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#42 of 45 Alternator problem by argus462 May 17, 2009 (6:21 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 45 Re: 1997 Saturn SC Power Windows [mcavicchio] by boregard9 May 28, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: mcavicchio (Aug 03, 2007 3:27 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 45 Re: lights will not gooff [cordoo49684] by cookieman1 Sep 26, 2009 (6:17 am)
Replying to: cordoo49684 (Aug 18, 2008 8:40 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 45 2002 Saturn L200 - Water getting in car somehow! by cookieman1 Sep 26, 2009 (6:24 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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