Forum: Saturn
December 17th 10, 08:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Forum: Saturn
December 16th 10, 10:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Views: 1,451
Autotap
Got the unit yesterday. A little odd that the engine has to be running to
connect between OBDII and the laptop computer. Haven't tried key in the run
position but engine not turning.
No diagnostic...
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Forum: Saturn
December 9th 10, 04:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Views: 1,226
All the warning lights stayed on.
any update on that?
"Fred" > wrote in message
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> It was reported today by the wife that when she went to
> start the Saturn, it started...
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Forum: Saturn
November 22nd 10, 08:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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who's selling good OEM type Saturn Parts?
Of course you asked for OEM 'type'
I've had some good experience ordering remanufactured parts through
AutoZone.
For new OEM, any GM dealer has access to Saturn parts while they last....
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Forum: Saturn
November 22nd 10, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Views: 3,311
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Forum: Saturn
October 11th 10, 03:00 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
good news - SW1 fuel pump running
"Private" > wrote in message
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> I agree with your comment regarding ground connections. My policy has
> been to always clean (and...
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Forum: Saturn
June 30th 10, 03:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,600
LW300 rear suspension
Bushings are starting to go in the rear trailing arms. Ordered new trailing
arms at $350 each (ouch!) as the bushings are about $90 each by themselves,
made more sense to get the trailing arms....
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Forum: Saturn
June 24th 10, 01:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,480
My Saturn's Radio has A.D.D.
If the vehicle is still under warranty, have GM fix it. If not, probably
best to get an aftermarket radio installed by an independent car audio shop.
HD radios are coming down in price and you will...
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Forum: Saturn
June 7th 10, 01:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,546
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Forum: Saturn
April 8th 10, 01:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,247
CPS, was Idle control Valve
"danielr" > wrote in message
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> Car Fixed:
> Before categorically blaming the PCM, this mechanic checked...
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Forum: Saturn
March 19th 10, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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2001 Saturn L300 Fuel Pump Removal
Are you sure that the fuel pump is gone? have you verified the electrical
connections? iirc there is a dangle connector for fuel pump, vacuum sensor
and fuel gauge on forward side toward driver's...
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Forum: Saturn
March 17th 10, 03:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,257
compression test
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> Thanks for the words of encouragement.
> I intend to keep the car as long as I possibly can although it got
> really close to getting junked a couple of months ago.
> One of the timing chain...
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Forum: Saturn
March 11th 10, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,247
Idle control Valve?
"dondjn" > wrote in message
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> On Mar 9, 12:47 pm, danielr > wrote:
>> Before I start...
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Forum: Saturn
March 10th 10, 03:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,247
Idle control Valve?
When did you replace the fuel filter last?
Did you use any 'drygas' to remove water in the fuel system? Water will plug
the fuel filter.
Do you get fuel pressure at key on?
Do you get fuel delivery...
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Forum: Saturn
February 8th 10, 09:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,257
compression test
"danielr" > wrote in message
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> On Feb 8, 3:46 am, "Private" > wrote:
>> > "danielr"...
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Forum: Saturn
February 5th 10, 07:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Forum: Saturn
January 22nd 10, 10:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,400
Oil changes
I regularly check my oil level. (after all, most saturn's consume some oil)
Don't just look at the level of the oil on the dipstick, look at the color
too (and smell). When it is getting dark, it's...
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Forum: Saturn
January 20th 10, 10:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,656
2001 L300 Bad O2 Sensor?
Thanks for the recommendation. I was going to look up autotap again today
and found that their website was down. Will try again later.
I'm an industrial customer of B&B Electronics, parent company...
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Forum: Saturn
January 20th 10, 09:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
1996 SL INTERMITANT NO START PROBLEM- NEED HELP
Don't know it it applies to you, but it's been above freezing here in metro
NY. Any water that might have gotten into the starter is no longer binding
things up.
afik, the neutral safety switch...
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Forum: Saturn
January 15th 10, 10:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
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Forum: Saturn
January 15th 10, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Views: 1,336
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Forum: Saturn
January 12th 10, 08:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
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2001 L300 Bad O2 Sensor?
iirc- that is the front upstream O2 sensor and it is telling you that the
heater circuit is not regulating. Most common problem is the heater circuit
opened up inside the sensor. Just for gits and...
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Forum: Saturn
December 23rd 09, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
1996 SL ENGINE RACING PROBLEM
"Buzz" > wrote in message
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>>Why the hell did you do that???
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> I have always changed my own oil on this SL since it was...
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Forum: Saturn
December 22nd 09, 01:46 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
1996 SL ENGINE RACING PROBLEM
Let's go with the EGR valve possibly sticking open. Any gross vacuum leak,
including excess EGR flow, will cause the RPMs to kick up.
The fact that you had a loose battery cable probably lost some...
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Forum: Saturn
December 8th 09, 10:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Airbag Light
afik, the airbag circuit tests the electrical continuity of the squibs and
available firing voltage at key on. A squib is similar in concept to an
electrical blasting cap. When sufficient current...
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