Now it doesn't start at all?

1998 SATURN SC2

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The battery is good,all battery connections are good,I replaced the starter,it started the car for about a day and half. Now it doesnt start at all. the dash lights come on when you start it,but there is now starting noise from the starter its self. I have looked at it for 2 days now doesnt seem to be any faulty wires or connections everything is connected to where it needs to be. From my perspective it might be a fusable link or a relay.or the starter is bad even thought I just bought it from oreilys last tueday the 16th of october. when you start the the car there is a fant hum noise you can barly hear it ,then it seems like it grounds its self out

Oct 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM

SQM

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Hello,

It does sounds like you might have a faulty starter relay. As you are not getting any noise from the starter, which means the relay could be bad.
The relay is located behind center of the dash (see diagram below).
Visually inspect the relay for any corrosion or burnt pins.
You can also test the relay:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If the relay is good. Check to see if you are getting power to the starter.
I have included the wiring schematics for the starting system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 1, 2021 at 8:03 PM

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