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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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Grinding noise when you turn a corners?
Could either be a bad starter drive or a bad tooth on the ring gear/flywheel Try turning the engine manually (large socket on crankshaft) and see if it starts without grinding. If so, probably a bad tooth. If no change probably a bad starter drive
How do you remove the ignition lock cylinder from a 1994 Saturn sc2?
If it is like the '97 SC2, which it likely is:
Remove the plastic cover from around the steering column.
Turn the old ignition cylinder to ACC (I know what you are about to say... If you can turn the cylinder, why replace it. Unfortunately I can't answer that. I had to drill out the old lock to replace the one on my saturn. Please consult a locksmith before doing so. You don't want to drill into the wrong parts.)
With the old cylinder turned to ACC, there is a small button on the side (probably upper right towards the air vents) Push this button in and the old cylinder should pull out. Installation is reverse of removal (without the drilling...)
How do you replace valve seals in a 1996 Saturn SL1?
You replace the valve seals on a 1996 Saturn SL1 by removing all of the hardware to get to the valves, unseating them, cleaning them, and sliding the new valve gaskets on. In order to do this you should consider getting a good Chiltons or other repair manual for your make, model, year, and engine.
How do you Test ignition module 1998 Saturn SL?
Not all 2000 saturns have been recalled or so Im told I have a 2000 Saturn ls2 that ignition just stopped suddenlly one day turned over and nothing (good thing I have remote start)but when trying to get it fixed with recall they said there were very few affected by recall;;;let me know if you come up with ANY solutions,,thanks
Dont replace it!!! Take it to Saturn - ITS FREE - WAS RECALLED, goto the dealer and I am almost sure they will do it free of charge.
Where is starter relay located on 2000 Saturn sl1?
I just found the relay on my 1999 sc2.I have a standard tranny and I followed the wires from the clutch safety switch. My relay was up under the dash on the drivers side taped with electrical tape to the harness. Hard to see get agood flashlight.
Probably at the top of starter- follow the + battery cable should connect to starter solenoid (relay)
How do you replace the alternator on a 1995 Saturn sl?
It is relatively simple for any car:
1) Disconnect the battery. This is incredibly important. Do not skip this step.
2) Disconnect the wiring from the back of the old alternator.
3) Remove the belt from the alternator pulley.
3a) If the belt is serpentine look for a spring loaded tension pulley. Push on this and slip the belt off a convenient pulley. The entire belt will go slack.
3b) If you have individual belts the alternator should be mounted on a slotted bracket. Loosen the bolt to this bracket and the alternator should move so you can get the belt off.
4) Remove the old alternator. Depending on the car this is where it gets tricky. Sometimes they bury the thing so well you have to remove other parts of the engine to get it off. Take your time.
5) Insert the new alternator and replace anything else you had to take off.
6) Put the belt back on the alternator and tension it, if necessary.
7) Connect the wiring to the alternator
8) Reconnect the battery.
9) Take a measurement of the system voltage with the motor off.
10) start the motor.
11) Take a measurement of the system voltage. It should be around 14V. If your battery is very dead this may not be the case. Compare to the above measurement. If the voltage is rising to around 14V, it is working.
To get to the alternator, you have to get it from the bottom of the car. Make sure you disconnect the battery! I just did the job today (2-13-06) with another person. You don't need 2 people, but it helps tremendously. It's rather tight in some of the locations, but it's definitely workable.
First, you must remove the front passenger side wheel and place the car up on Jack stands. It helps to have the whole front elevated as you will be working underneath the car most of the time. Then remove the plastic guards that are behind the wheel. They are held in place by two plastic pins (the anchor type pins).
Once the car is up, refer to the diagram under the hood that gives the serpentine belt routing. You'll see the Tension wheel that you need to move. It's really easy to get to from the wheel axle level. Use a 14mm wrench (NOT A SOCKET!, it's too small of a space to fit the barrel of the socket). Grab onto the bolt head on the wheel and turn clockwise. The whole assembly then moves down, as it's on a spring. That will loosen the Serpentine belt. If you have another person, have them remove the serpentine belt from one of the pulleys as you are holding down the tension pulley. Once the belt is off, ease the tension pulley back into place. You can now pull the belt off all the pulleys.
The alternator is held in by two bolts. they are 13mm bolts, you can use a socket for these. The top bolt is harder to find and easier to reach and loosen if you do it from the bottom of the car. It takes time to loosen, but it can be done. The bottom is a long bolt with a nut on the end. You'll need a 13mm wrench and a 13mm socket for this. From under the car looking at the alternator, place the wrench on the left side of the bolt and the socket wrench on the right. The right side is a nut that holds the bolt in place. Remove the nut and pull the bolt out to the left.
