| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Saturn problems | 8/14/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: My 1998 Saturn had the timing chain go out and bent the valves. Our mechanic fixed the timing chain ...
A: Sounds like there is some wires that are pinched. The low fluid levels may have been low to begin ...
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| Ignition cylinder key tumbler replacement | 8/14/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 2001 Saturn SC1. I removed the ignition key cylinder tumbler from the ignition cylinder ...
A: You might want to check and see if your cylinder is made correctly......s-series ignition cylinders ...
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| ac leak | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: my 2001 L300 is leaking what seems to be ac water from under the dash into both sides of the ...
A: Sounds like the drain is plugged near your evaporator, which in turn will spill onto your ...
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| '93 Saturn SC2 overheating issue | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: The temperature light came on,& I could smell anti-freeze while driving. When I shut it down, a lot ...
A: It is a good possibility that the thermostat may be on the fritz.......also check the temp sensor ...
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| Saturn Brakes | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a '99 Saturn SL 1. After driving it for more than 10 minutes I have to push down the brakes ...
A: There could be any number of issues, but make sure first that you don't have any leaks, make sure ...
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| 97 Saturn SW wagon cycle swith? | 8/13/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: Clyde, Does the 97 saturn wagon double overhead cam car have a clutch cycle switch or does the ...
A: The compressor is a variable displacement type but there is a cutoff switch that turns the ...
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| 96 Saturn SL1parking/interior lights on without being switched on | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 96 SL1 with a unique problem. All fuses have been checked and are in good order. The ...
A: Hey Paul Yes that is unique, It sounds like something is grounding out somewhere.......what you ...
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| Car Won't Start | 8/12/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a manual 2001 Saturn SC2 with 80,000. When I turn the key, the gauges seem to come on slow ...
A: I have had some sc2's and others, be pushed into my bay and the lights come on but the car won't ...
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| 1998 Saturn SW2 will not start in the heat | 8/12/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: For the past three months my car will not start if it has been sitting in the heat. If I turn it off ...
A: Sounds kinda odd to me. Usually a car that will not start in the heat has a starter problem. But if ...
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| Clicking at E-Brake | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a saturn 1998 there is a clicking sound at the E-Brake that drains the batery, also the ...
A: Hey Roy I have to say that there are alot of things that could be wrong, but my first thought is, ...
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| starter oil burning | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: Dead on with the starter i took it out and it was veryunder powered. Noticed my plug was drenced in ...
A: Hey Ben Yes they do have gaskets, and the cam cover gasket will leak oil into the plug hole if it ...
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| Cooling fan | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 2001 Saturn lw200. When the car starts there is a loud hum I believe it is the Puller fan. ...
A: Hey Mitch Thank you for the question. I believe it's your cooling fan, What I normally do is to ...
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| 93 sc2 starter ugh | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: bought a 93 dohc sc3. starter clicks sometimes starts. I am no novice buy the way lol. Now i hook a ...
A: I am assuming you tested everything and you are getting power to the starter right........If thats ...
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| 2000 Saturn LS2 | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: Our daughter was driving down a main road, 55 mph; the car stopped running. After waiting for 15-20 ...
A: My rule of thumb is, never get anything electrical from aftermarket places, unless you want to pay ...
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| Engine Light on -1999 Saturn SL1! | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: 1.What if anything is causing this problem ;Light1 is ON most of the time; it is steady & not ...
A: First, you need to have your car scanned to see why the light is on, you can goto autozone, or ...
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| transmission | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 1998 saturn sl1. When I first start it and try to put it into gear its sometines will not ...
A: Without accually having the car here is pretty hard to diagnose, you might want to go have the car ...
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| 97 Saturn A/C high static pressure | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: 9L DOHC to me with an A/C problem. When I hooked up my manifold set I was shocked to see static ...
A: Yes the expansion valve is a possibility (and cheaper than a compressor.)Also, air and water won't ...
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| SC1 horn problem | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: I used the key fob to unlock my car doors, as I normally would, and the horn went off in a solid ...
A: There could be any number of problems, from your horn pad, to your b.c.m. (body control module) But ...
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| 97 Saturn A/C high static pressure | 8/9/2007 | eric |
Q: 9L DOHC to me with an A/C problem. When I hooked up my manifold set I was shocked to see static ...
A: I had an L series pull that stunt on me and one of the veterans of Saturn told me to change the ...
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| AC problems | 8/9/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 1995 Saturn sl2 that blows out hot air....I have bought 2 cans of freon with a gage to see ...
A: Your sl2 takes 1.5 pounds of freon(r134a)......but you need to make sure you have no leaks...cause ...
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| saturn wont start SL2 2001 | 8/9/2007 | eric |
Q: I have an SL2 (2001) with 230K and yesterday as i was coming off the highway to the lights i felt a ...
