What should I do if my Saturn ignition is not working?
What should I do if my Saturn ignition is not working?
Turn the ignition key and try to start the engine. If the battery is known to be fully charged, the Saturn should start. If there is an error in the ignition switch, you will not hear the typical faint “click” when you initially turn the ignition key to the “III” position to crank the engine.
How does the ignition switch work on a Saturn?
Saturn vehicles use a transponder inside the ignition key to prevent unauthorized engine starting. There is a component inside the dash and linked to the ignition switch that sends a signal to the starter motor allowing the vehicle to start.
Where is the starter fuse on a Saturn?
Open the fuse panel under the steering column by turning the knob on the fuse panel counterclockwise and pulling down on the cover. Locate the fuse for the starter in the fuse panel using the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse panel cover.
When does a Saturn’s series engine fail?
The aftermarket replacements have a quality problem; best bet is to find a low mileage junkyard replacement or order the OE part (~$70). Not hugely common, but still a recurring failure. They usually fail when the engine is hot. You’ll be driving along, and suddenly the engine dies, and won’t restart until it cools.
What kind of spark plugs do Saturn’s series use?
Most copper plugs fit this description. Narrow fine wire electrodes almost always cause problems, usually a p0300 and running like the car needs new plugs. The easiest thing to do here is just use the OE spark plugs, they’re inexpensive and just work. NGK BKR5ESA-11 (DOHC) and BKR4ESA-11 (SOHC). These have a higher than normal failure rate.
How many horsepower does a Saturn SL have?
Two versions of the 1.9-liter 4-cylinder engine were available. More economy-minded versions, such as the SL and SL1 sedans, received a single overhead cam version of this engine. It produced 85 horsepower, which is meager by today’s standards but on par with the 88-hp Ford Escort LX of the time.
When did the Saturn’s series Wagon come out?
In 1993, a wagon was added to the S-Series range, as well as a version of the coupe with the less powerful single overhead cam engine. This engine’s output was increased to 100 hp in 1995, which was also when the S-Series interior was given a significant makeover.
What kind of car is the Saturn L series?
While still not an SUV, the L-Series was a midsize sedan — a good step up from the S-Series. But while the S-Series was an original in-house design by Saturn engineers, the L-Series was little more than a badge-engineered Opel Vectra.
Why was Saturn dropped as a car company?
It was sad when Saturn was among the nameplates dropped during GM’s 2008 reorganization. By then, the brand that had billed itself as “a different kind of car company” was little more than a product line of rebadged Opels. GM failed to learn the lessons it had originally spun Saturn away to go learn.
