2001 Saturn L200 Cranks, will not start, no spark

2001 SATURN L200
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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THEBIGDOG00
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We have checked the alternator, battery and fuel pump. Replaced the ignition control module. Starts great and runs great when cold. After it gets hot if you turn it off and try to start it again it just cranks and cranks and we have no spark... ?

Thanks for your help!

-TBD
May 15, 2008 at 7:05 PM
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THEBIGDOG00
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coils - replaced both - no change
ignition control module - replaced - no change
spark plug wires - inspected - no problems

New symptom:
Car died while stopped at an intersection. Would not start till it cooled off.

Thanks,

-TBD
May 15, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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crank sensor should be check and replaced
try to get codes
May 15, 2008 at 9:33 PM
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THEBIGDOG00
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Had AutoZone check for codes - none

If the Crank Sensor were bad would it not have a an error code?

Thanks,

-TBD
May 15, 2008 at 10:12 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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not always
check for pending codes
check for RPM while cranking(you need a scanner for this )

I would give the crank sensor a test use an ohm meter or a ac volts meter
May 16, 2008 at 6:32 AM
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THEBIGDOG00
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it was the Crank Sensor!

Cost about $20 was easy to install but hard to reach, so it took about 30mins to find a way to get my hands around there. My little brother ended up being the one it finally snapped out for.

Thanks for your help.

-TBD
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May 23, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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