1993 Other Saturn Models will not turn over

1993 SATURN
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PIPPY
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turns over will not start sounds like no gas put gas in still won't start.
Feb 29, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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You need to check the FUEL PRESSURE
also check for spark at the spark plugs
let me know
Feb 29, 2008 at 8:44 PM
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PIPPY
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new plugs 6 months ago how to check fuel presure
Feb 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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you need a fuel pressure gauge
you can check with your local part store
if they have one for rent or sale
good luck
Feb 29, 2008 at 8:59 PM
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PIPPY
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auto parts store not open any other options with out presure gage maybe blown fuse or something please help not that mechanicly inclined.
Feb 29, 2008 at 9:06 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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On the fuel rail
check for a valve remove the cap
push on the valve check for fuel to spray out
Feb 29, 2008 at 10:00 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check fuses and relays
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Locate the fuel tank -.-..-.-
using a rubber mallet or equivalent
give the tank couple hits or so ( in the middle )
while a helper trying to start the engine
and if that get it started
your fuel pump no good have it replaced
Feb 29, 2008 at 10:10 PM
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PIPPY
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SMELL GAS, MAYBE TIMING HOW DO I CHECK TO SEE.NO TIMING LIGHT
Mar 3, 2008 at 6:29 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check for spark
pull one of the spark plug wires
place it near a ground and crank engine check for a spark out that wire
timing is in the front of the engine
you need to look for the cam if rotating while engine cranking
Mar 4, 2008 at 7:09 AM
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PIPPY
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TOOK OIL CAP OFF LOOKS LIKE CAM IS TURNING TO AFRAID TO TAKE PLUG OUT DON'T WANT TO RUINING IGNITION LIKE YOU SIAD WHAT ELSE.THOUGHT OUT OF GAS PUT GALLON IN MAYBE NOT ENOUGH.
Mar 4, 2008 at 6:38 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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YOU SAY THAT YOU HAVE SMELL OF GAS
check for spark
pull off one of the wires and place it near ground crank engine watch for a spark arcing
let me know if you have spark or not
Mar 4, 2008 at 8:25 PM
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PIPPY
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PUT ANOTHER GALLON OF GAS TURNED OVER THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP.
Mar 5, 2008 at 7:02 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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good
know go and have it filled up
Mar 5, 2008 at 7:28 PM