Won't Start

Good day

New to thi s group and not alot knowledge regarding Saturns. However My 97
was involved in a slight Accident today got hit on the drivers door and
smashed out the window which is not a Major problem. However When I tried
to start it the was no power to the ignition or any thing except the dome
light. Clickin noise appears to be comming from behind the Radio/Tape deck
Any suggestions ?? do they hide any electric compenents in the doo (No
power windows)

TIA for any suggestions

John

 

Possible parasitic draw from pinched wires in your door. You're battery
is being discharged.

 

After light (but expensive) collision damage to the left rear wheel our car
would also not start. Did not discover the fault until after body repairs
completed. Turned out to be damaged fuel pump. I cannot understand how
this impact would damage the pump but it did, YMMV. The pump is in the gas
tank and is very expensive (600 C$ ?) and requires? dropping the tank to
replace. Innsurance paid for replacement but they would only spring for a
used pump.

Good luck

 

Forgot to mention that i shut the car off it didn't stall out

 

If you hear a clicking near the center console, it is possible that there is
a blown fuse. The fuse controls something or another that makes sure that
your car is in Park or Neutral before allwoing the startup process. Its
worth a try anyway.

 

To much missing info in this post. When does it click? When you turn the
key to start the engine? If so the clicking is on the other side of the
Cowl (people mistake it as an interior noise). The starter isn't able to
engage the flywheel (a) or flexplate (m) because your battery doesnt
have enough JUICE. Jumper your car and it will start but you still have
to fix the cause of your low voltage.