1995 Saturn SC2 No Start Without Jump

1995 SATURN
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JOE MUELLER
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95 saturn SC2 100,000 - Will not even click when trying to start without jump. Interior lights, dings and dash lights come on. Noticed the headlights would not open all the time - when turning them on. When they do open - there seems to be a 2 second noise, like something winding on the passenger side - in front. If idling, turn headlights on - engine dies. One time, closing windows-passenger side-engine dies.
Will start and run with jump start.
Altenator output when running-15V.
Battery when not running-12V.
Can you help - thanks
Joe
Apr 27, 2006 at 3:38 AM
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CPRITCHARD
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i know that the 93 had a recall on the altanator wiring, it could be the same problem.
Apr 27, 2006 at 7:10 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Sounds like a bad battery to me. Have it tested. A load test.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Apr 27, 2006 at 1:40 PM
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Have the battery load-tested. A weak battery can prevent cranking without a jump even if resting voltage looks normal.

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A 1995 Saturn SC2 will not click or start without a jump, though interior and dash lights work. Headlights sometimes fail to open, a winding noise is heard at the passenger front, and the engine has died when headlights or a window were used. Resting battery voltage was about 12V and running alternator output about 15V. A reply mentioned a possible alternator wiring issue similar to a 1993 recall. The expert recommended a battery load test.

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