Its not clicking or even attempting to crank up?

Tiny
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  • 1998 SATURN SL2
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
I have a 1998 saturn SL2 I drove through aome pretty serious flodding yesterday and after Thanksgiving dinner my car wouldnt start. Its not the batterry I Just changed that, and its not clicking or even attempting to crank up.
Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 5:52 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like that the start probably got wet and malfunctioned.
First you need to inspect the starter, check the connections.
Water can be trapped inside of it and not letting it function. Unless a component is burnt you might be able to dry it out and clean it with electrical cleaner and make it work again.
But then again is the water got inside the solenoid, more than likely the start will not work.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

It is also a good idea to check the starter relay, just incase it got over loaded and failed.
You can test the relay to see it is functional.

Here is how to check relays:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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