Starter works but will not crank engine

2003 SATURN VUE
250,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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BLOWENONE
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Hello,
My car will not start. Last week it started great. Yesterday I tried to start it and the starter would work but I only hear the exhaust pop once or twice then no crank on the engine at all. The starter continues to try and turn the engine but that is all I hear.

I have replaced the battery and it drained down but, even with a jump the starter turns but no engine crank. I have tested every fuse that I know of and I can hear the fuel pump working. I seem to have good pressure at the fuel rail so I am unsure what may be going on.

I would also like to mention that even spraying starter fluid into it I get no crank. Only the starter.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Jan 2, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked for spark yet? Because if it will not start by priming it then you have spark and compression left. It could have jumped time as well.
Jan 3, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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STRAILER
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Here is a guide to help you check for spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 3, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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