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Replying to: lear45tech (Nov 20, 2006 2:38 pm) is it a maint-free battery? does it have an indicator window? i'd go to an autozone or similar parts store and have them put their battery / alternator tester on. it will load down the battery and alternator and determine if either is going or gone. however, first - i'd check the condition of the battery terminals: if you see any corrosion you could remove the GND (-)lug from the battery first which connects to the chassis somewhere, then the POS (+ is normally red). use a steel brush to remove any corrosion. re-connect the POS first, then the GND. also check that GND from the battery and make sure it's bolted securely to the vehicle frame. hope it helps.
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Replying to: user777 (Nov 21, 2006 9:48 am)
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Replying to: lear45tech (Nov 22, 2006 8:53 am) i guess i'd look specifically at the fuse / relay compartment and anything w.r.t. the instrument panel, i'd pull the fuse and re-seat it firmly. i'd check for good mechanical connections to the fuse relay compartment itself. if i could find a wiring diagram, i'd trace the wiring to the back of the cluster and make sure all mechanical connections were sound. i wonder if your ignition switch may be a possible cause. is everything in the vehicle having intermittents, or just the gauges / lights?
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Replying to: mzkattitude (Nov 15, 2006 5:16 pm)  I have the same problem sometimes with my 2001 SL2. I bought the car used with not even 30,000 miles on it because people said Saturn built good cars, I was mislead big time. The people at the dealership tell me nothing is wrong and that the car is fine, bull. I thought it was a certain kind of gas I bought, it wasn't that, they say I shouldn't change the fuel filter because I don't change that until 65,000 miles I have 57,000. I have owned it for 4 years and have had nothing but problems with it. It pays off in April and I'm buying a house, so as soon as I buy the house, I'm buying a new car. I'd rather make a monthly payment on a reliable foreign vehicle, than have to constantly fix this one and worry about it. Saturn lost another customer.
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Replying to: evajoesav (Sep 25, 2005 2:12 pm) |
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Replying to: funkhouser (Dec 23, 2000 12:48 pm)  peoplepc.com
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Replying to: user777 (Nov 24, 2006 5:25 am)
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Replying to: lear45tech (Dec 01, 2006 1:26 pm) |
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Replying to: lear45tech (Dec 01, 2006 1:26 pm) did you try googling for a wiring diagram?
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| I bought my car used, everything checked out good and then it started having trouble starting...i took it to the dealership and they had to replace $700 worth of stuff. It ran great until latley. Now the Security light comes on while i'm driving, shortly after that the Service Engine Soon Light comes on. I'm not sure if its b/c its colder out and its from the cold start or if somethings really up. Any Suggestions? | |
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