96 saturn SL2 died

1996 SATURN
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KTNHELLHOLE
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the car was running fine, i was driving along and it just died. now it won't even turn over . nothing. when i turn the key the insterments light up, radio works, headlights work. battery has 12.5 volts fuses seem to be fine. ignition switch changed, same result. a friend suggested the starter but, would that make it just quit? any sugesstions would be welcome
Feb 7, 2006 at 6:16 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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check the small wire on the starter. you should get 12 volts when the key is in the crank position
Feb 8, 2006 at 3:05 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^What He said.^^^^^^^^^^^
Power will flow from the ignition switch thru either the neutral/park safety switch (Automatic transmission) or the clutch safety switch. Look at the appropriate switch for your model and the wiring.
Good hunting. Let us know what you find. :)
Feb 8, 2006 at 6:26 PM
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KTNHELLHOLE
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sorry it took so long to get back in here. the starter turned out to be bad when tested at autozone. put in a new one, and away we went. thanks for the suggestions
Mar 5, 2006 at 5:19 PM
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