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Where is the Passive Restriant Control Module (PRCM) located.cwaldre - 1994 Saturn SL2 - Body & Interior - 11/25/2011My passenger side seat belt moves slow and want lock.-
11/25/2011 HouseCallAuto
1. Locate the Passive Restraint Control Module (PRCM) under the removable console cover under the park brake lever.
2. Tap test the PRCM.
3. If the tracks respond, the PRCM is defective.
4. Check for soda spilled on the module connectors.
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Head light wont stay on for very long goes on and offrbs316 - 2007 Saturn Outlook - Body & Interior - 11/24/2011left head light goes off . have to turn switch off and on to keep it on.-
11/24/2011 Spoon SportsMy take on it is a headlight relay problem, Open the hood and locate the relay panel box. Unfasten the panel box and look on its underside for the relay diagram. You may need to use a screwdriver to open the panel, but in most models, it just pops off. However, don't use too much force, because it's plastic and can break.
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My a/c cold air stopped working. I took it to my mechanic, and he found a/ clutch fuse blown. He tried 2 more and theykatcan - 2002 Saturn L100 - Body & Interior - 11/11/2011blew up. I took it to another mechanic, and without really checking, he suggested it might be the a/c clutch. The other mechanic said it was probably a wire or something of that nature. I don't want to be taken advantage of, so please help!-
11/11/2011 jdlUnplug the compressor clutch, see if still blows the fuse? Then, if it still blows the fuse, I think it is in the wiring. If the fuse doesn't blow with the compressor/clutch disconnected, then I suspect the clutch. I haven't looked at your wiring, yet.
11/11/2011 katcanthanks jdl, that signs like a smart thing to do. The first mechanic said he didn;t have equipment to test and to take it someplace else, and then bring it back to him. Sounds a little lazy, don;t you think? -
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RADIO INOP in 07 Saturn IonRichard - 2007 Saturn Ion - Body & Interior - 11/4/2011I drove the car home one night and the radio worked fine. 2 days later when I drove the car again, the radio would not work. The readout for the radio is blank except for an icon that looks a little like a phone handset. (the icon is on all the time even when the ... -
The speedometer/odometer are not working at all. Is this unit cable driven or is there a sender unit (or wire) bad?Marty - 2001 Saturn L300 - Body & Interior - 10/17/20112001 Saturn L300 purchased used. Some animal had chewed a couple wired and gas filler tube which I repaired, but the speedometer doesn't work. Is there a wire I need to look for broken, or a sender unit defective? Former owner said that the speedometer was working ...-
10/17/2011 Spoon SportsIts a sensor type. The speed sensor is found on the right side of the transmission, which is the passenger side. The sensor is a plug-type component with an electrical connector sticking out from it.
Unplug the electrical connector from the sensor. Squeeze the sides of the connector and pull straight off. You can now remove the sensor from the transmission. Twist the sensor counterclockwise using a wrench. This will loosen and remove the sensor. Once the sensor is loose enough; pull the sensor from the transmission. Discard the faulty sensor. -
10/17/2011 HouseCallAutoPlug in a code reader and see if any fault codes are stored. This step is not optional. Repost with the codes or if there are no codes there state that on the repost. is the check engine light on at all and does the vehicle seem to operate normally? If it has no engine service light on and the transmission seems to be shifting normally then your cause is almost certain to be a bad instrument panel cluster or a bad Body Control Module. Need data to narrow it down between the two. Another way to find out a lot of info quickly is to have a mechanic that has a full function scan tool hook up to the car and drive it. If it registers the mph on the scanner while driving then it is likely to be a bad IPC.
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Back up lights not lighting ?bob - 1998 Saturn SW2 - Body & Interior - 10/13/2011Back up lights not lighting up is it fuse or a switch ?-
10/13/2011 Spoon Sportsnormally when this happens it is down to the switch ( reversing) fitted to gearbox. not a huge job but much easier for a garage to fix unless you can get under easily ( and safely) and have enough DIY mechanics skills for the job.
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How do I repair a sprung door hinge? Door will not close.kburritt - 2006 Saturn Ion - Body & Interior - 10/8/2011 -
I.ve recently noticed a thumping noise coming from behind the heater/AC control area. It stops when recirc. button is onStephen Hawthorne - 2006 Saturn Ion-3 - Body & Interior - 10/6/201141,000 miles. Occurs intermittently, more often than not. Depressing the air recirculation button stops the thumping. When the air recirculation button is off the thumping returns, sometimes immediately, somtimes a short time later. No check engine light or other ...-
10/6/2011 johnThere is a vacuum controlled flap for switching from outside to recirculate. If the vacuum motor or the hose fails, it will thump or make noise.
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Why are my high beams staying on?eli2183 - 2000 Saturn LS2 - Body & Interior - 10/6/2011My high beams are turned on using the same lever as my turn signals and lately when I use my turn signal it switches on my high beams even though when it is working properly you push in/out to turn the high beams on and off. Then I cant get the high beams to turn ...-
6/24/2011 Spoon SportsUpon reading the question my first impression was a faulty relay (Stuck) but now that you have included the stalk in the mix (Signal Lights) it has led me to believe that the combination switch needs replacing. Of course to be safe, swap out the headlight relay with another one and check if the problem persists.
6/24/2011 eli2183thanks for your help! -
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10/6/2011 Spoon SportsTony, swap out the relays to find out
11/7/2011 TonyIt proved to be the combo switch. Very easy to replace and only cost $75.
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How do I access the license plate light on a 2000 How do you replace the license plate bulbs on a 2000 Saturn LS2?JNygren - 2000 Saturn LS2 - Body & Interior - 10/5/2011How do you get access to these bulbs to replace them?-
10/5/2011 yboy82You should inspect the area around the bulb, if there is a clear panel or trim panel around or blocking access to the bulb, try to pop it free. But some paneling may be held in with plastic clips while other parts may be secured with bolts or screws. Use a socket wrench or a screwdriver to remove parts until you can access the bulb.
10/6/2011 JNygrenI appreciate the reply. I found the answer to my question in the owner's manual. (Who would have guessed?) The bulb, and socket are accessed from the inside of the trunk lid.
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Electral milege indicator flashesCliff - 2001 Saturn SL2 - Body & Interior - 9/30/2011when I turn on key the milege turns on showing milege, But it started flashing, plus the marker lights flash too.-
9/30/2011 Spoon Sports
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Right rear door does not unlock/lock with the key fob lock/unlock buttonDisgruntled - 2008 Saturn Aura - Body & Interior - 9/29/2011Right rear door does not unlock/lock with the key fob lock/unlock button, nor with the lock/unlock button on the driver's door. Must roll down window and use unlock button on door. Most of the time the door locks when the car is put into drive, but not always. It is ...-
9/29/2011 dawn84I had a problem with my driver side rear passenger door not opening when I bought a used Saturn. After reading the manual, I found that it was a child safety feature and I needed to open the door and use a screwdriver to turn the safety feature to unlock it. Look in your manual and see if your car is equipped with such child safety features.
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I need to get a cheap re-bar and a cheap silver liftgate, where's the best place to get them?John - 2003 Saturn Vue - Body & Interior - 9/27/2011Needs rebar, liftgate, bumper -
Rear quarter panel door leaks during heavy rainsMargaret - 2005 Saturn Ion-3 - Body & Interior - 9/19/2011On passenger side, water seems to get in from the top of the window frame and down the side of the door into the "pocket" where it collects.