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Correction ---- The spark plugs I am using are Bosch Super with copper electrode.
I have changed the plugs back to the stock AC Delco and have the same problem with hesitation.
After a closer look a the spark plugs the outer electrode is white on top, then going gray to black towards the threads.
The sides of the outer electrode are gray, and the under side of the outer electrode is gray.
The center electrode insulator is white half way around and black the on other half.
The face of the plug that circles the center electrode is black. The center electrode is gray with a small amount of light gray deposit on it.
With all the information you gave me there is not much more I can do for you cause you have installed aftermarket items. You may want to consult manufacturer of those items about problem. I can only help those with problems with factory items cause of the resistances in all components. My only thing I can suggest to you is to perform a compression test. And possibly suspect a mechanical problem.
If the leak is at the top of the radiator look at the upper hose outlet. 1 to 2 inches below it in time the bowl cracks and will leak but any kind of leak the radiator is not serviceable. Replacement is necessary.
Thank you for your help. It has got me thinking.
Will post the cause when I find it.
fan motor burning out.replaced motor and the maxifuse for cooling motor.it worked
great for a few days and then same problem again(cooling motor not coming on.
chexked new maxifuse and it is ok.are there and relays in the curcuit that may have
got hot in first motor failure and have now gave out? help kinda stumped on this.
thanks
gjk
I can help but I need some more information about your vehicle. Year, Model, Engine size and then I can help you.
I'm getting about 18-20 mpg city, 22 highway. shifting at 2kRPM each time or 3kRPM has no effect on overall mileage. 3 wire O2 sensor nees to be replaced. will that improve the ileage or is something else wrong? i dont believe there is a leak, burns some oil..dont know whats wrong.
First thing I need you to do is check your system out for any failure codes. And then if you can look into your Data stream to view needed information.
Look at:
Engine Temp. (cold) . This is the most important sensor that will affect fuel economy.
Running, what is your map sensor reading because this will affect Ignition timing.
Spark plug condition
Air filter
Let me know about the conditions
And another thing you can do is fill up and reset your trip meter and see what the mileage per tank.
Is you vehicle an automatic transmission ?
Have you been told that you had any stall codes ?
Has it stalled out while driving ? Or just slow to stopping ?
Have you replaced your spark plugs ? Plug gap ?
Has your fuel pressure been checked ?
How many miles do you have on your vehical. You could be getting carbon build-up around the throttle plate. Or you could be getting carbon on your IAC valve (Idle Air Control) and could affect it’s operation to control idle. How many miles do you have on your vehical.You might need to replace the entire throttle body. That’s if every thing has been checked out properly. A throttle body is expensive.
Cylinder order is from timing chain side to battery side of engine.
1- 2 - 3 - 4
Coil terminal order is from timing chain side of motor to battery side.
4 - 1- 2 - 3
The engine is running GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you for your support.
Warranty expired Jan 2007 or 84,000. miles. WHAT A RIP-OFF
This is an on going problem with Saturns but no recall??
Well pending on what happened to your original transmission. The cost is most reasonable with parts and labor and alignment. Can you give me a better description on what failed cause these transmissions do hold up.
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 .
Please let me know what you think. Thanks
I see you have a couple things of concern.
Is it possible for you get your codes checked for Engine, Trans, and ABS ?
You can go to your area parts store and they can pull your codes for you, but you need to write them all down.
Stalling; You could be starving the engine for air, check your air filter, pcv valve, throttle body plate for air restriction
Could you find out what fuse it was you took out for the brake system ?
Now with the sensor’s your referring to in front of the Transmission by the filter are as followed.
Transaxle Fluid Temperature Sensor
Transaxle Turbine Speed Sensor
For your lighting issues check your brake light bulbs you could have a wrong bulb in place causing a voltage feedback
I can see the rpm go from 1200 to 0.
If I let release the brake the RPM will go back up.
My brake pedal is acing like a kill swithch.
And I see in schematio the transmission switches in series with the brake light switch.
Clusless in NY
Both places have no scanner to read OBD1 codes
Well I can tell you this. I have seen that if a plastic bag get’s stuck and melts on the exhaust system it will emit a strong odor. Also you may need to make sure the exhaust system is not leaking. As well check your coolant level and your power steering for any leakage to.
Note: If your in the area of Mother nature ,use caution while stuck. You can brake the differential pin out in the rear, and that can totally damage the transmission
If you can look under your drivers seat and look for the seat adjuster cross wire. That is the item that lets your seat to move forward and backwards. Inspect the ends location on how to properly to install the cross wire. Now look under you passengers seat and see if it is missing, broken. If you see that is the problem the seat will need to be removed for the repair. The item isn’t expensive but is challenge to install . The item isn't expensive but will only be found at the dealer
If you can look under your drivers seat and look for the seat adjuster cross wire. That is the item that lets your seat to move forward and backwards. Inspect the ends location on how to properly to install the cross wire. Now look under you passengers seat and see if it is missing, broken. If you see that is the problem the seat will need to be removed for the repair. The item isn’t expensive but is challenge to install. The item isn't expensive but will only be found at the dealer
If your check engine light is coming on it is setting a hard code with stored information.
I can help you but I need to know what code set.
thanks!
I have a 1999 sw2 wagon w/179k km on it. I had a little mishap and I need to replace or fix the outside door panels on the passenger side of the car. I have one door panel that is cracked and the other has a silver dollar size hole in it.
Can you replace just the outside door panel?
Do you think an average “Joe” can to this work?
Should just get two doors from the junk yard?
What are my options to fix or replace the door panel?
Thank for any info
John.
You can get a patch kit and then get them painted at a body shop. Paint will be around $300.00. For the two panels. Patch kit can be purchased a UAP.
Good luck finding doors at a wrecker.
You can buy new from the dealer at around $300.00 each.
If you are going to take the panels off yourself you MUST take the door liner off so you can support the clips that act as nuts for the bolts you see from the out side, that hold the door panel onto the door inner. If you do not do this you will be getting new door panels!!!! If the clips are not held they rotate when loosening the bolts!!!!! This rotation BREAKS the gusset that they are attached to!!!!!! Rendering the panel useless.
Believe me I have done It, and spent $600.00 for panels and $600.00 for paint for one broken panel.
You can over come this torque problem by getting PMC from Home Depot. PMC is a two part epoxy. You reinforce the gussets with it before you take the panels to the paint shop.
It is not hard and you can do it.
lilbirdy37
There is a vibration /whining type noise that seems to be coming from right behind the dash board, but inside the engine compartment. It is intermittent, but increasing in frequency, and occurs upon acceleration and at highway speed but goes away when braking. Any thoughts? My daughter is away at school and taking it into a Saturn dealer tuesday, and they will call me before proceeding. Motor mount, perhaps? We had a '96 sl2 that we traded in right before a repair on that was necessary. Also, knowing that I'm stuck paying dealer repair prices, what would be a ball park figure on whatever possible scenarios there are? I hate for her to get ripped off any more than is necessary.
Thanks so much!
Went out to start my 02 Saturn SL DOHC and it sort of burped and will not start up. Turns over freely and every once in a while, it sounds like it will fire but doesn't. Fuel pump turns on and I pumped the gas pedal a few times and I smell gas. Replaced the timing belt, gears @ 20k miles back. Car has @94 k miles on it. No warning with this issue....has been running great. Please advise if someone has a solution. This is my first time using a forum....looking forward to it!
Kevin