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#1 of 46 1999 SL2 Electrical Short(?) by belannafan Jan 29, 2007 (12:19 pm)
Just recently, my Brake light started coming on, on my dashboard for several seconds or more then going back out. I checked the fluid and it was fine. The next time the brake light came on, I noticed that the needles for Both my Speedometer and RPM gages dropped to zero for as long as the Brake light was inlluminated. Once the brake light went off, the needles once again showed my speed and RPM (were functional). This occurs while I'm simply driving down the road. What could be wrong and how do I fix it? Thanks. Replies to this message: viperskeele (Mar 13, 2007 8:27 am) satidle (May 21, 2007 2:00 pm) timkarlberg (Jun 17, 2007 9:34 am) nshore (Jul 17, 2008 3:41 am) timkarlberg (Oct 10, 2007 1:30 pm)
#2 of 46 1999 SL1 Electrical Short? MAYBE by morgan7987 Feb 17, 2007 (8:15 pm)
Well here it goes. I have a 1999 sl1 and up to now it has been a good car for my family. But now it loses power to the dash and the rpm and fuel gauges go down then back up for just about a 3 sec glitch. I though might be battery but replaced still have problem I though maybe speed sensor but then i thought if they are bad they are bad all the time right ? well if you got a clue to my car sl1 problems of power lose to gauges and fuel indicator going down and then back up and the rpm and speed gauges doing the same.but sometimes total power lose to everything. All power out to engine, lights complete power failure any commits please.????? Replies to this message: dmnted (Feb 21, 2007 11:30 am)
#3 of 46 Re: 1999 SL1 Electrical Short? MAYBE [morgan7987] by dmnted Feb 21, 2007 (11:30 am)
Replying to: morgan7987 (Feb 17, 2007 8:15 pm) I'm experiencing the same issue with my 1999 saturn sw2 wagon. has there been any other resolution to this issue? I did notice when it happened that it was cold out side. This is not the first time it has happen to me.
#4 of 46 Re: 1999 SL2 Electrical Short(?) [belannafan] by viperskeele Mar 13, 2007 (8:27 am)
Replying to: belannafan (Jan 29, 2007 12:19 pm) Hi, I've discovered through much searching that the alternators in these go bad and cause all kinds of wierd electrical problems. These alternators don't quit like a normal alternator does when it goes bad, they give a much weaker output, so all the electrical systems are struggling to keep up.  First: The brake light is probably coming on because your emergency brake handle isn't all the way seated.  Second: the brake light when it comes on is probably sapping enough power from the dash display module to drop your computerized stuff all to zero, Because of the low output from the alternator. Put a new alternator into it. Replies to this message: satidle (May 21, 2007 2:00 pm)
#5 of 46 1996 Poltergeist Saturn Sedan by amonkey Mar 19, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Does this sound familiar to anyone... door locks clicking like the car is haunted. The battery dying for no apparent reason. Squeal coming from engine area, even after fluid and belts have been replaced. Alternator and Battery replacement. I gave my '96 Saturn to my daughter three years ago, and for the past two years it has been one electronic issue after another. Any ideas for a way to exorcize this vehicle? Replies to this message: cmelau (Mar 25, 2007 7:33 pm) cw_meeks (Jul 08, 2007 6:50 pm)
#6 of 46 Re: 1996 Poltergeist Saturn Sedan [amonkey] by cmelau Mar 25, 2007 (7:33 pm)
Replying to: amonkey (Mar 19, 2007 6:15 pm) i have a 97 and it did the same thing, i disconnected the lock on the drivers side and it went away, now i have a different problem, just so you know, i am a mechanic, now my fuel pump is shutting down, i replaced it and it still does it, i went to the relay. It wasnt there just a jumper wire, put drl relay in its place and it still happens, im stumped.
#7 of 46 2001 SC2 Air Recirc doesn't stop outside air by imjustsomeguy Apr 02, 2007 (1:34 pm)
I'd like to inspect the air recirculation door, motor and linkage to determine why it seems to make no difference whether I put recirc ON or OFF...both choices produce lots of outside ram air rushing into the car, bringing in lots of pollution and pollen that drives my allergies crazy.   But my Haynes manual makes no mention of where these are located, nor how to get to them without unnecessarily tearing the whole dash and subcomponents apart.   Does anyone know how I can get to these items to check them for proper functioning and adjustment? If so please post ASAP - thanks!
#9 of 46 1996 Saturn Low Coolant High Trans Temp Light by 96saturnsl2 May 13, 2007 (7:51 pm)
Hi, i have a 1996 Saturn SL2 with 124k on it and for the past 10k miles the Low Coolant High Trans Temp Light, has been on, i've replaced the trans temp sensor and the coolant overflow tank, all to no luck, if you have any ideas or suggestions i'm open to them. This light is bugging me because its the only light on in my dash cluster.   Thanks
#10 of 46 Re: 1999 SL2 Electrical Short(?) [viperskeele] by satidle May 21, 2007 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: viperskeele (Mar 13, 2007 8:27 am) Thought I had a "new" issue with my SL1, maybe not. First, my rear window defroster stopped working. I replaced both fuses and switch module, still does not work. Mechanic suspects a short somewhere, somewhere too expensive to track down! Shortly after this waste of time and money, the Emergency/Parking Brake indicator started coming on intermittently. Once I used the regular brakes a few times, it would go off. Then it came on and stayed on ever since (over a month now). I must have checked the Emer brake handle 16 times now, it is definitely down/off all the way. I don't drive this car much, so it doesn't worry me too much. But that damn light is annoying! Does this sound like these other alternator related problems?

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