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Saturn S-Series
The first series of Saturn cars, the Saturn S-Series was part of a compact car family produced between 1991 and 2002. It was available in sports coupe, sedan level and sedan wagon variants, with either 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions.
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What does it mean when your car jerks?
If your car jerks, you likely have stepped on the gas pedal a bit too hard but it could be an indication that there is something wrong with the engine or transmission
If your engine is at fault it likely be the engine coil, pistons, cylinders, or head gasket if any are cracked or missing parts or just from wear and tear it can cause jerking of the engine... if it is the engine it is a minor problem but if you have it like that enough time of shifting and driving normally... it can cause more problems to the engine then the expense to fix it could be huge
If it is a transmission problem, the gear and the mechanism is not functioning properly. A faulty transmission can cause unwanted jerking if it does not go into the proper gear as selected. This could be from a bad transmission, blown transmission or the lack of transmission fluid which is critical for the gears to change properly without it the mechanism will no support when the gear changes it simply just wont function correctly. If the transmission is at fault it is obviously critical to get it fixed before you cause serious damage to your car....
How do you replace battery cables on a 2001 Saturn SL2?
Buy new ones. using a socket set remove the old ones. Install the new ones in the same location.
Check the pan as it might be leaking around the pan gasket. It might also be the tranny cooling lines that go from the radiator to the transmission and have quick releases to remove. These can leak at times.
AnswerI have a 1995 SL that was doing the same thing. Turned out that the transmission filter was loose. Changed and tightened it and no more leaks.Will a faulty egr valve cause the enigine to not crank on your 97 Saturn sl?
"Cranking" an engine is a term that is a throwback to when there was an actual crank handle that was used when you wanted to start the engine. Today, the term "Crank the engine" refers to the electric motor (starter) that does the cranking for us.
So technically, no, the EGR valve should not stop an engine from "cranking".
However, since many people use the term "crank the engine" to mean actually starting the engine, perhaps it would be valuable explain that part too.
An EGR valve prevents combustion temperatures from getting so high that valves and pistons melt or weaken from excessive heat. A faulty EGR valve can cause problems, but if the oxygen sensors detect that condition, the computer is SUPPOSED to force the engine to run more rich (excessive fuel), preventing damage.
It is possible, however, that a lean burn (insufficient fuel) condition can cause valves, pistons or head gaskets to burn, making the engine inoperable.
Computer diagnostics can tell quite a bit of information. Connect a code scanner to the diagnostic port to read the codes. You can borrow, rent or buy a code scanner from most auto parts retailers such as Auto Zone or Oreilly.
IF the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) is on, another way to read the computer codes is to connect a jumper wire to the diagnostic port. Examine the diagnostic port on your Saturn. The port is to the left of the steering column and at the bottom of the dashboard. A small piece of wire can be inserted into the two top rightmost sockets and the computer will indicate what codes it has detected. When the jumper wire is in place, turn the key to the on position and you should hear the radiator fan come on, but do not start the engine. Watch the MIL; it will start immediately giving you codes.
If the jumper is in the proper two sockets, the MIL will start flashing.
First it will flash once, pause, then twice, then a longer pause.
That indicates code 12. Code 12 is just the starting position, it is normal and will always be displayed.
Code 12 will be repeated 3 times, then the computer will start to display any other fault codes that it has detected.
You should have a paper and something with which to write while you record the codes. Each code will be displayed 3 times, then the computer will continue to the next code. Once all codes have been displayed, the computer will start over, and display 12, indicating that the list has started again.
If the computer detected no codes, there could still be a problem. Check for fuel pressure. The computer does not detect a faulty fuel pump or an empty fuel tank. The computer also does not detect low or no compression, so these are both conditions that you would need to test independently.
97 is ABOUT the year that most vehicles started using OBD2 diagnostics. If your vehicle is OBD2 compliant, the jumper wires may not work for you, check with your operators manual to prevent damage if the vehicle is OBD2 compliant.
1999 hino fe how to bleed hydraulic clutch?
gravity bleed the slave cylinder. then use a brake bleeder pump to pump fluid into the slave cylinder's bleeder valve. you will have to use a tool or turkey baster to remove the excess fluid from the reservoir and you pump the bleeder to prevent it from over flowing. do not reuse this fluid.
