Just a quick gripe. Noticed on our LW200 Wagon 5 of 6 of the bulbs for the third brake lamp were out. The single bulb lighting was virtually worthless in daylight. I didn't have time to look for alternate sources so went to Saturn. $9 per bulb and the parts guy had his greasy hands all over them...

I was wondering if anyone here could help. I need to replace the A/C compressor on my SW1 and I am trying to locate the dryer unit but it seems to be tucked away somewhere that I can't see from looking down under the hood. Can anyone tell me where this is located? Even better, is there any websites...

Car: 1995 Saturn SL1 SOHC. Symptom: Both reverse/back-up lights do not turn on when in reverse gear. My troubleshooting: From reading my Haynes manual.... I located the Back-up Light Switch on top of the manual transaxle. 1. The Back-up Light fuse is good. 2. Bulbs test fine. 3. There is...

I have a question that is causing a lot of concern.............I have a 2002 L-Series Saturn and it has become increasingly difficult to get the steering wheel to unlock so the car will start. Sometimes it seems hard to get the key into the ignition and when the key does go in, its hard to get the...

My 92 SL1 had a whining alternator not too long ago (2-3 months). I took the serpentine belt off and spun it to doublecheck. Sure enough, it seemed like it had a couple of bad spots on the bearing. So I bought a rebuild kit, fixed it up and it worked quite nicely for a little while. However, the...

I just got back from a vacation and my trusty 2001 SL2 has a new heating problem. After starting it up and letting it idle maybe 5 minutes the temp guage registers only a bit above "cold" . . . the first mark on the guage. Usually it would be almost to the "normal" heat level . . . almost to...

Hello all.. I have a '03 Saturn ION that has about 50,000 miles on it.. what would you consider the essential things to tune up? Spark plugs, transmission flush etc? I would like to keep it in real good running shape, without breaking the bank!

I received this message from my brother-in-law who is having a problem with his climate control. I pass his message along unedited. This is all I know about his problem. Haven't been able to reach him for further information or clarification. He's traveling. Any body have any idea what could be...

Had the resister replaced twice. Seems when it's damp outside, the running lamps won't come on. The light flickers in the dash and then goes out. Any idea's. Saturn replaced the resister about a month ago for the second time, but it happened again the next day.

The CD player in my 2005 VUE doesn't work. Radio is otherwise fine. Would you: 1) Take it to a Saturn dealer to repair? 2) Go to a car stereo place and get the whole thing replaced? 3) Just live with it, since my last car only had cassette anyway? 4) Other

OK, Thanks for all the replys! I guess I will try the Chevron with Techron, since that seems to be the popular one here. Thanks again for the help!

Almost out of powertrain warranty ; 90000 km ; Saturn dealer says the head gasket is leaking oil. I see no drips ; no significant usage between oil changes (5000 km) It took the dealer 2 tries - with dye in the oil - to confirm a leak. Any suggestions about the pros & cons of just leaving as is...

Browsing thru www.gmpowertrain.com, I took a look at the upcoming Astra engine. This may have been discussed here before, but here is the proof. Click on this link: http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2008/08car.htm then on the "P" link for the 1.8 engine. Viola! a belt driven...

My SC2 finally became parked. It started showing 'shift slamming' and I read in a few places that you can replace the fluid and maybe solve it if you're lucky. I may try this. Otherwise you're looking at a whole new 'transmission valve body' and I'd probably rather sell the car. Anyone have an...

I have a 2002 Saturn SL1, and a good 1/3 of the time when I break (whether on a hill or on flat road), the car accelerates up to 2,500 RPMs. It also happens when I am almost completely stopped, which worries me because I don't want to bump anyone on front of me. I am trying to find some answers...

I just noticed that when I engage the air recycle button I can hear or feel no difference in the air flow. If this is working properly of course your can hear and feel an increase in the air flow. The indicator light does go on but that's it aside from a low but audible beep when the button is...

Hi, Any ideas as to what sensor would trigger this? Engine is running ok, I haven't changed the oil in awhile. No smoke out the tail pipe. Oil level is good. Would the water pump have seized? Model SL1 year 93 Thanks

My wifes car is a 1999 Saturn SL1 with about 85k miles on it. Up until this last weekend it was running fine. I changed the oil on it and drove it a bit and it ran fine. The next day my wife reported some major problems with it. At idle it runs somewhat poorly. It seems to be missing every...

Maybe someone has some deep insight into this. I thought I knew all the answers, like "if your alternator goes bad then the alternator or battery light will come on on the dash", but that's never been the case. Our 16-year-old 92 SL1 had the alternator conk out last Friday, and the only light that...

Hello, need some help. Have a 97 SC2 and had it up for sale. Daughter left the windows open and we got a deluge rainstorm overnight and the next day, it had three to four inches of water inside. To make matters worse, we had a flight several hours later out of the country so the car was...