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#14 of 46 1997 Saturn SC Power Windows by mcavicchio Aug 03, 2007 (3:27 am)
Hello, I have two power windows which intermittently get stuck . One is the driver's side, the other is the sunroof. They eventually go back into place after starting the car later on. I have tried everything short of replacing the switches for each window. I have cleaned the contacts and it seems like the contacts need to be replaced. Has anyone had similar problems and if so, was it indeed the switches? I know this would be a very costly repair and I"m not even certain it would fix the problems, because in order to access the switch for the driver's side, the middle console needs to removed to gain access to the area where the power controls are, a labor task, then to actually remove the switching mechanism and pay for the part of the new switch and then re-assembling everything. Has anyone been through this and know realistically close to what this might cost? If this even fixes the problem? The sunroof opens just so far, and then stops, and it retracts depending on how the button is pressed and how hard. This is what makes me think that's a contacts issue. But with the power window, it doesn't seem to matter how I lift the switch, it just does what it wants. One interesting caveat to the driver's side window issue is that if I'm trying to lower the window and it doesn't respond, after I shut the car off and before I get out, I open the door and then slam it shut, and voila! the window goes down....figure that one out! As far as the power sunroof, it only opens just so much, but then I have to "play" with it while another person sitting inside presses the button for it to close, then it closes from the little that it opened, but no matter what, I suddenly can't get it to open all the way again. I never had a problem with it before, It was always smooth in opening and closing...now this!! Replies to this message: boregard9 (May 28, 2009 1:04 pm)
#15 of 46 2002 Saturn L200 series light/signal problem by west488 Sep 12, 2007 (6:26 am)
I could not find an L series group but suspect that most of the electrical systems in Saturns are close to the same. My problem is that when I first start the car in the am after an all night rest, the signals may or may not work, about a half hour later they will always start working. I also have a problem with the headlights (auto day/night system) in that if the headlights are on when first starting in the am, I park the car at school and the headlights will not go off. It is daylight when I reach my destination, but have to use a flashlight to shine on the dash sensor to get the lights to turn off. Bad sensor maybe? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks St.West Replies to this message: cordoo49684 (Aug 11, 2008 5:59 am)
#17 of 46 problems with power window on a 2002 SC2 by dkscaddy Oct 05, 2007 (4:40 pm)
My passenger side window works just fine in my 2002 SC2 Saturn. The window on the driver side goes down with out a problem , you can even stop it half way down. You just hope the best when it comes to getting the window up. Right now, it is down all way and refuses to raise. There has never been a pattern as to when it will go down and come back up and the same trick never worked 2 times in a row when it came to raising it. Has anyone else had this problem? Is this a problem that can be fixed in the driveway, or does it need to go in to the shop? Any suggestions would be appreciated ! Replies to this message: timkarlberg (Oct 10, 2007 1:09 pm)
#18 of 46 Re: problems with power window on a 2002 SC2 [dkscaddy] by timkarlberg Oct 10, 2007 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: dkscaddy (Oct 05, 2007 4:40 pm) I have a 1999 SW2 with the same problem on the rear passenger window. I've figured out a relatively simple and (so far) trustworthy fix. The window always goes down as far as it should, with no problems. Most of the time, though, if I only put it down part of the way it doesn't go back up again. In these cases, I have to stand with that door open, and pull it up manually with two hands--one on the inside, one on the outside. As long as I always roll the window ALL THE WAY UP AT ONCE or ALL THE WAY DOWN AT ONCE, there are no problems. Give it a try.
#20 of 46 Re: 1999 SL2 Electrical Short(?) [belannafan] by timkarlberg Oct 10, 2007 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: belannafan (Jan 29, 2007 12:19 pm) I finally figured out the problem (two batteries and an alternator later). I have a 99 SW2 with the same issues--see my post further down. It was the Vehicle Speed Senser. I picked one up at my Napa shop for a few bucks and had it in the car after about 30 minutes of monkeying (it's not the easiest to reach). Problem solved for good. That was several months ago and not the slightest hint of trouble since. The bad news is the money and time I spent replacing the other things. Oh well; it's a happy ending.
#21 of 46 SL2 Engine cuts off when applying brake by skaus Dec 14, 2007 (12:44 pm)
Hi All Yesterday I was 95 miles from home and I had a transmission leak from the filter. I lost 3 qts of oil. I replaced the filter and put 3 qts back . The reason I looked under the hood was 2 fold. I kept stalling at my destination and the ABS light was on. The engine would stall only if I applied the brake pedal.    Six hrs later in panic mode ,having to drive 85 miles back home I found 1 solution. Remove fuse from brake and I made it home. If I but the fuse back in and press the brake pedal the engine will die .    Okay my transmission was soaked with oil. I cleaned off all oil. I checked the wiring harness and it was clean .    **In front of transmission are 2 sensors or switches. If I look at wiring diagram it shows Brake transmission safety interlock ,Brake sense switch and stop light switch all in series. Could one of these be my problem? Another thing when I step on brake pedal the dash board left and right signals light up dimly . Today I put the brake fuse back in and everything is okay. I do not trust this car at the moment. Anyone have a clue   Please let me know what you think. Thanks
#22 of 46 Saturn SL2 Dash and rear lighs blowing fuses by macgloinn Dec 21, 2007 (7:00 pm)
I have a 96 saturn SL2. Both the dash light and the rear lights keep blowing a fuse They both stay on for about 2-3 minutes and then blow again. Also the chime no longer works when the door is open with the lights on. Any ideas?

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