Car wont start

1999 SATURN SL1

173,000 MILES

SATURNSL1987

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Crank shaft sensor was going out i went on a gravel road in the mud messing around in reverse and the car died down. i went to start it and the battery sounded like it was dead then it clicked. Its tried to turn over but it just clicks after a couple times. Is my motor seized or is it cause the crankshaft sensor is out and isnt sensing the computer to turn the crank to turn over? its tried to turn over but wont cause it kills the battery quick?

Mar 12, 2012 at 12:02 AM

SATURNTECH9

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So you have a no crank no start?Or no crank no start?

Mar 12, 2012 at 12:05 AM

SATURNSL1987

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The cars will sound like the battery is dead but the out of nowhere the motor will barley try to turn over and then do it all over again.

Mar 12, 2012 at 1:23 AM

SATURNSL1987

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If my computer is out will it do that or my crankshaft sensor

Mar 12, 2012 at 1:25 AM

SATURNTECH9

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Your pcm or crank shaft position sensor will not keep the engine from turning over or disable the starter.Have you had the battery tested yet?Made sure the battery cables are clean and tight?

Mar 12, 2012 at 1:36 AM

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