A: Hey Alex The funny thing is I just replaced a fuel pump in an s series not more than 3 days ...
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| 96 SL2 Does not start. Jumping didn't work. | 8/9/2007 | eric |
Q: Eric. Could you help me with my 96 SL2 AT, which has 170K on it? First of all, my car has having ...
A: You really don't need to gap the plugs in your saturn.....we never do at work ...already pregapped ...
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| Electrical Issue | 8/9/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 93 Saturn SL2 with a 1.9 DOHC, Manual Trans. It just quit running. It turns over, has ...
A: This sounds a little tricky........But the funny thing is, I had a fellow come to me about 2 weeks ...
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| AC leak | 7/31/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I have a 1994 SC-2 Saturn. I have charged my AC several times and used DYE to detect the leak. The ...
A: It is the O-rings. What I would do is to let it completely discharge before you attempt repair. The ...
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| 2000 Pontiac Grand Am bulb changing | 7/29/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: How do I change the front turn signal bukbs on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am?
A: 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disengage the release tabs upward in order to release ...
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| 1999 Saturn SL2 | 7/28/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: My windshield wipers won't turn off unless the ignition is turned off, I am controlling them now ...
A: It sounds to me that you have an electrical problem that may be more involved than a simple fuse or ...
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| Electrical problems | 7/26/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I own a 2001 Saturn L200 with 75,000 miles. Electrical problems keep mounting. First there was a ...
A: It could be the BCM or it could be something more involved. I would recommend taking the vehicle to ...
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| SC1 runs poorly when hot with AC on. | 7/15/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I've got an SC1 with 140k or so on it, fairly standard scenario, runs great cold, ok warm, lousy ...
A: That very well could be a possibility. Also sometimes the fuel system needs to be flushed ...
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| 1999 SL 2 not getting fuel | 7/15/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I am looking at buying a 1999 sl 2 that has been sitting for a few years without being ran. The ...
A: Usually the easiest way to tell if it is the fuel pump is to remove the fuel filler cap, listen down ...
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| Coolant System | 7/14/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: when I sit and idle for a period of time the car overheats. when I am driving it is fine, also My ...
A: There are a few possibilities. One of them is that the coolant temperature sensor isn't working and ...
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| 2000 Saturn LS1 AC Hose Replacement | 7/14/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I have a 2000 Saturn LS1 and the ac hoses need replacing. I was able to fully disconnect the hoses ...
A: Here are the needed directions from Saturn DISCHARGE LINE 10. Remove discharge hose clamp screw ...
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| Cooling Fan not turning on | 7/14/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I have a 1997 Saturn SC2 with 124,000 miles on it. My coolant temperature gauge was only staying at ...
A: In that car, there are two temperature sensors. On for the gauge and one for the computer. They are ...
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| 96 saturn SL2 | 7/13/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: noise inside car ,vibration...more at slow speeds, 3-5 MPH growling type noise ..loud! Going at ...
A: I had the exact same issue come up on my old Saturn. It is the wheel bearing that is pressed into ...
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| SC1 runs poorly when hot with AC on. | 7/12/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I've got an SC1 with 140k or so on it, fairly standard scenario, runs great cold, ok warm, lousy ...
A: Have you noticed any noise from under the hood. I encountered this once before and it was because ...
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| 2003 Saturn L200 A/T fluid check | 7/12/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I realize there is no dipstick for checking tranny fluid, however could you run thru the exact ...
A: There is no way to check the fluid. It can only be replaced. When it is filled, it is filled through ...
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| 96 saturn sl2 FINALLY failed smog test | 7/11/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: engine warning light out easy to fix. what is hard is the two codes shown. po117 Engine Coolant ...
A: The oxygen sensor is located in the exhaust manifold in the front of the car. I would replace the ...
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| 92 Saturn SC2 still overheating!!! | 7/10/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: My fan would not switch on, so installed a toggle switch until I could afford to get in repaired. ...
A: It could be possible that you are experiencing the beginning of a head gasket failure. I would take ...
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| 92 Saturn SC2 still overheating!!! | 7/10/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: My fan would not switch on, so installed a toggle switch until I could afford to get in repaired. ...
A: If the car is running at the midway point on a hot day, that is perfectly normal for a saturn and ...
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| 2000 Saturn SL2 stickshift stalling | 7/9/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: My car is stalling often, when idle, and especially when the clutch is pressed. The "service engine ...
A: When you are driving the car, do you notice that the service engine soon light is on all the time or ...
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| 1995 Saturn heavy fuel/smoke smell | 7/9/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: Hey there, over the past fill up on my 1995 Saturn sedan, it has reduced it's MPG 35% and just ...
A: There are a few things to check. Open the hood with the engine running and see if you hear a hissing ...
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