Saturn S-Series
The first series of Saturn cars, the Saturn S-Series was part of a compact car family produced between 1991 and 2002. It was available in sports coupe, sedan level and sedan wagon variants, with either 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions.
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SteviewuvIn my experience with your hand anda few craftsman sockets and lowring the engine (there is no space for a tool to remove it so...
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Call the library's around your area many have such books. Hope This Helps, EzForJesusAutozone.com has manuals for almost every...
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the o2 sensor is located right in the front of the engine on the exhaust manifold. it's that big rusty lookin thing. the o2...
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that could be your engine timing or a bad engine support.,
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It is located on the backside of the engine block just above the starter motor. If you raise the car up on stands and scoot way...
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AnswerFirst raise the hood.Removing the top engine mount gives easier access.Jack the car up on the right side,remove the right...
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AnswerA timing cover and belt are not really related. However if you confused the timing cover with a time-it cover, I would...
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The thermostat can be located by following the top radiator hose to where it meets the engine. Drain the fluid first below at the...
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Probably dirty battery cables. I have a 1994 SC2 that had the same problem, I checked the battery conditon, battery cable...
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Heavier oil will move slower and maintain higher oil pressure. The heavier oil will be slower to get past the piston rings and...
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Answertiming belt AnswerI wouldn't think it would be the timing belt. In fact I thought (although I might be wrong) that...
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Take a compression test of that cylinder. If it is low. it probaqbly is a burned valve, If it is ok, check for a bad injector if...
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Hey Carolyn==It isn't real hard but you need direction. Go to Auto zone or another parts store and get a manual on your car for...
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Answer1. remove door panel trim. The regulator is riveted to the power window motor, with 3 large rivets. Three other large...
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Jasmine, I, too, am the owner of a 1995 Saturn SC1 and had the same question. The answer is no, not without unhooking the...
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Above the passengers feet. 3 8mm screws hold it in
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Answercheck to see if your cooling fan is working if so look at your radiator cap and make sure the cap gasket is not...
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i believe they are on the right side of the center console . there is a panel that comes off
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you don't. This car has an automatic belt tensioner. The spring inside this part is probably worn out. You have to replace the...
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I don't know if it would be the same way with an SL2, but I happen to have a 1996 Saturn SL1 that I replaced the alternator with...
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On the SL2 (DOHC), there are two coolant temperature sensors located on the left-hand side of the cylinder head, near the upper...
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AnswerYou need to purchase a new motor. You can purchase one at a dealer, a parts store, or even a junk yard if you get lucky. If...
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Replacing the water pump on your SL can be done by 1 person, but it much easier with 2 people. You have to be able to fit your...
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Hey Liz==Sunroofs are very hard to keep from leaking when you work on htem therfore it takes a special mechanic familinr with...
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Hey Brian==it is in the fromt of the intake manifold. Drain the rakiator then remove it and install the new one. ...
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Hey TammyIt is at the rear of the intake manifold and is that big shinny round thing. Remove the vac line then the 2 bolts that...
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THE ODOMETER IS BACK LIT. YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REPLACE THE BULB. IT INVOLVES REMOVING THE DASH...
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The Chilton's manuual available at many car parts stores has the wiring diagram for S-series saturns up to 1997. However, even...
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I have an SL2 and the it is part of the valve cover. Small 1/2" hose comes from air box and goes to it on the valve cover. If you...
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Hey RobOnly if it has the same number. GoodluckJoe Hey rob It won't fit because the holes in it are totally different ! is...
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Answeron my 93 Saturn the pin the connects the arm from the motor to the actual lamp fell out if raise the light up and take off...
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AnswerAssuming it is automatic, it will make the transmission shift at peak RPMs during acceleration instead of shifting at...
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Purchase your replacement part. Put a jack under the engine with a board to support the engine. Put slight pressure on the engine...
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You'll need some metric sockets. 3/8" drive will be fine. Maybe a small extension and the ratchet. Not to many tools involved.
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Turn radio off. Press in the radio power on button while pressing staion up button to change minites, the down station button to...
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It is located at the lower radiator hose where it connects with the block.
