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Question: s3 light blinks, car won't start

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jchigh, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, Copperopolis, CA, February 15, 2010, 10:31
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My transmission is automatic. When the s3 light blinks the car will not start. It usually starts after 20 minutes but it is getting longer. last time it took 2 days.

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    Bret Bodas February 16, 2010, 11:13
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    When it wont start, does the engine crank over? Have you tried shifting the transmission into neutral and see what happens?

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    jgar34712 February 21, 2010, 23:13
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    have the same problem,it must be the relay (fuel,main)but be ready for add.problems,let me know how it goes.it is frustrating,i'm in the same boat.thus the $100 reward 4 answers. jgar34712

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    Visitor, June 28, 2010, 20:43

    did you ever find the solution to the problem?? same shit here

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    Visitor, July 21, 2010, 01:16

    CHECK ECU COULD BE GOING BAD

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    Visitor, May 21, 2011, 19:01

    try removing the gas cap it happend to me and thats wat i did. and it worked wat it is ,is the fuel tank builds too much presure and cuts off the fuel.

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