1999 Saturn SL1 Car won't start...

1999 SATURN SL1
124,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAOSINVA
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Car couldn't start this morning. Had the battery replaced. After three successful starts this afternoon... car won't start again. Car will crank and sounds like it is oh so close to starting, but nothing.

Over the past few weeks, have noticed some hesitation in the engine when accellerating, but after three seconds or so, things are fine. Also, a semi high pitched noise will come from the engine while accellerating every once in a while.

Any ideas?
Jan 31, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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After three successful starts this afternoon... car won't start again.

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jan 31, 2009 at 5:58 PM