1999 Saturn SC1 CAR WONT START

Tiny
JAN RIZZO
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  • 1999 SATURN SC1
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,500 MILES
I have a brand new battery in my car but the car randomly won't start. Turn the key and all electrical functions work, but the car won't turnover. Wait an hour and it will start.
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 AT 2:55 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Next time it refuses to start don't wait for it to make up its mind-do below immediately to determine if its 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, cap and rotor, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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Sunday, October 10th, 2010 AT 3:48 PM

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