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1994 Saturn SL2 my car doesnt want to start

Tiny
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1994 Saturn SL2 4 cyl Automatic

i have bought a new starter for my car and tried numerous other things and my car still won't start?
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 AT 5:43 AM

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Tiny
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Does the engine turn over and not start
or
Does nothing happen when the key is turned?
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009 AT 7:25 AM
Tiny
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Yeah it tries to start, because at first it wouldnt, than I bought a new starter than it started trying to start! But when it first happened it made a loud screeching noise than it didnt want to start!
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Monday, October 26th, 2009 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
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If it is cranking, then you need to move onto checking for spark, checking fuel and compression/timing.

Are there any codes in the computer?

Take some carb cleaner or starting fluid and blast a shot into the throttle body and then crank it. That may uncover a fuel problem if it starts.

One thing on the Saturns that was a big problem was the coolant temperature sensor. They would crack and often cause too much fuel to go into the cyllinders. Pull a plug and look at it's condition. IS it wet, worn, black etc?
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 AT 5:09 AM

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