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My Saturn fails to start after not driving for.

Tiny
SNAKEGIRL123427
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  • 1993 SATURN SL2
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My Saturn fails to start after not driving for more than a few hours. It seems to be a battery related issue. Though it isn't the battery itself causing the issue. I can start it if I wait it out and try starting every few minutes. When jumping it it starts instantly. I read somewhere that it was possibly the crank sensor. But have also been told it could be the starter. The alternator has been tested several times and everyone says it is fine. I just cannot figure out what is wrong and don't want to put more money in without knowing the main cause. If you have any suggestions what to check and maybe how to check it would be greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 2:25 AM

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Tiny
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So the battery was tested good for sure?ALso its not the crank sensor if the starer isnt working.
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 3:29 AM
Tiny
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Yes the battery tested good more than once. I even tried a brand new battery and had the same problem.
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 4:29 AM
Tiny
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So the starter is inop makes no noise when the car doesn't start?
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 4:59 AM
Tiny
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It makes a quiet noise when I turn the key. Kinda sounds like something rotating or clicking
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 5:51 AM
Tiny
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Your going to have to see what the voltage at the purple wire is at the starter when it won't start?
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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Also when it won't start see what the battery voltage is at the battery?And see what the battery voltage reads at the battery when trying to start it?Try that before checking the voltage at the starter while trying to start it.
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Sunday, February 24th, 2013 AT 3:36 PM

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