I have a 94' saturn sl1, when you turn the key the engine doesn't start but the drive belts make a partial turn, they move but if you keep cranking they don't keep going they stop after only partially moving. I can hear the fuel pump, I replaced the battery with a brand new one, checked the battery contacts, the batter tests at high 12's volts with no load and 10.xx volts when you crank it. I tried an inline spark checker and the light will light up maybe once while the belts turn partially. Any help or ideas on this one? is this a starter issue? Anyone know how many bolts are on this starter.
Bad Starter? Partially turns over
Mar 16, 2007
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I would start with the cable from the battery to the starter. Be sure it is tight and not corroded.
If you pull battery voltage down to 10 volts, you could have a starter issue since your battery is new. I have yet to have my starter off, but I would suspect 2 mounting bolts and maybe a bracket towards the front of the starter.
Worse case - engine problems, partially locked or tight bearings.
James
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