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Krissy Romer Posted on Dec 18, 2013
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2001 saturn sl2 will not start gets fuel and spark

Replaced battery ignition coil and spark plugs. will not start. does turn over. tried starter fluid. it is cold here but we are getting gas i can smell it when it tries to start. did have flooding but got rid of it. i am at a loss i do not understand what is the problem

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Does the check engine light come on? if yes
Could be faulty crankshaft sensor

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 07, 2008

SOURCE: car won't start

There is a recall on this model for problems with the Engine Control Module/Coil Pack. This causes the engine to not start. Take it to the nearest Saturn dealer and get it repaired free of charge. This problem can eventually burn up your catyletic converter which will lead to much more costly repairs. There are actually 3 recalls on this vehicle. Take it to the dealer and get it taken care of. It will be like driving a new car once the repairs have been made!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 18, 2009

SOURCE: My 2001 Saturn SL2 will not start. The car will

changed sprak plugs and spark plug wires.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2009

SOURCE: My 1999 saturn sl2 will

Sounds like a bad timing chain.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2009

SOURCE: Car turns over but does not start.

97 saturn turn over wont start , getting fuel ; no spark

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Dec 19, 2010

SOURCE: My 1998 Saturn SL2 started

Your best bet is to find a good repair shop

I know where your going here and respect your
wanting to do all your own work

You can not solve these issues by changing
parts, until you get to the real issue,which you
may not.

Have you checked fuel pressure or tested
the fuel pump in any way?

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