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| Gear Ratio | 3/27/2006 | Chris Greiner |
Q: My boyfriend just installed a remote car started in my 1997 saturn Now, the engine light is on and ...
A: Well, a couple of possibilities. First, he might have tapped into a wire that leads to the valve ...
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| engine swap | 3/26/2006 | Chris Greiner |
Q: Swapped a 96 saturn 1.9L dohc into a 95 1.9L dohc. Changed all the sensors from the 95 engine into ...
A: For starters, '95 and previous was the first generation of Saturn (in the SL series). '96-'99 was ...
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| 1994 SL2 CYL. HEAD SWAP HELP | 3/24/2006 | Chris Greiner |
Q: Can i remove and reinstall the cyl. head without pulling the engine or removing the front cover?Also ...
A: You can replace the cyl head w/o pulling the entire engine. (it's actually easier if you leave the ...
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| 2000 Saturn SL2 noise | 3/23/2006 | Chris Greiner |
Q: I have a 2000 Saturn SL2 with 95000 miles on it. I've not had too much trouble with it, but ...
A: For your frequent high pitched rubbing noise I would probably have the wheel bearing inspected. If ...
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| 1997 Saturn engine noise | 3/22/2006 | Chris Greiner |
Q: I have a 1997 Saturn wagon with a couple of weird problems. The main problem is that when starting ...
A: First, the noise you describe doesn't sound good. Without hearing the noise I can't be certain. ...
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| Accelerator | 3/20/2006 | Chris Greiner |
Q: I have a 1994 Saturn SL2 with an acceleration problem. Whenever I am traveling on the interstate ...
A: There's probably a hundred reason this condition is occuring in your vehicle. However, if this ...
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| location of crankshaft position sensor | 1/16/2005 | Greg Moore |
Q: ses light came on my 96 saturn sl2. Autozone says that the crankshaft position sensor is bad. I have ...
A: The Crank angle position sensor very rarely goes bad...very rarely! The sensor is located on the ...
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| Electric Windows | 12/27/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: My daughter's 1994 SC2 has power windows that don't work. Someone said something about Saturn's ...
A: That someone was right...they are not easy to gain accessto...actually, all cars are hard to get ...
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| Saturn SL2 Starting problem | 12/27/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a '94 Saturn SL2 with approx. 120,000 miles. A few weeks ago I returned home from running a ...
A: ..that was my first choice...and, just because it was replace a year ago, it is still the most ...
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| Saturn SL2 | 12/27/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 2000 Saturn SL2 that won't start. Pulled it into the driveway one night and went to start ...
A: While the 2000 SL2 is a different animal than I am directly familiar with, I have a few things to ...
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| I have a 1994 Saturn sl2 4dr... | 12/26/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 1994 Saturn sl2 4dr 5 spd with 220,000 miles on it. It runs great and everything works ...
A: While I don't have any real experience with the Saturn A/C, I would supect a couple possiblilites: ...
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| Car turns over then dies | 12/22/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 94 Saturn SC2. I was driveing the car and when i stoped at a light and went to go the car ...
A: Unfortunately, I can't put my finger on the problem for you. It could be too many things including ...
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| over heating | 12/21/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a problem that somwhat troubles me. I know that my car is overheating. It is averaging about ...
A: First, thanks for allowing me to help uout. I will do my best. This is a tough one as it could ber ...
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| tensioner not keeping serpentine belt tight | 12/20/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: My Saturn suddenly lost power steering and the battery idiot light came on. I checked under the hood ...
A: Unfortunately, I haven't had much time with the SL1 Engine...only the Twin Cam. The tension is ...
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| Saturn SL2 starting problem | 12/20/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: It's 0 degrees out and when I turn the key to start the car it only clicks - won't turn the engine. ...
A: Yes, it is the starter.. Don't buy a new one...have your rebuilt at an alternator / start shop. It ...
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| acclerator sticking | 12/20/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: FIRST, thanks for doing this! If you have any questions on replacing a clutch in a 1964 Rambler, ...
A: I don't have one! (A friend on mine has three...one for driving and two for parts. As for the ...
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| Fluids Light blinking | 12/17/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: On my 1996 Saturn SL standard, my fluids light blinks on about once every 5 seconds or so. The oil, ...
A: I am not sure why it is coming on BUT, it may be that the Plastic Radiator Cap need replacement. ...
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| Saturn SL2 1992 won't start | 12/17/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a Staurn SL2 1992 sedan. The car started yesterday and today it started and after few moments ...
A: This is common, unfortunately. People have tried every thing except the one thing that usually ...
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| Spark Plugs | 12/16/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 2000 Saturn LS2 with a 3 litre engine, how do I change the spark plugs.
A: Sorry, I only assist with 1991-1998 Saturn SL2's. I am not familiar with the new 1999-1/2 on up ...
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| 1996 saturn sl2 | 12/16/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: My 96 SL2 has oil in the left spark plug well, I believe this is the valve cover gasket but would ...
