No power to starter
I'd check the wires to your starter there may be something loose. Also if your have a manual transmission there is an electrical connection that recognizes if your clutch pedal is engaged and if that connector is unplugged (it should be located above your clutch pedal) your car won't even try to start and have the exact symptoms your explaining. Make sure your battery connectors are tight. Hope this helps
SOURCE: Saturn SL2
I had a similar problem on my 94 SL2. Turn the key…..Nothing.
Even worse, it was intermittent, the worst type to troubleshoot.
At first it was rare. Pulling out the key , putting it back in and turning usually worked.
Over time it got progressively worse and stubborn.
Then one day it wouldn’t start for anything.
My
car has an alarm with a ‘starter kill’. My first thought, alarm
malfunction. So I located the two wires (they can be any color) going
from the alarm module to the steering column. They are usually labeled
appropriately on the module. I used a small jumper wire (alligator
clips) to short them at the alarm. If the alarm was the problem, this
would fix it. It didn’t.
Time to take apart the steering column.
The key tool will be a 7 or 8mm socket. Take off the two piece steering column shroud to expose the wiring.
On
the left side, directly opposite the ignition, you’ll see a piece of
round plastic held on with two bolts. This is really the ignition
switch.
Take out the bolts (again 7 or 8mm).
Take out the two plugs (blue and white) from behind it.
Take off the switch.
Plan A: (For most people)
Replace this. Bring it with you to the parts store to compare it.
Bring it home. Bolt it on. Plug it in. Turn the key.
I can’t tell you how much it was , since I used …
Plan B: (For the deservedly cocky)
I took the switch apart and cleaned the contacts.
They were burnt. I scraped them clean, re-assembled the switch and tested it.
Vroom..
If you need me to explain Plan B, use Plan A.
Hope this helps, let me know how it goes. Any other problems, click the ASK button.
Remember: Good things come to those who Rate.
Mike
SOURCE: 1996 Saturn SL2 car won't restart after running
engine coolant temp. sensor is cracked pull it out it is on the side of the head.. easy fix you will see its cracked when you pull it 15 dollar fix
SOURCE: 98 saturn sl1 won't start
If the problem occurs after the car has been driven long enough to reach normal operating temperature, the problem is the starter. If the 'no crank' occurs cold, retest the battery.
SOURCE: 98 saturn sl1 won't start
I have a 98 Saturn SL1 from time to time it would not start, it wouldn't even try. I knew the battery was good. It turned out to be the cranshaft position sensor.
SOURCE: key wont come out of ignition in 1998 saturn sl2
I had difficulty with my key in my 98 sl1 too but I discovered that I just had to push on the shifter until you hear it click, then you could jimmy the key a bit to get it out.
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