Fuel System Checks
- Verify there is adequate fuel.
- Check the fuel pump operation. The fuel pump should turn ON for 2 seconds when ignition switch is turned to RUN position. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L SATURN "L" SERIES article.
- A faulty in-tank fuel pump check valve allows the fuel in the lines to drain back to the tank after engine stops. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L SATURN "L" SERIES article.
- Check the fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH SPECIAL TOOL and FUEL INJECTOR COIL TEST under FUEL SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 2.2L SATURN "L" SERIES article.
- Check for incorrect fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L SATURN "L" SERIES article.
- Check for a restricted fuel filter. See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under FUEL SYSTEM in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 2.2L SATURN "L" SERIES article.
- Check for a contaminated fuel condition. See ALCOHOL/CONTAMINANTS-IN-FUEL DIAGNOSIS WITH SPECIAL TOOL or ALCOHOL/CONTAMINANTS-IN-FUEL DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT SPECIAL TOOL under FUEL SYSTEMS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 2.2L SATURN "L" SERIES article.