Car wont start

Tiny
SSWINDLER
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  • 1997 SATURN SL2
97 saturn will not start, no noise when turning key. Did drive fine, stopped at store, came out and nothing. Did this 2 other times then started fine several hours later. Co worker thought ignition not reading key anymore?
Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 11:53 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could also be one of the following: the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 12:23 AM
Tiny
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My thought's on it would be test the battery make sure the battery cable's are clean and tight. On that car it doesn't have a chipped key or pass lock. It use's a starter disable that run's thru the remote key less entry module. It sound's like a bad starter though. If you have a multimeter or test light I could guide you thru seeing why it doesn't start.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 8:28 AM
Tiny
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Hello, maybe this question is still open. My 1997 SC2 suddenly shut down after putting on a water pump. Started the car to check for leaks ran for 30 to 45 seconds shut down now no activity when turning the key. All dash lights work chime works but no crank no start.
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
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Hello,

So, did you have this issue before the water pump?

Have you tried to jump start the vehicle? As you know it is possible to have a weak battery that is not strong enough to start the engine.

When you turn the key does it make any noise?
Any clicking?

If you are getting clicks but not start it could be faulty starter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you have tried so far.
Thank you.
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Friday, January 28th, 2022 AT 8:53 PM

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