the engine crakes but wont start

I have a lot of experience with Saturns as I have owned 2. Is your L300 the V6 or the 4cyl? Have you had the alternator, and/or batter tested? Did any lights on the dash illuminate? Does the car make a clicking noise when it attempts to start? Ill keep and eye on this thread for your reply.

V6 Got a new battery. didn't check the alternator . Yes the engine does click

So I just had this issue with our little run around town saturn. It is most likely the alternator. Is the battery light illuminated and/blinking? It also may simply be that the battery cables are not firmly connected. Don't panic. See if a jump will get her started. If it does, and the car dies again just idling or driving, I am 99% positive its the alternator.

I will check the cable. But I did try to jump. Didn't start

Have you checked the drive belt that the tensioner holds? Is it loose? Are any warning lights on, on the dash? I am asking so I can best assist you. Did the car suddenly stop functioning? Was the belt tensioner replaced for a specific reason, or did the car stop running?

yes and there is a ping form the cam when I'm crakes but it wont start ,like ther is no gas or no spark?

Just replaced alternator on 2003 Saturn l300 v6 car started drove to nearby when I went to come home car wouldnt start but took a jump. I replaced the battery a few days later. And when I went to start it it cranks but wouldn't start why