Why would the service engine light come on after putting a cold air intake on a 1998 Saturn SL1?
You have changed enough to confuse the computer. Have you checked with an OBDII handheld to see what codes are popping up?
Can you clean a MAP sensor for 2002 SL1 1.9 sohc?
Yes. remove it and clean it with a towel. also clean the hold it monitors in the manifold
What is tire size of a 2001 Saturn sc2?
Listed on the driver's door post or somewhere else on the vehicle. Also listed in your owner's manual. The correct size is: 195/60-15
Where is the oil pressure sensor on a 93 Saturn SL with DOHC engine?
um i beleave it is behind the motor underneth the intake manifold above the starter motor... one senson with a green wire coming out of it... and your welcome!!
Blown head gasket. You better have this fixed before driving anywhere. Serious engine damage will occur if you continue to drive this car. I second the blown head gasket diagnosis -- classic symptoms.
How do you install Shift Cable Bushing for Saturn?
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Where is the dipstick for 2002 Saturn SL2 for the manual transmission?
No dipstick; just an inspection hole on the side. Unscrew the plug and stick your finger in (a job best performed when the engine is off) to determine the current level of the lubricant. Lubricant SHOULD be even with the bottom of the hole.
If a car jerks when driving what is wrong?
If your car vibrates at high speeds you should get your wheels balanced. Your wheel gets rotated in a machine, and then tiny weights are added to the wheel to eliminate any heavy spots on the wheel.
Is the center bolt for the crank pulley reverse threads on the 2002 Saturn sl2?
No,it is right hand thread.
Why does your 1992 Saturn sl2 oil pressure drop when the car gets hot?
The oil pump in ALL vehicles moves a specific volume of oil with every rotation of the engine. AS the engine runs faster, the pump moves more oil.
When the volume from the oil pump exceeds the rate that leaks past the bearings, pressure builds. Engines are equipped with a "bypass" valve that prevents the oil pressure from exceeding the engineered specifications; but when the space between the bearings and the crankshaft exceeds the original design specifications, the oil will leak past at a greater rate, and the oil pump will not be capable of maintaining the pressure that it once did.
In simple terms, as the engine bearings wear, the oil pressure will tend to drop.
Another part of the puzzle comes from the fact that the engine oil tends to have lower viscosity as it warms up. In other words, cool oil is thicker than hot oil.
When an engine wears to the point that the oil pressure starts to drop the way you describe, you have basically 3 choices:
1. ignore it. If the oil pressure doesn't drop to the point that the engine starts to "knock", you aren't doing much damage.
2. rebuild the engine. With new bearings the engine oil pressure will return to normal.
3. change to an engine oil that has a higher "viscosity". Whatever oil you've been using, use an oil by the same manufacturer but with higher numbers. If you've been using 5W-15, change to 10W-30 or perhaps even 15W-40. That should solve the problem unless the bearings are too worn.
Does a Saturn 1998 have a timing belt or chain?
All of the 4 cylinder Saturn vehicles used a timing chain.
Only the V6 Saturn's used a timing belt.
How do you remove the inside door panel on a 1997 Saturn Wagon?
The inside door panel cannot be removed; instead, to get to the inner workings of the door remove the OUTER panel.
Lift the outer door handle to expose the pins that hold the outer handle to the door mechanism. Then press out the pins and remove the handle.
Then remove the screws around the perimeter of the door that hold the outer panel.
The panel should lift off, exposing all of the inner workings, then you can verify that the inner panel does NOT come off.
How many o2 sensors on 1995 saturn sc2?
The Oxygen sensor that typically on MOST vehicles is the one closest to the heat of the exhaust. Since the SL2 is a 4 cylinder engine with a single exhaust manifold, check (or replace) the FRONT oxygen sensor, which is in the exhaust manifold, just above the "headpipe". It looks a little like a sparkplug, and should be the only thing in the exhaust manifold that has a wire connected.
Where is the blower relay switch for a 1996 Saturn SC2?
The blower resistor is under the dash pad on the top of the heater box
