2002 Saturn L200 starter problems

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Asked by Triston Jan 31, 2018 at 12:47 AM about the 2002 Saturn L-Series 4 Dr L200 Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car died while going down the road. I
replaced the alternator, now the starter will
spin but not turn the flywheel.

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38,755

bad starter could be pure coincidence , don't buy rebuilt junk find an original equipment distributor

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I rebuilt the starter myself. It still does the exact same thing. Can the ignition switch cause this?

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Before I re built it, it would spin and not engage the flywheel. After I rebuilt it, it does the same thing. I just wanna make sure it is not something electrical in nature before I drop $150+ on a new starter. I had heard that a faulty ignition switch could cause this.

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38,755

here's the thing , , you're rebuilding starters but I have to explain basic auoto electric , it just din't add up bro

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Replaced the starter. Engine is turning but not cranking. I have checked the fuses and I have spark.

38,755

turning is cranking , if you can get some gas down the throttle see if it fires , see if the injectors are firing , spark + fuel + compression = vroom

38,755

do you hear the faint sound of the fuel pump when you hit the key ? some vehicles need proper fuel pressure and spark just having them won't do

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I hear the fuel pump and i checked for spark on the ignition coil, all coils have spark. I even took out the plugs and they are all good.

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