A: Oddly enough, almost all SL2 develop the standing oil problem in the Left Plug hole. It sometimes ...
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| rich fuel condition | 12/15/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a problem with a 1993 SL2.It has a code 45.It has a high idle and stalls at low idle ,when ...
A: This is a tough one. It could be several things. I am leaning towards a weak spark. It has all the ...
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| 1992 Saturn seatbelt problem | 12/12/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: My daughter has a 92 SL2 4 door Saturn and at first the autmatic seatbelts would jerk and act funny ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't know what you can do about the half stuck seatbelt. I beleive that the ...
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| trans. question | 12/11/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: i have a '99 SL2. every couple of months or so, the "service engine soon" light comes on. when i ...
A: FIrst I have to let you know that I don't have any experience with the 1999-2001 model. It is a ...
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| 1992 Saturn SL2 Automatic Transmission | 12/8/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: Reverse in my transmission doesn't work. When You try to put it in reverse it makes loud noises. The ...
A: I am by no means a Tranny Expert and would never try to fool any one that I am...but, unfortunately, ...
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| 1995 Saturn engine replacement | 12/7/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: Greg, thanks for the first reply. When I replace the rod bearings, do I need to install new main cap ...
A: Replacing the Rod Cap bolts is up to you...I ususally don't but that is simply a matter of ...
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| Starting problem '94SL2 | 12/6/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: Simple problem, I hope ? When I turn the ignition key to start, nothing happens. No clicking ( like ...
A: Clutch Switch, maybe BUT I can't help you test it...it isn't something I have done and I am not ...
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| 1993 Saturn - egr, fuel pressure... | 12/6/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: 1993 Saturn - egr, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter have been replaced. enging ...
A: While I am not sure, it sounds a bit like Clogged Fuel Injectors or Fuel Line OR the computer is ...
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| ION 2004 | 12/5/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: Is it normal for a new ION that when I turn off the ignition I can hear the engine still running? ...
A: I can't help you with anything beyond the 1998 SL2. Sorry. But, the typical reason for this is ...
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| Saturn air conditioner | 11/17/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 2000 L-Series Saturn. Yesterday all of a sudden the air conditioner quit blowing cold air. ...
A: I am sorry to say that the 2000 L Series is completely differnt that the vehichles I am familiar ...
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| Saturn SL2 starting problem | 11/16/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: Lately my Saturn Sl2 has become extremely difficult to start. I have to hold down the gas and it ...
A: Hmmm...this is tough one. I have never heard of HOLDING THE GAS DOWN making it EASIER. Typically, ...
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| 1998 Saturn SL2 engine light | 11/15/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: We have a 1998 Saturn SL2 & whenever the weather is humid or raining the check engine light comes ...
A: Yes, I have come across it several different occassions. The problem is vague, though, and No One ...
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| ignition | 11/14/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: what positions do the spark plug wires go from plugs to coil. my son pulled them off without marking ...
A: I am very sorry to say that I can't explain it well enough to ensure that you'd get it back in the ...
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| Cylinder compression | 11/14/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 92' saturn SL with a 1.9 SOHC. Recently i was driving when my car started to make a ...
A: It definately sounds like a valve related loss of compression. It could be a burned valve or valve ...
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| 1994 single cam Saturn sedan | 11/9/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: The engine is rough as if it is miss-firing, after replacing spark plugs. Could it be that the ...
A: Hmmm...sounds like misfire but I can't say for sure. It is possible (althought unlikely) that one ...
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| 96 Saturn SL1 Door Locks | 11/8/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: My '96 Saturn's automatic door locks stopped working all of a sudden. When I try and hit open or ...
A: This could be the infamous key problem. I have had it many times. If the key in any of the doors ...
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| 1995 SL2 Code26 Quad Driver Module | 11/7/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I have a 1995 SL2 with double overhead cams. I used the diagnostic on the car and was given a Code ...
A: This gets asked quite often and to tell you what we have come up with: There is no such thing as a ...
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| Gear shift | 11/6/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I've just recently replaced the engine (used with 53K miles) and clutch in my 96 Saturn. I've driven ...
A: I don't know much regarding Manual Trans BUT I have asked a few others and they all seem to think ...
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| timing chain makers | 11/5/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: I need to know the makers for my timing chain on a 1993 saturn.How to line them up?
A: To be honest, there are two different marks depending on the engine. Two different SL2 engines were ...
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| Engine dies when gear is engaged | 11/5/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: My car battery was dead. I did not drive for 4-5 days. I got a booster charge (jump-start), drove ...
A: Sounds like Battery BUT it could easily be Battery Cables. Yes, I know that sounds simple but it is ...
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| improving gas mileage | 11/3/2004 | Greg Moore |
Q: This is a generic question, but I thought I would ask you. What if a special carbuerator or ...
A: the problem is one that gets overload all the time...exhaust emmissions. It is very heard to lean ...
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