Crank no start

Tiny
TRISTON C. G. THACKER
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  • 2002 SATURN L200
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,623 MILES
Engine will turn but will not crank. I was thinking it might have jumped time or the timing chain might have broken. It does not make any bad noises when I try to crank it. Essentially the engine will turn forever. I have spark and gas. I figured it might be the CPS.
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 AT 10:43 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

If you have spark and fuel, the rank sensor is working.

I would start by checking the compression. That will tell if you have a timing chain failure.

Roy
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 1:37 AM
Tiny
RENEE L
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Hello TRISTON C. G. THACKER,

Here is a link to an article form this site that features written step by step instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to conduct a compression test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

If you need further instructions or have another question please come back to the site, we are here to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 11:47 AM

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