While turning around going up a hill, it shut off and will not start?

2002 SATURN SC2
180,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BOGELSER
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I was turning around going up a hill and stalled out, car was running great until I stalled and now, I can't get it started. it has a remote starter (which works but I never use) with a rat's nest of wires above the brake pedals that were getting in the way when I shifted. I have replaced both coils and have new plugs and wires and new ICM I haven't put in yet, but it was running great until I stalled it. so, I don't think it's that, I don't know?
Aug 20, 2022 at 3:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Before replacing things, let's try something. In most cases when this type of thing happens, you either lose spark or fuel to the engine. See if it starts for a couple of seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know its fuel related. If there is no change, then I need you to check for spark to the plugs. Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 20, 2022 at 9:56 PM