I have a 2001 SL1 Saturn that started turning over slowly before it would crank yesterday. Once cranked it was fine. Today I went to crank it and it turned over slowly a few times before it stopped and clicked. What would make it do this. The battery seems fine because the headlights and all work. Thanks, Jared

Change your fuel filter more than likely obstructed

How about a repair shop & actually
have the issues diagnosed to find a solution?

crank shaft sensor just had this prob its located on top of trans

Check fuel pressure at the injector rail. If good, suspect crankshaft position sensor--when it fails to start, check for sparks by pulling an ignition wire off the coils and holding it close to the coil with an insulated tool while someone cranks the engine. If no sparks, replace the sensor.

When you say it won't turn over, do you mean when you turn the key,nothing at all happens? Are you sure the battery isn't dead?

If it is an Automatic transmission, try putting it in Neutral and retry. Sometimes they don't always get into park all of the way, and you can only start an automatic car in park or neutral.

bad coil pack

It may be the CRANK SENSOR ,i had a car one time,it started fine,and drove fine one day i drove it about15 miles,stopped ,got back in it, started it, drove about 5 miles ,and cuts of with a little hesitation,it cranks but does not run, i sit there for about 20 minutes,crank it, it starts back ,i drive it back another 15 miles ,and runs great ** the crank sensor gives the signal to the ECM if the ECM ,never get that signal ,it does n't know to crank the car,or what cylinder to start with,check with your saturn ealer ,and get a second opinon

have it scan it could be many things crank shaft sensor ignition coils and module. idle speed control. egr valve could be stuck open.

First you need to check for spark and if that is okay you need to check for fuel pressure/volume. sounds like a possible bad fuel pump. you can also try hitting the fuel tank with a rubber mallet while cranking. If the van then starts you need a new fuel pump