Starter works but will not crank engine

Tiny
BLOWENONE
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  • 2003 SATURN VUE
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 250,000 MILES
Hello,
My car will not start. Last week it started great. Yesterday I tried to start it and the starter would work but I only hear the exhaust pop once or twice then no crank on the engine at all. The starter continues to try and turn the engine but that is all I hear.

I have replaced the battery and it drained down but, even with a jump the starter turns but no engine crank. I have tested every fuse that I know of and I can hear the fuel pump working. I seem to have good pressure at the fuel rail so I am unsure what may be going on.

I would also like to mention that even spraying starter fluid into it I get no crank. Only the starter.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 AT 11:27 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked for spark yet? Because if it will not start by priming it then you have spark and compression left. It could have jumped time as well.
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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 AT 8:03 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here is a guide to help you check for spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 AT 8:07 PM

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