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My 1997 saturn tuns over but wont start . i have tested every sensor and they are good.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    do you have spark? is the engine getting fuel?

  • Ray Keckeisen May 11, 2010

    what is the fuel pressure, have you checked for a clogged catalytic converter, is the check engine light on, get back to me and we'll see what we can do

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Pull all 4 spark plug wires off at the coils,have someone crank your engine.You should see spark jumping between all 4 coils.If not you probally have a bad crank position sensor failed.If not that Ignition control You can check for fuel pressure at the fuel rail if you have a fuel pressure tester,might check the Inj. fuse located in the underhood fuse block.Hope this helps.Also You may try to push accelerator pedal all the floor this will put the engine in clear flood mode in case it's flooded.

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