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Idle's too highjosephbary1 - 1999 Saturn SC1 - Preventive Maintenance - 4/21/2013When the car is just sitting,it runs perfect,at around 10,000 RPM,but once the car is in gear and move,it rises up to 20,000 or more,(depeding on escalator and the speed),it wont go back normal until I come to a complete stop and wait 5 to 10 second then it goes ...-
4/21/2013 JimmIf you have already replaced the IAC (idle air control) valve and the TPS (throttle position sensor) then the issue is most likely related to a vacuum leak - have you tested for cracked or broken / deteriorated vacuum hoses? I'd check for this condition before replacing the ignition coil pack - as this (coil pack) would not really caause the high idle condition.
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Check Engine Light Flashesboko346 - 1996 Saturn SL1 - Preventive Maintenance - 4/16/2013First, a bit of history. My Saturn has about 200k miles on it. It's engine went the way of the dinosaurs, so a new (technically used) engine with about 70k miles on it was purchased and thrown into my car. Ever since then, my car has had no physical symptoms (except ...-
4/16/2013 B&H Auto Repairyou have engine misfire see if valve cover is leaking oil into spark plug valleys or bad ignition coil or ign. wire
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Michele a bennett give car son and family the recall for now on go need go to her son joseph e bennett jr and srjoebennett51 - 2006 Saturn Ion-2 - Preventive Maintenance - 4/8/2013i hope understand michele a bennett give 2006 saturn ion 2 base 4 cyl to josesph e bennett jr for all recall now please thank you joebennett,jr -
Where is the ambient temp sensor locatedmelvinfuqua - 2008 Saturn Astra - Preventive Maintenance - 3/5/2013 -
Where i put the bulb in for signal light it is rusted so iam thinking i need toletsdoitagainf302002 - 2005 Saturn Ion - Preventive Maintenance - 2/19/2013change that whole piece what is the part called-
2/19/2013 HouseCallAutoIt depends some. You might be able to clean the rusted "socket" with a battery terminal cleaner brush and be OK, but some vehicles, not sure about this one, has a circuit board if it is in the rear. You did not say front or rear. So either it is a new turn signal socket OR it is a new tail lamp circuit board. It might just have a socket in the rear also.
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Where the coolant surge tank level shouldbe with the engine coldbart - 2004 Saturn Ion-3 - Preventive Maintenance - 2/2/2013 -
The dealership says i need to change coolant in radiator and trans for around $400.00. i would like to do it myself.stntnkn - 2008 Saturn Vue - Preventive Maintenance - 2/1/2013i would like to find a book that would show what needs to be done. Thank you.-
2/1/2013 JimmSeveral sources; try the local library, local auto parts stores, or the many on-line auto parts websites for the repair instructions. You can try these websites; www.AutoMD.com for the 'How-To-Guides, feature, as well as; www.autozone.com for the repair steps.
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Car will be running fine but intermitting die out . it will restart but this has been an ongoing problem.wil - 2006 Saturn Ion-3 - Preventive Maintenance - 6/30/2010 -
How do i remove and replace rear wiper motorcallistadidham - 2004 Saturn Vue - Preventive Maintenance - 1/5/2013-
1/5/2013 JimmFirst step - remove the rear wiper arm (pries off using flat blade screwdriver and rag to protect the paint finish), and then take the nut off of the post that the arm attaches to.
Next; raise the rear door (lift hatch). Remove the interior handle. Remove the interior trim panel - these usually just pry off carefully from the interior door frame. Sometimes there are a series of screws around the outside edges.
Then, you can get at the bolts that hold the wiper motor onto the tailgate. Be sure to unplug / disconnect the wiper motor electrical connection.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts.
They (Rock Auto) list the rear wiper motor for around $78.00 for your vehicle.
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How do i remove and replace rear wiper motorcallistadidham - 2004 Saturn Vue - Preventive Maintenance - 1/5/2013-
1/5/2013 JimmFirst step - remove the rear wiper arm (pries off using flat blade screwdriver and rag to protect the paint finish), and then take the nut off of the post that the arm attaches to.
Next; raise the rear door (lift hatch). Remove the interior handle. Remove the interior trim panel - these usually just pry off carefully from the interior door frame. Sometimes there are a series of screws around the outside edges.
Then, you can get at the bolts that hold the wiper motor onto the tailgate. Be sure to unplug / disconnect the wiper motor electrical connection.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts.
They (Rock Auto) list the rear wiper motor for around $78.00 for your vehicle.
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Windshield wiper fluid will not dispense even though wiper fluid is fulljcarnahan56 - 1996 Saturn SL2 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/29/2012Occasionally some liquid will dispense - a few drops . can the fluid lines be replaced? how hard is it to replace? everything else looks okay.-
12/29/2012 JimmFirst step - clean out the washer nozzles using a straight pin. Next, disconnect and remove the washer hoses to blow compressed air through. Do this step for each length of hose all the way back to the washer fluid reservoir. Total cost thus far = zero, nada. Put everything back together and test the washer system.
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Is there any electrical issues were the car wont start until there a jump but battery has full charge ?glenn - 2007 Saturn Vue - Preventive Maintenance - 12/28/2012The radio wont always work intermittent or key wont release from ignition unless it being jumped-
12/28/2012 rickHow did you check to make sure it has a full charge ? Check and make sure the battery cables are CLEAN and tight . If they are dirty power can't get to or from the battery . That hard black coating on the battery post needs cleaned off too . The post and cables should be nice and shiney .
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My heater fan on low settings stopped working.gladue1210 - 2007 Saturn Ion-2 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/22/2012What causes a heater fan not to work when using the low settings but does work in higher settings-
12/22/2012 cmd01758GM has a little feature whereas when the heater blower motor of the vehicle stops working in low and medium speeds, then it needs to be replaced. Its kind of an early warning type of thing letting you know that its on its way out.
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How can i change te motor wipersjulio - 2004 Saturn Ion-1 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/18/2012Wipers balde stop work -
What can it be if alternator keeps going out?nynalv - 2000 Saturn SC2 - Preventive Maintenance - 12/9/2012I been through 5 alternators in one year i replace the battery I checked my terminals and there is no contamination what else can I look for-
12/8/2012 JimmBe sure the drive belt is aligned, the belt tensioner is in good shape, and make sure the alternator purchased is new - not rebuilt. Stick with the brand name alternators; Remy and AC Delco, for example.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement alternator. For example, they (Rock Auto) list the new AC Delco unit for around $127.00 for your vehicle. -
12/9/2012 BillLook for a brand new one and stop getting remanufactered. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/ Also do what Jimm has suggested.
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