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#87 of 92 Re: 2001 SL manual [sdsun] by johnbar Aug 28, 2009 (5:31 am)
Replying to: sdsun (May 04, 2009 4:29 pm) I have exactly the fault on our Saturn 2000 SL1 my manual gave me some good tips to help find the problem. There are four basic parts the 30 Amp fuse under the bonnet, the key, the switch behind the key on the columb, the soleniod and starter. Run a wire (15 amp capacity) from the "S" terminal on the soleniod up to the battery terminals (do not connect). Run the car till fault appears ie starter does not turn. Put a meter from the wire to the ground battery terminal (black). (If you do not have a meter connect 12V bulb) Turn the ignition switch to start if the meter reads or the bulb lights power is getting to the soleniod. If this is happening (on my car it did not) then use the wire (with the ignition switch turned on) , holding it with pliers hold it on to battery positive terminal (make one good contact or it will spark quite well). If the starter motor does not turn have it checked, if engine starts, you have reduced the fault to, ignition key, ignition switch or fuse. Use meter with power off to check on resistance reading in thoes area's. Mine the engine started and now I am chasing the fault in thoes curcuits, when I find it I will let you know.
#88 of 92 Re: My 2002 SL Saturn [ymmot11] by sdsun Aug 28, 2009 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: ymmot11 (Jun 18, 2009 6:44 am) I changed the starter (finally got a new one-still had original one---2001 model) and changed the ignition switch.   So far, so good. My car has not abandoned me. It came out to about $245.00 through my wonderful mechanic. Saturn wanted close to $800.00 for the repairs.   Through Saturn there is a bulletin on this problem. What happens is that there is a problem with the solenoid in the ignition switch that get worn with time and use.
#89 of 92 2000 saturn sc ignition switch by mfallon Sep 27, 2009 (8:38 am)
I have got to ignition switch wire harness I can take off harness but how do I get switch out do I take whole assy or just back part of switch I have a no start electrical situation key is working lights come on but no start:::
#90 of 92 Re: shut off whiledriving [jackelope3] by patientpat Oct 12, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: jackelope3 (Dec 16, 2008 5:52 am) Did you ever resolve the shut off while driving problem for your 95 SL Saturn? I have the same problem. Thanks
#91 of 92 Re: shut off whiledriving [strokeoluck2] by patientpat Oct 12, 2009 (9:49 am)
Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 28, 2008 8:26 pm) Did you ever resolve the shut off while driving problem you had with your 99 Saturn. I have the same problem. Thanks
#92 of 92 problem by dothedew572 Nov 12, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: ymmot11 (Jun 18, 2009 6:44 am) Hi all. I am at my wits ends with a problem with my saturn. i have owned it for 4 mths now and this problem i have been having has been about 3 mths now. let me start with my symptoms... i have RKE and i lock the door, come back to the car and the RKE isnt wroking. The stereo has no power, no interior lights, no real power for extras. but the car tries to start. i can get it started but it stalls shortly after and runs with a bad shake. im gathering that the "no power" is affecting the fuel pump too. throughout the day i get this several times and i can tell when its going to start happening because i start getting shocks whenever i get outta the car. which gets stronger and more annoying throughout the day. if i push around on the fuse panel, i can usually get all the symptoms to go away and the car starts running like nothing ever happened. i have changed the battery, starter, disassembled the fuse panel and did not see any problems. my hubby and i have spent many hrs going trough wiring looking for any open wires and still the problem persist. any ideas would greatly be appriciated!! thx in advance Dothedew

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