Next, there is a plastic guard that protects the wiring. You can remove that by using a 10mm ratchet on the bolt that is on the left hand side (from underneath the car) of the alternator. it sits just above the grounding wire. Remove that bolt. If you have someone helping, have them reach through the top of the car and hold the alternator in place while pushing the guard up. It is also held by a little clip, so if you push up you'll unlatch it. Pull the guard off and set aside.
Next, remove the grounding wire on the side with a 10mm socket wrench. Then unclasp the clip holding the wiring to the alternator with a flat head screw driver. You'll see how the clip is removed when you see it.
Next, remove the alternator. It may be stuck in place, so have someone come from the top or from the bottom to pound one of the sides where the long bolt was. Once free, remove it through the wheel well.
Once you have this done, just reverse the directions to install the new one. It's fairly easy once you've removed it, to see how it's done.
Hook up the battery and start the car!
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What does the diagnostic code U1300 mean for a 2002 Saturn SL-100?
U1300 is a communication error between computers If either the SDM (air bag computer) or the Pcm (engine computer) or Abs if equipped loses Voltage for a period of time (4secs) the code will set. The air bag light or the service light will be on if the code is current
Or, you could go to eBay and search for "saturn shifter bushing" and get a replacement bushing for around $20. I found this information at this website: http://www.chaosmagnet.com/blog/archives/000112.html if it is a standard tranny your bushing on the stick shift has gone bye bye go to a junk yard and pop off another one and replace as Saturn does not carry this part you must buy the whole shifter cable for around 150-200 bucks I found a set of nylon wiper linkage bushings at Advance Auto, part #49448, that can be modified to work. Most of the major auto supply stores have the same item in the HELP!section. Cut off the end of the bushing at the first indention to make it short enough to work. File off the ridge nearest to the lip on the back so the bushing will slide through the cable end. Put a little grease inside of the bushing, put it through the cable end and and clip it on to the metal knob on the shifter with channel-lock pliers. It takes a little effort with the pliers to get it on. I have been using this for six weeks with no problems. Since there are several bushings in the package, I have modified another and keep it in the car just in case.
What is the difference between overhead cam and overhead valve?
Overhead valves open vertically from the head into the combustion chamber. Overhead valve engines use a system of lifters, push rods, and rocker arms to operate the valves. The cam on an overhead valve system is adjacent to the crankshaft, and the lifters, push rods and rockers work together to operate the valves.
Overhead cam engines position the camshaft directly above the valves. In that position, there is much less weight of the valve operation mechanism, resulting in a potentially higher engine operating speed.
What does it mean when you are driving and you can feel your car jerk into gear?
change the map sensor
How much do top fuel drivers earn a year?
First, you share the winnings with the people who built your car, your crew and anyone else who is part of the team. That part is based on your contract and it's impossible to say how much an individual driver would earn from that.
Second, endorsements are based not just on your ability, but also on your general appeal. If you are the best driver on the circuit, but come across as a pedophile, you're not going to get much in the way of endorsements, so that will cut into your ability to earn.
In short, it's difficult to say what such a driver might earn. In life, you don't earn what you're worth, you earn what you negotiate.
How do you bleed air out of coolant system 97 Saturn?
procedure on how to bleed air out of coolant system on 97 saturn ls
How do you replace the oil filter located on a 1997 Saturn SL2?
Raise the front of the vehicle. Open oil fill cap on engine. Open drain plug on bottom of engine with wrench and drain oil out. Behind the engine on the passenger side is the oil filter. Place a filter removal tool on it and rotate counter-clockwise to loosen. Once loose you can spin off by hand. Watch your eyes. Clean off the surface and apply some new oil to the seal of the new filter and spin on. Hand tighten as hard as you can, do not use a tool to tighten unless you don't have the strength to give it a good twist. Replace the drain plug in the oil pan and refill the engine with oil. I changed my oil filter on my 1997 Saturn sl2 once and decided that I would not do it again. It is in an cramped place. It took me a long time to get it out, whereas an oil change company does it in about ten minutes.
