A short cut to check the codes on a 1993 Saturn; locate the code reader connector below the steering column under the dash. Insert a wire or paper clip between the upper right two pins of the connector. (pins are side by side) Cycle the key to the "on" position (engine off). The "service engine soon"light will flash the normal ignition code first -three times example blink - one (pause)....one...two (or code 12) repeat blink -one (pause)....one...two (code 12) repeat for a third time. Then the light will flash the next code> Blink - one...two...three (pause) one...two.. (or Code 32) ????EGR circuit failure???? repeat code 32 two more times. finally after all the codes are flashed the normal ignition code will appear again at the end of the cycle.
Remember each code will be repeated three times.
Some shop manuals have the codes listed in the books
Also I think this trick only works up to 1994 (update: actually to 1995. They went to OBDII in 1996).
Maybe try going to Autozone, they will check your codes for you for free.
hope this helps.
AnswerAutozone can't help you... they will only test I believe 1996 and up.Have vehicle scanned to have codes cleared
Get the codes using a scanner
engine light
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Replace your ECTS. Get the SES codes
unhook the battery for 5 minutes thiss will erase all error codes (and preset radio stations) if the SES (service engine soon) light comes back on take it to a mechanic or buy a OBD2 code reader
It means that the engine computer has detected an emissions related failure.
you need to have the car's computer scanned to see what codes are making the service engine soon light appear.
The service engien light (check engine) comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a code. You need to have the codes read, diagnosed and repaired to keep the light off.The service engien light (check engine) comes on when the engine computer detects a malfunction and sets a code. You need to have the codes read, diagnosed and repaired to keep the light off.
The orange engine light means that your Saturn LS300 has a sensor that is signaling for a service. This could be an oxygen sensor, an oil sensor, or even a tire sensor.
unless the battery has been disconnected, a history of previous codes is retained in memory and you will be able to tell why your service engine light was on earlier. disconnecting the battery erases all codes - you would have to wait until service engine light comes on again to read any recent codes. good luck!
The service engine soon, or check engine, light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the cause of the trouble codes.