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Anonymous Posted on Oct 22, 2012

Car won't start, seems to have power, all lights working. when I turn the key nothing happens. this only happens sometimes

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Could be a bad alternator.. It may not be holding charge. Or your starter could have failed.

Though I've had the same problem and it was a dead battery in my vehicle. Had enough power, but to keep the car on..

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  • Posted on May 06, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Saturn L200- sometimes when you turn the key

HI, i recommend checking the battery cables and battery posts as well. make sure the cables are screwed tight on the post and there is no visible corrosion on the battery terminals as well.

When checking the cables, make sure the negative cable is tightly secured and screwed down tight. maker sure the positive cable is in god position as well.

There is a wire on the starter that can become loose over time so, slide under this car and check the starter wires as well for tight and secure fit also.

If the battery terminals are free of corrosion and the cables are secured and screwed to there respective connections tightly, i will then recommend you move your inspection to the ignition switch inside the car.

Most likely, this will be the problem spot if everything above checks out ok.

At this point, i suggest replacing the entire ignition switch at this point.

Please rate and god bless:)

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2010

SOURCE: Sometimes when starting the car the key does

It sounds like the ignition lock cylinder has worn out. This is the part you put the key into. It has tumblers that can wear out and when this happens, the key no longer pushes the tumblers in the correct sequence or position to allow the cylinder to turn at all.

Hope this helps!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2008

SOURCE: car wont start 93 saturn

try having someone tap on the starter with a hammer or breaker bar while you turn the ignition. if it engages the starter then theres a problem and needs replaced. if not message me back and i'll help you trouble shoot further

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: I started the car and it just died. Would not

you may be out of gas or have a bad fuel pump

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 20, 2010

SOURCE: my 2000 saturn sl wont

There should be a small black wire going from the battery to the starter motor. It sounds as though it has come loose.
Check it and re connect it.
I hope this works.
Good look

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