LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Saturn >> 1998 >> SC2 Automatic, MP6 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Controls - Basic Testing >> No Start Diagnosis >> No Start - Engine Cranks Okay >> General Inspection
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

General Inspection

  1. Ensure proper starting procedure is being used. Visually check vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and proper connections, as shown on underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information label.
  2. Check ignition wires for cracking, hardness and proper connections at both distributor cap and spark plugs. Ensure each plug wire has less than 12,000 ohms resistance.
  3. Remove spark plugs. Check and replace as necessary. Remove distributor cap and check for moisture, dust, cracks, burns and arcing to ground.
  4. Try to turn distributor shaft by hand. Drive gear pin may be broken. In very cold temperatures, ensure oil is proper viscosity and not contaminated by gasoline.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals