1994 Saturn SL2 my car doesnt want to start

1994 SATURN SL2
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KYRA88
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1994 Saturn SL2 4 cyl Automatic

i have bought a new starter for my car and tried numerous other things and my car still won't start??
Oct 24, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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Does the engine turn over and not start
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Does nothing happen when the key is turned?
Oct 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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yeah it tries to start, because at first it wouldnt , than i bought a new starter than it started trying to start! but when it first happened it made a loud screeching noise than it didnt want to start!
Oct 26, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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If it is cranking, then you need to move onto checking for spark, checking fuel and compression/timing.

Are there any codes in the computer?

Take some carb cleaner or starting fluid and blast a shot into the throttle body and then crank it. That may uncover a fuel problem if it starts.

One thing on the Saturns that was a big problem was the coolant temperature sensor. They would crack and often cause too much fuel to go into the cyllinders. Pull a plug and look at it's condition. IS it wet, worn, black etc?
Oct 27, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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