Changing the oil on a '97 SL2 can be a bit of a pain, but really it's one of the easier cars to change. In comparison to, say, one of the late '90s Ford Tauruses, where you had to reach around the usually piping-hot exhaust pipe as it snaked down from the engine and along the undercarriage. The first answer is dead-on, but a small tip: if you lay a plastic grocery bag on top of the axle housing directly underneath the oil filter, you can avoid some really nasty dripping. The bag will act as a sort of conduit for the oil coming out of the filter to run down, dripping it straight into your oil catch-pan. Then when you're finished, just pull the bag off and all you have is a few drips to wipe off. Works like a charm for me.
Is a motor for a 1997 SC1 Saturn and a SC2 Saturn interchangable?
Technically yes. I have done this conversion, but there will be some problems along the way. The two motors both use the same sensor components and wireing. the throttle body may have to be swapped back due to vaccuum demands. the car will start and run, but without changing the engine computer it will generate a few pesky trouble codes, enough that the car would not pass emmissions.
it would fit in the body just fine everything generally lines up needs a computer otherwise itll be like pouring a water bottle through a garden hose, all you will get is a trikel and no real benefits
How many gallons does your 1997 Saturn SL1 gas tank hold?
12.8 us gallons
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Actually, it's 12.2 gallons. 1996 was the last model year the S-Series had the 12.8 gallon tank. The size was changed to add a "Low Fuel" Sensor in the 1997 models that the 1996 models (and before) did not have. 1996 is 12.9 gallons
Perhaps the coolant was overfilled. It will expand because of heat or pressure and the excess makes it way to the coolant refill tank. Make sure your coolant doesn't have oil in it. In a worst case scenario you could have a faulty head gasket or engine damage that allows engine oil to seep into the coolant. But if you don't see oil in the coolant, then just drain some off.
Do you need a special tool to change the hub assemblies on a 95 Saturn SL2?
Is this the front assembly or the rear? I can't say for sure on the rear, but on the front, you will need a very large socket for the nut at the outside of the hub assembly. I don't recall for sure, but I think it's like 30mm. Check before you buy a socket for it, as they are expensive. Also, you may want to have a pickle fork to break the ball joints loose up front. Aside from the large nut at the outside of the hub assembly, the largest wrench you will need is 19mm. If you can find a Chiltons manual for a Saturn SL, it will walk you through the entire process of removal and re-assembly.
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Found this link to change a Saturn S-Series front hub. It worked perfectly as all the pictures were extremely helpful. I actually pressed new bearings into to the existing hubs which is not recommended by Saturn but worked out OK for me.
http://www.xwarlordx.com/twin_cam/tech.html
What does the cam sprocket line up with when putting on a timing chain?
Generally, for most single cam engines, there is a dot or mark on the cam sprocket and a similar mark on the crank sprocket. Point them at each other. the timing marks on the crank and cam sprockets must be lined up with marks on the timing chain in an overhead cam engine
How much should it cost to replace a head gasket on a 1996 Saturn SL 1.9L DOHC?
If the work is to be done by Saturn, Expect to Pay between $1100.00 and $1250.00
I am doing the same project, just picked up the headgasket and headbolts from O'Reilly for $42. I'm waiting to see how bad the intake and exhaust manifold gaskets are before I spend the $7apiece for new ones. I'm broke, lookin to do this as cheap as possible. lol
If your cooling system is full of oil, you'll need to flush the system VERY well with a mild detergent, and then TONS of water to get all the remaining oil and detergent out. If you have oil in the cooling system, Saturn will tell you to replace your radiator/hoses/waterpump. I am not doing this, just am flushing the system throughly. I have done many headgaskets before, and have never had any adverse results from not replacing radiator/hoses/waterpump.
Once you have the cylinder head off, that needs to be planed or resurfaced, to make sure your new gasket will seal properly. This costs $40+tax at engine shops here in WI.
After buying new oil, coolant, the gasket(s), and headbolts, plus the cost to resurface the head, I'll be getting this done for somewhere around $160-$225.
If this is your first time replacing a headgasket, this would be the motor to do it on. The 1.9L single cam is easy to work on, and there's not much to get in your way or make things difficult.
Best of luck!
For a 96 Saturn sl1 how can you check to see if the electric fan is working properly?
Open the hood. Start the car. Let it run at idle for awhile. Eventually your temp gauge inside will get up around to the halfway mark. Around the point you should hear it click on. You really can't not hear the change. Than your coolant gauge should go down to the 1/4 mark. If it continue to heat up, your fan might be working but your thermostat might need replacing.
It's most likely the crankshaft position sensor.
Answerthis sensor could be one of several sensors there are sensors for , the reverse light switch. gear selctor. speed sensors. selector actuator sensor. safety sensor for starting. also sensors for computer to tell what gear to selectIt is the crankshaft position sensor!
