2003 Saturn L300 Not starting

2003 SATURN L300
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SYDNEYLAW
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Car won't start. Sounds like going to start, but doesn't. Friend put on machine for diagnostic and came up with a code, but said Saturn has their own codes and couldn't read.
May 11, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What was the code/s?

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-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,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
May 12, 2010 at 2:29 AM
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BROWNDELS
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plugs and wires are not accessible on a 3.0 saturn engine. . .removal of the intake runners are required to remove plugs and covers. . . [quote:b9e16dbeaa="rasmataz"]What was the code/s?

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-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,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it[/quote:b9e16dbeaa]
Aug 21, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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