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#341 of 860 Re: Saturn LW300 Dead battery then no Speedometer [jimmyray] by jimmyray

Jul 08, 2005 (7:20 pm)

Replying to: jimmyray (Jul 01, 2005 11:40 am)
Finely Saturn had to admit Battery problems.3 failures in last 2 years. They had to jump start (thats 4 times) at service shop. Battery had 2 more years but Saturn only backs battery for 3 years (LW300 April 2002) Got no credit for remaining 2 years. Would not put in another Delco (Booo). Gave them Optima Gel Cell. Cost $130 (sears). Saturn wanted $150 for a Delco! (Boo). They said over 20 'codes were in memory all from bad battery. Guys at shop were great, but 'Saturn won't admit or back bad Delco's.!!

#342 of 860 Fuel Pump Problems 2001 L Series by earldavis

Jul 09, 2005 (10:05 am)

I currently own a 2001 Saturn L200 with 89,000 miles on it. When it was around 40,000 the gas gauge started registering about 1/4 tank less that was was in the car. The car was under warranty and I took it to my Saturn dealer and had them to fix the problem. They told me that they replaced the assembly in the gas tank that registers the gas. At my last service at the dealership, I told them that I was having the same problem with the fuel gauge and they said that they would replace the part the next time I was in for service.
 
Last week, my car died in the middle of the road. No warning, it just quite like I had run out of gas. I had the car towed to a local mechanic as the dealership is 50 miles away and the warranty expired a while back. The mechanic said that the fuel pump is not working and he also noticed that the gas gauge was not registering the correct amount of gas. He then told me that the part was all made together and located in the fuel tank. The part costs about $500 and he can only get a listing for the part from Saturn.
 
Has anyone else had a problem with the fuel pump for the L Series?
 
Thanks!
Earl

#343 of 860 No brakes - from time to time at its own pleasure by jmacon

Jul 11, 2005 (6:27 pm)

My Saturn L200 has 49,000 miles. From time to time the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor and no brakes. If I pump the brakes, I have brakes. Ease the pedal down - all the way to the floor - no brakes.
 
First time I complained - still under warranty - could not get it to duplicate it.
Second time I complained - out or warranty - 43,000 miles - could not get it to duplicate problem - new pads and rotors.
Third time I complained - 49,000 miles - could not duplicate problem at shop - new master cylinder - split cost 50/50 with Saturn
Today it did it again - I stopped for lunch all seems OK??
How can I sue Saturn after I die in a wreck? Or does anyone know what to do to fix the problem.
What rights do I have as a consumer? I cannot get the car to duplicate the problem at my will it only does when it pleases.
I once owned a fleet of 30 busses, never a problem like this.

#344 of 860 Re: Saturn LW300 Dead battery then no Speedometer [jimmyray] by dtownfb

Jul 11, 2005 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: jimmyray (Jul 08, 2005 7:20 pm)
I read an interesting article by "Click and Clack" yesterday about a batterry dying very early. They attributed it to a bad voltage regulator in the alternator. The bad voltage regulator allowed to the alternator to overcharge the battery and reduce the life of the battery. Since GM has had well documented problems with their alternators in their mid-size cars, this could be the true problem. They say that you have to test the entire charging system to catch this problem.
 
You may be able to do a Google search on Click and Clack. They are a syndicated automobile talk show.

#345 of 860 Re: No brakes - from time to time at its own pleasure [jmacon] by dtownfb

Jul 11, 2005 (9:07 pm)

Replying to: jmacon (Jul 11, 2005 6:27 pm)
If you are out of warranty, go find an independent mechanic to look at the vehicle. There is nothing "special" about the vehicle that only Saturn dealership can work on it. Stop messing around with the dealership. They are simply guessing at the problem.
 
You can't sue anyone after you are dead so stop worrying about a lawsuit and call a competent mechanic to look over your vehicle instead. You also are responsible for your safety.

#346 of 860 1993 Saturn Overheating by loganwolf

Jul 12, 2005 (2:41 am)

Yeah i have a saturn from 1993 and it overheats alot all the time, i also live in PR if thats any concern. im seeking to know what to do to stop it from overheating alot im not sure if its because it has a thermostat since most cars in pr don't have one down here so i'm not sure what to do if anyone does let me know... till then.

#347 of 860 guard on bottom of car dragging by joshrockit

Jul 12, 2005 (8:10 am)

Hello,
What I assume is a plastic guard for where the oil tank is and other parts of the engine, is dragging because one of the clips holding it in place has broken off. Is there any way I can fix this on my own? Should I just bring it in to a repair shop or the dealer? any advice is appreciated.
Thanks.

#348 of 860 Re: Fuel Pump Problems 2001 L Series [earldavis] by ruthe1one

Jul 13, 2005 (11:45 am)

Replying to: earldavis (Jul 09, 2005 10:05 am)
i have the same problem with 2001 L series. i have the L200 with 69,000 miles and last week my car just died like it was out of gas. a mechanic check the gasoline pressure coming from the fuel pump. sometimes the car will crank back up if it sits. this is the second major problem with this car. my timing chain broke at 45,000 and caused major engine damages..no more saturns for me

#349 of 860 Re: hot start - starting problem [jas] by dutchess_x

Jul 13, 2005 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: jas (Jul 14, 2004 1:35 pm)
i have a 97' 4 door SL2 also. my car has massive overheating problems. i can keep them under control by putting water in it every few days. also my car does the not starting thing too. everyone has told me to put oil in it. the first time this went on for a couple weeks, then i added a couple qts. of oil, and what do you know, it started up quickly every time that was about 6 months ago
 
  NOW, just the other day, i was driving on the highway, and some power seemed to be lost. so i pressed the gas pedal just a little, and my RPM gauge shot way up then went down to zero. the car never shut off. and there was gas in it. but when i pressed the gas pedal, it just would go straight to the floor, and no gas came through, no sound of reving enging, RPM gauge stayed at zero.
 i pulled off the highway, called AAA and had my car towed home. now it wont start. i put the key in, turn it, and it makes some kind of electricle noise.

#350 of 860 1993 Sl Saturn. by loganwolf

Jul 14, 2005 (4:16 am)

I'm sorry but i am really in need of help. i have this saturn. had it for about two months the most.. it was running fine shifts were good didn't overheat. nothing... now about two weeks ago it just started overheating... and till three days ago it also started making this very very loud noise like birds chirping or something just very loud, and it does it till it get close to overheating then it runs just fine and then it overheats, so i stop for a bit let it cool off check the bottle for coolant and it like slightly pushes the coolant up. .I live in Puerto Rico, about for saturns are in the hole island i think. and no one knows how to work on it... now since i live down here i have been told several time(i mean alot) that cars dont have Thermostat down here i dont even know the name for it in english... but just cars down here dont have that and mine does seeing as it was imported. now i really need some help, i work and live alone, this is the only vehicle available to me, and i cant get a loan not 21 yet, lol.. so its either find a way to fix it or walk all the way to work, and i know this sounds needy.... and i am i really need help. please anyone.

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