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I got home and tried to start it. Nothing

Tiny
SATURNIMPORT99
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  • 1999 SATURN SL1
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 250,000 MILES
Well my car was sitting almost a year. I was gone. My dad drove it a few times. I got home and tried to start it. Nothing. I bought a new battery. And I got nothing. Can anyone help me
Monday, January 11th, 2010 AT 11:06 PM

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Tiny
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U would turn the engine over by using the crankshaft bolt turn it clock wise let me know how it turns.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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Hey thanks for all the help. I got it started finally it was the alternator. It was seased up. Thank you again for all ur advice
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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Glad to hear you got it figured out what a weird one the alternator frozen. Well good thing you tried turning it over.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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This goes to show that when a vehicle sits for an extended period of time any number of items can have unusual issues.

I have attached the alternator replacement procedure below for anyone else who might be looking for that instruction.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator
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