Ask the Car People.SM


Saturn Maintenance & Repair - READ ONLY

860 messages,  Last post on Jul 18, 2007 at 7:06 AM

You are in the Maintenance & Repair - Archived Discussions Forum.

This discussion is ARCHIVED. To reactivate the discussion, post a request in the Lost? Ask the M&R Host for directions! discussion.

What is this discussion about? Saturn VUE, Saturn ION, Saturn L-Series, Saturn Relay, Electrical, Engine, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon, SUV

Messages Page 65 of 87

#638 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn L200 Steering Noises [jst4] by fallingapart

Mar 19, 2006 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: jst4 (Jan 11, 2006 8:07 pm)
I have a 2003 L200 and have many problems with it. It does have close to 60,000 miles. I've had to replace brakes and rotors once already. I also have the exact same noise you are talking about. It doesn't happen all of the time, seems to be worse in the morning when the car is cold and improves throughout the day. The starter also sounds as if it is going. When I start the car I hear an awful grinding sound afterwards. Getting ready to take it to the shop this week. I have an extended warranty, I'm sure they will find some reason why the problems don't fall under it.

#639 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn L200 Steering Noises [fallingapart] by jst4

Mar 20, 2006 (8:42 am)

Replying to: fallingapart (Mar 19, 2006 3:29 pm)
On my third visit to the dealer, I hope we may have finally found the answer to the steering noises (it's getting fixed today). True to form, the steering would not make any noise during my third visit, but I demanded that they replace the power steering hose as suggested in a previous reply to my original message. When the mechanic started to look at that, he discovered that my steering rack was defective (the seals had leaked out their fluid) and needed to be replaced. He considered that a big problem and needs the whole day to repair it. Considering that the car turns three years old in June, it's weird to be having these kind of problems already. Also, my drivers side visor just fell off and they are replacing that too. Although it's all covered under warranty, I can only image what will happen next. Looks like you were wise to get the extended warranty. Oh yeah, and I just had them do something to my back brakes because they were making a terrible screeching sound. It was an easy fix, something about cleaning the brakes.

#640 of 860 Power Windows by sergeantrock

Mar 20, 2006 (6:44 pm)

My 97 SL2 with 115,000 Km's has a strange power window problem. The front doors windows power up and down but with an irregular speed. One day they go down an inch or so and then almost stop. If you push the down button again they will go down a little bit more and when they reach about half way begin to speed up and finaly reach the full open position. They go up just fine. The next day they power down with no apparent slowness. This problem changes from day to day. The back windows seem fine. Obviously the front windows get more use. Is this a switch problem or a servo problem? If it is a switch, is it the button switch or some other mechanism in the door it self.

#641 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn L200 Problem [citrouille13] by davidnsnyder

Mar 21, 2006 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: citrouille13 (Mar 13, 2006 5:07 pm)
I've recently starting experiencing the same thing with my '02 SL2 - any help would be awesome!

#642 of 860 Re: saturn dealerships closing in so. cal [beebee13] by jer78

Mar 23, 2006 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: beebee13 (Mar 12, 2006 11:22 pm)
If she has the extended warrantly(i.e. Car Care Plan), she can return that through the delearship and recieve a prorated portion back of time not used. For regular warranty, you will still have to go through a Saturn Dealership.

#643 of 860 Customizing my Vue by jer78

Mar 23, 2006 (2:51 pm)

I have recently started customizing my 05 Saturn Vue, but have had little luck finding aftermarket items for it(other than what the dealership sells) I am just looking for items that would make my vehicle different and stand out.

#644 of 860 Transmission shifting problems by davidnsnyder

Mar 23, 2006 (4:41 pm)

Replying to: davidnsnyder (Mar 21, 2006 2:08 pm)
My passing gear irregularity was diagnosed as a bad cylinder block - I guess it basically controls the amount of transmission fluid that allows the car to shift smoothly (either in and out of passing gears or regular). The fix cost me close to a grand - the part itself was close to $600. Good luck to all!

#645 of 860 fast idle by rkachmar

Mar 24, 2006 (3:59 am)

My 2001 SL1 with 42,000 miles has a very fast idle when you put in park after warmed up or sometimes at a stop light. I put a new cooling sensor in it, which did not fix the problem. This only does it when it,s cold outside. Any body have any ideas?

#646 of 860 Re: L-200 Vibration Problems [amackenzie] by bustr

Mar 29, 2006 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: amackenzie (Aug 07, 2001 9:09 am)
If this problem was during the winter months you may have had snow stuck or frozen in the wheels this could throw off the balance on the wheels causing a vibration. also mud will cause the same problems when stuck in wheels. maybe this will help!

#647 of 860 Re: Transmission shifting problems [davidnsnyder] by citrouille13

Mar 29, 2006 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: davidnsnyder (Mar 23, 2006 4:41 pm)
I actually just had mine diagnosed as a problem with my catalytic converter by my mechanic. I had it towed to the nearest Saturn facility and it turns out the part was still covered under warranty, so the part, services, and towing were all covered. I was originally told by Saturn that it might be a bad cylinder block also, but my mechanic is amazing and took a look at it for me and found it was the catalytic converter. If the problem persists you might want them to take a look at that, and if your car has under 80,000 miles its warrantied.

Messages Page 65 of 87

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement