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"service engine soon" on '93 SL1
My '93 SL1 with 143k miles suddenly had the SES light come on a couple
days ago. The light only comes on going 65 mph or greater on an upward incline, or at 68-70 mph minimum on flat ground. Any idea what this could be? It recently barely failed an emissions test, but I didn't drive it much before the test. Since I started a new job right down the street, I've very rarely driven the car at highway speeds in the last 6 months. I've been reading posts about how to acquire the trouble code, and haven't had a chance to look at the car yet, but might as well ask now if the connector that needs to be jumped is merely under the dashboard, or is it inside the dashboard? |
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Actually to amend my first post - I used a paperclip to get the fault
code (this is all new to me), there is only one: 26 "quad driver output fault" It appears it could be the following: EGR solenoid (no EGR fault 32 though), evap canister purge solenoid, coolant fan relay, A/C relay, speedometer output, coolant hot light, and traction control in '93 automatic model. The compressor on this car has been dead since I bought it, and it never sent out any faults before. As far as I know, the coolant fan is functional as of last week, but better check again. The engine was running cool when this occurred. Canister purge solenoid, whatever that does, is suspect...guess for a $15 part it's worth replacing. Sounds like it craps out on tons of Saturns in this year range. |
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> Canister purge solenoid, whatever that does, is suspect...
This seems likely. My wife's car had similar symptoms (SES came on while driving at medium to high speeds, Code 26) and it was the canister purge solenoid. It's a bit of a pain to get to but if you get under the car and use a mirror to look at the back of the engine it's not so bad. Could also be the EGR valve solenoid. Tim. |
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How did you use a paperclip to get the SES code?
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Well, my SES light came on in my 97 SC1 and I was also experiencing a
rough idle. Had fuel pump replaced ($450) - light goes off. Few weeks later, comes on again!!! Now I have to get something called an ignition module replaced($330). They say it will fix the rough idle (dealer mind you, yeah I know I know) and it does NOT. I dont know what else to do. IT is also going close to overheating in traffic as well which Im told is OK as long as it doesnt go into the red. Are these guys rooking me or what? So, Im concerned about the rough idle. Any ideas? |
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In article om>,
says... > Well, my SES light came on in my 97 SC1 and I was also experiencing a > rough idle. Had fuel pump replaced ($450) - light goes off. Few weeks > later, comes on again!!! Now I have to get something called an ignition > module replaced($330). They say it will fix the rough idle (dealer > mind you, yeah I know I know) and it does NOT. I dont know what else > to do. IT is also going close to overheating in traffic as well which > Im told is OK as long as it doesnt go into the red. Are these guys > rooking me or what? So, Im concerned about the rough idle. Any ideas? How many miles... When was your last tune up... What is the condition of your plugs and wires... Did you go to long before a tune up... What are your plugs gapped to... and What are the codes? "My Saturns over heating" is all we hear on here every summer. The gage is missleading, 2/3rds is nothing. When your engine reaches 220 degrees your fan will kick on. In article . com>, says... > How did you use a paperclip to get the SES code? "You" cant, you just said yours is a 97. |
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112000 and YES, I also had a tune up which I prob didnt need because I
had one a year ago. Ive spent 1500 in the last month and I'm about to pull my hair out! |
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112000 and YES, I also had a tune up which I prob didnt need because I
had one a year ago. Ive spent 1500 in the last month and I'm about to pull my hair out! |
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112000 and YES, I also had a tune up which I prob didnt need because I
had one a year ago. Ive spent 1500 in the last month and I'm about to pull my hair out! |
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