Acts like it is cranking?

2007 SATURN OUTLOOK
100,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CJM1998
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It started for about 4 seconds then shut off. It acts like it's trying to turn over but won't checked fuses look good, checked relays they look good, fuel is good. I went and checked for spark and had no spark at all.
Mar 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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I have seen the MAF sensor go out can cause this issue, you can unplug it to see if the spark comes back, I have also seen the crankshaft sensor go out and do the same thing, no spark. Here is a guide on no spark problems to go over as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/no-ignition-spark

Here is the location of the MAF and the crankshaft sensor so you can check it out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

You can use a scanner to check the RPM when cranking and if it is at 0, I would replace the sensor. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


Mar 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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CJM1998
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Have no way of doing that, here is what it sounds like:
Mar 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Yep, bummer, the engine has no compression. It sounds like the timing chain as let go. This means the valves can be bent, can you confirm the car's mileage?
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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CJM1998
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No I can't but it's not the timing ik that much.
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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CJM1998
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No I can't but it's not the timing ik that much
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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You can confirm the failure by doing a compression test.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Mar 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM