2001 Saturn SC1 starting problem

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RYANGOSNEY250
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2001 Saturn SC1 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

hi, i have a 2001 saturn sc1 and it will start it seems like when it wants to. when i turn the key all the lights come on and the bat is fine, but when i try an start it, nothing happens i hear the fule pump come on, but no clicking or anything. some times i can let it sit over night and it will start in the morning. we thought it was the celonoid cuz we banged on it a few times one time and kept turning the key on an off very fast, and finely it started. i don't know if its in the switch or the celonoid or even computer, can you help?
May 26, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Jump start the starter iat the solenoid if it kicks the engine over-the starter is okay check power at the purple wire on the solenoid while someone hold key to start position-nothing there check the neutral start switch nothing there again its coming from the ignition switch


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May 26, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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RYANGOSNEY250
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how do i jump start to my celonoid? and i didn't see a purple wire, can you send a better graph?
May 26, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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There's 2 wires on the battery-The big one goes to the battery the other small wire to the igniton switch touch both of them together with a screwdriver or use a remote start
May 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
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