What do you mean when you say it doesn't engage? Is the starter spinning but just doesn't catch to spin the engine? IF that's the case it could be as simple as a loose starter or as bad as a damaged flex plate/flywheel. But it would most likely be the starter.
The starter drive has broken, replace starter.
Your solenoid is bad.
Solenoid going bad remove and replace starter assembly.
on the back of the engine . above the starter 10 mm bolt holds it in.
To remove car parts, a person must have the right tools. For a person to remove a starter on a 1996 Saturn they would need a 1/2 inch socket, a 4 inch extension, a wrench, and pliers.Ê
Selling price of a 1996 Saturn?
The part of the starter called the starter drive is shot and hopefully the flywheel ring gear is not damaged also. I would recomend removing the starter and inspecting the flywheel ring gear and if it looks okay replace the starter with a rebuilt or new one.
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This switch is designed to be sure that the car won't be moved by the starter motor. It requires that the car be in neutral, park, or have the clutch depressed before the starter motor will engage.
A 1996 Saturn vehicle will only use R134A refrigerant. I was a Saturn technician for years in Saturn Dealerships.
where do you install a neutral safety switch on a 1996 saturn
typically a bad bendix servo. some starters allow you to replace the servo unit, otherwise you'll need a new/rebuilt starter