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Saturn S-Series Electrical/Lighting

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#36 of 60 1997 Saturn SL1 serive light comes on by downstigger

Nov 08, 2008 (6:52 pm)

My stepson and myself installed an after factory stereo and now when I start the car within seconds the service light comes on and stays on. We have tried disconnecting the positive post on the battery and waiting as long as 15 minutes. Is there something I am missing? Everything works and I have had no problems with the car since I purchased it 2 weeks ago. Any suggestions, before I spend the money to have it hooked up to the computer code reading machine.

#37 of 60 Re: 1997 Saturn SL1 serive light comes on [downstigger] by 442dude

Nov 17, 2008 (5:02 pm)

Replying to: downstigger (Nov 08, 2008 6:52 pm)
Go to Autozone or another auto parts store - they will read the codes for free.
 
Make sure you get the actual codes and then post them here. I'll keep an eye out...

#38 of 60 1999 Saturn sci service light by wyelbill

Dec 11, 2008 (3:52 am)

The service light stays on but not the service engine soon light. Oil change, plugs O2 sensor new. Had it scanned at Auto Zone came up with no codes. Any ideas how to clear this?

#39 of 60 Re: 1999 Saturn sci service light [wyelbill] by 442dude

Dec 14, 2008 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: wyelbill (Dec 11, 2008 3:52 am)
At the Dealer...they're Saturn specific codes and not every reader will read them. Its trying to tell you that something is wrong but its not emissions related. Sometimes its as simple as a burned out bulb somewhere.

#40 of 60 Re: 1999 Saturn sci service light [442dude] by wyelbill

Dec 23, 2008 (3:52 am)

Replying to: 442dude (Dec 14, 2008 12:01 pm)
Come to find out, the tailpipe/muffler bracket was broken completely off. Made a new one myself. After about 10 minutes on the road and another engine start the light was out and has not come back on. Cost: 2 hours of my time.

#41 of 60 1996 Saturn SL2: Horn stuck on by gnutbuster

Apr 20, 2009 (10:52 am)

I have a 1996 Saturn SL2 with power doorlocks and windows (including a non-functional moon roof due to leaks it has been sealed shut ... that's another story). The car suddenly started honking all by itself and I had to remove the fuse to quiet the noise. This happened around the same time that the power doorlocks started clicking, I had to remove the fuses to prevent this from draining the battery. Doing w/o the power door locks is something that we can deal with but, not having a honk is a safety issue. This is my daughter's primary mode of transportation and I need to know that she and the other occupants will not be in danger of possibly being unable to warn another vehicle of a pending accident because of not being able to toot the horn. I know that somewhere amongst yards of wires in the electrical system these two items are connected, when they both functioned properly the horn would sound when the doors were locked using the remote. Has anyone run into a similar set of troubles? Not sure where to start with tracing the troubles.

#42 of 60 Alternator problem by argus462

May 17, 2009 (7:21 am)

Hi,
Bought a 96 SL1 SOHC 3.5 years ago with 261,000 km (now over 362,000) on it. It's a plain jane with minimal electricals on it- lights, heater, rear defog, and radio.
 
The first year it was fine, but has gone through 6 replacement alternators since (just put on #7). The battery has been changed twice with the alts. Some of those alts have failed in as little as a week, others lasting 6 months. Some of the alts were making a low volume med-high pitched whistle, after failure.
 
 Both my mechanic and I are stumped. We both have never seen or heard of such an occurence before.
 
Anybody have ideas on what is causing these failures?
 
Thanks,
Argus462

#43 of 60 Re: 1997 Saturn SC Power Windows [mcavicchio] by boregard9

May 28, 2009 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: mcavicchio (Aug 03, 2007 4:27 am)
it seems that it is possibly the window motors. I have experienced window motor failures on different cars. One way to find out is to have a helper and one person sit in the car and actuate the window. If it fails to operate, bang on the door with the heel of your hand. If the motor has bad contacts or brushes as most electric motors do, it will start to operate. This will not work on a window motor that has completely failed. Depending on the particular model Saturn, go to ebay motors and search of the switch. I am about to replace a switch in my SL 4 door and they run from $15 up. Also the middle console is quite simple to remove. Generally you will need to remove the panel from the front kick plate by gently prying it off. Now, remove the screws. At the back of the console in the top center you will find two screws. after you remove the two screws, lift up on the real of the console and slide it back about an inch or so. Go to the front and disconnect the wiring for the cigarette lighter and the lamp. It should lift off. This procedure may vary somewhat depending upon the model of your car.
 
Stan Cobb
Savannah, GA

#44 of 60 Re: lights will not gooff [cordoo49684] by cookieman1

Sep 26, 2009 (7:17 am)

Replying to: cordoo49684 (Aug 18, 2008 9:40 am)
I had the same problem. It was the turn signal switch. I ordered one online for $40.00 total cost. It's very easy to install yourself. Disconnect the battery. Wait 3 or 4 minutes. I was told this will disable the airbags.
Simply pull the top section of the plastic steering column apart. This allows you to see the turn signal switch. Unplug the existing switch and compress the top and bottom tabs on the switch, then slide the switch out. Push the new switch in and plug it in. Snap the plastic steering column back together. Hook battery back up and your done!

#45 of 60 2002 Saturn L200 - Water getting in car somehow! by cookieman1

Sep 26, 2009 (7:24 am)

Has no sunroof. Water gets in car during heavy rains when car is parked. Recently had windshield replaced but I think it was leaking before that. Any ideas appreciated.

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