1992 Saturn SL1 wont start

Tiny
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  • 1992 SATURN SL1
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Car will not start the starter will turn the motor but wont start all the way makes a ticking noise as I crank it battery spark plug and starter have all been replaced any clues on what could be the cause
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 AT 11:23 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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So does the engine turn over normal speed while trying to start?Does the engine even try to start?Do you have spark and fuel pressure if so what's your fuel pressure?Do you have a multimeter?Let me know.
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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It turns over at normal crank power and its getting gas not sure the pressure it will back fire once in awhile trying to crank it I have no tools to get any readings been trying to pick out things I think it is thanks for the help
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010 AT 12:38 PM
Tiny
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You can rent a fuel pressure gauge and other tools for free at autozone you just pay a deposite of the retail price of the tool and when you return it you get a full refund. So why don't you get a fuel pressure gauge and check the fuel pressure. With the early model saturns it's usually lack of fuel for no starts. Do you have spark?Take off two spark plug wires off the coil that are right next to each other have someone crank over the engine while you watch for spark jumping from post to post. Also while your at autozone rent a compression tester so if we need to elminate compression we can. Let me know what you find.
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010 AT 12:55 PM

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