# 2001 Saturn SL2 Rotates but will not start

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl2-rotates-but-will-not-start/40766>\
**Category:** Power/Fuel\
**Tags:** sl, saturn, start, gasoline\
**Created:** [December 14, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl2-rotates-but-will-not-start/40766 "2009-12-14T19:58:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![happysaturn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@happysaturn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happysaturn)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl2-rotates-but-will-not-start/40766/1 "2009-12-14T19:58:15Z")

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Hi,  
  
 I have a 2001 Saturn Sl2 with 140k miles that is well taken care of, but suddenly won’t start. I have verified the battery is working, I have spark, the crankshaft position sensor is functioning, and I replaced the engine coolant temperature senson. I can hear the fuel injector pump working, but thought there could be ice in the line (I put gas in the afternoon before it wouldn’t start). So I put in a bottle of treatment and pushed it into the garage for 2 days now and still no luck. Please help, I really love my car.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl2-rotates-but-will-not-start/40766/2 "2009-12-14T22:50:13Z")

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How did you check for spark?

Check for power at the fuel injectors - you can get a little thing called a “noid” light at auto parts stores to do this or use a voltmeter.

Get a fuel pressure tester and check for pressure at the fuel rail.