1997 Saturn SL2 need help

1997 SATURN SL2
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HOUSE42
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Engine Performance problem
1997 Saturn SL2 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

the crank censor, the car will start when it is cool. but after a couple miles, turn the car off . start it and all it does is crank.. sometimes it does not even crank.
Dec 28, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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Cranks and w/n start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Dec 29, 2009 at 5:09 AM