1998 Other Saturn Models Possible Bad Ignition Switch

1998 SATURN
104,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EBRAUNSTON
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My daughter has a 1998 Saturn SL2. She got home last night, tried to leave an hour later and the car wouldn't start. When the key was turned over, it did nothing, no clicks, no attempts to even crank. I also noticed that the power door locks wouldn't work nor would the stereo. Had the battery checked, it was fine. The power windows, lights, blinkers all worked. I think it may be the ignition switch just based on how the relay is supposed to work, but need assistance with this one
Jul 2, 2008 at 5:50 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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check for power at the starter trigger wire and if you have power then replace the starter motor. if not try starting in neutral
Jul 2, 2008 at 6:29 AM
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