1997 Saturn SC2

1997 SATURN SC2
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JOSHUAT_14
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Electrical problem
1997 Saturn SC2 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Replaced driver door and car won't crank.
Jan 17, 2010 at 9:12 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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thats really strange so does the car crank and not start?or does the engine just not crank over at all?can u hear the starter click?
Jan 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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When i turn the key the dash lights come on and there is a click but the engint doesn't even try to turn over.
Jan 18, 2010 at 8:46 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the clicking u hear is that comming from ur starter?have u tested ur battery with a volt meter when u turn ur key to see what voltage it reads? have u checked to make sure ur battery cables are clean and tight?let me know what u find.
Jan 19, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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The clicking is coming from the fuse panel in the passenger floorboard. I tried taking the terminals off and cleaned them and I got a good connection to the battery. I've switched the circuit breakers and checked all fuses. Any other suggestions I might've missed?
Jan 21, 2010 at 6:54 AM
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that clicking ur hearing is ur fuel pump relay.we need to find out where ur power to ur starter is and isnt when u turn ur key.look in ur underhood fuse box see if ur ign3 fuse has power and is good.also does ur dash lights all come on when u turn the key on?do u have a volt ohm meter or test light?let me know.
Jan 21, 2010 at 1:44 PM
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