, I got a jump start and let it
run over 20 min.
When I put it into gear, it just died and would not start without another
jump. Again, once I put it into gear, it quit.
I've recently had a tune up and new alternator put on. Any suggestions?
It's now been sitting for several months and I really want to get it going
again.

In article <1ffcfec4a917690d739da2667b8e0fd0
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> My 92 Saturn SL1 (5speed) battery was dead, I got a jump start and let it
> run over 20 min.
> When I put it into gear, it just died and would not start without another
> jump. Again, once I put it into gear, it quit.
> I've recently had a tune up and new alternator put on. Any suggestions?
> It's now been sitting for several months and I really want to get it going
> again.
>
>

The new alternator and the need for a jump hints to me that your battery
might be bad. Your battery might be crap and thats what took out your
alt. Swap the battery with a known good one.

> Your battery might be crap and thats what took out your
>alt. Swap the battery with a known good one.

And hopefully it didn't take out your new alternator.

James

Thanks for the suggestions on checking the battery...
Even though Saturn claimed everything including the battery was fine after
running a diagnostic, I took your advice and tried the battery from another
vehicle. I turned the key and it took right off (after setting for a year)!

It's pretty sad that Saturn couldn't figure it out. Thanks again for
saving me many $$$!!