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Answercheck if the fan is actually turning on when it heats up. It wasn't in mine and all i had to do was wire the fan to the...
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Open the trunk and you'll find the nuts on the wall behind the taillights. Unbolt them, there are about 5 to 7, and use the...
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you can't Answer: On the '97 Twin cam engine the cam chain tensioner depends on oil pressure. I had a problem that with 200,000...
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Can you hear the fuel pump pressurize and stop when it starts normally? Listen for a whine and stop when you turn the key but do...
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There is one right in front usually in the exhaust manifold. You may have a secondary one behind the catalytic...
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AnswerThe valve cover is probably leaking and needs replacing. AnswerIn models 90-95 of an sl2 they have an aluminum valve...
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jack up the passenger side the car on the front wheel side of the car put a jack stand on that side for safety and take the...
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I was told by a mechanic I called that to replace the headgasket for a 95 sw1 will be around 800-1100 depending on how much...
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most likely need to replace wiper motor. they usually have the intermitnant electronic card inside the motor housing and do not...
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Replace the throttle position sensor, this controls the idle. This should work for any car. With the car off, have a friend...
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Remove all of the screws you can find that hold the trim pad on. Then remove the door handle id necessary, then removee all of...
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I currently have a similar problem. It seems that one arm on the sunroof is frozen in place, while the other arm can move. I kept...
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The EGR Valve is located on top of the intake manifold. If you are standing in front of the car it would be on your right hand...
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To the best of my knowledge, the clutch on this vehicle is hydraulic and does not need to be adjusted manually. If you are having...
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Did you make sure you checked the Front Bumper Reinforcement, also? Explains how to do it here: ...
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if the clutch pedal is soft an won't let the the tranny go into gear then that means time for a new clutch IF it wont go...
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Not very difficult. They are held on by a variety of bolts, nuts, and push pins. The push pins have a center pin that is simply...
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AnswerSHOULD BE LOCATED ON THE LEFT SUBFRAME RAIL UNDER THE BRAKE BOOSTER. AnswerThe filter is definitely on the inside of...
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You don't you replace it. switch removal 1. disconnect negative battery cable 2. remove the steering wheel 3. unplug the wires...
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It is relatively simple for any car: 1) Disconnect the battery. This is incredibly important. Do not skip this step. 2)...
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No. There is no adjustment. The timing chain tensioner is an oil pressure driven device that adjusts the chain tension as needed....
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I replaced the water pump on a '93 SL 1 and it was very easy to do by first removing the front tire and working through the wheel...
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Open the trunk. On the side of the lamp housing facing the trunk there are two 6pt screws. Remove these two screws and you will...
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Your best bet is to drain the whole system. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator (If you're standing in front of...
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AnswerSame as any other car on the road. Break the jam nut loose, take off the nut and separate the tie rod from the hub.
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Hello Bethany I am currently the owner of a 1996 Saturn with 76,000 miles on it and I am having similar problems. First of...
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remove the torx screws that hold in place, remove the bulbs from sockets
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UNDER HOOD, CENTER, REAR ENGINE AREA, BELOW EGR VALVE, MOUNTED IN ENGINE BLOCK You can only get to the crankshaft sensor from the...
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Hey Kenneth==It is a pretty involved procedure. Get a manual on your car from either a local parts store or MOTORLIT.COM. Good...
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Answerunder hood, bottom back of motor. fairly easy.1.disconect negative battey terminal2.raise vehicle. place on jack stands for...
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I'm about to do the same procedure for a '95 SL. From what I've heard, both the inside and outside door panels must be removed, 4...
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The firing order is 4-1-2-3. http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/ The wiring order, across the coil pack...
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Is this the front assembly or the rear? I can't say for sure on the rear, but on the front, you will need a very large socket...
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JACK THE CAR UP, REMOVE THE NEGATIVE WIRE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY, REMOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND THE FRONT INNER FENDER...
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AnswerIf you mean in general you hit the "panic" butoon on your keyless entry. If you mean to disable completely then you need to...
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It depends on which engine you have but look at the front of the engine and it is either in the front or rear under the p/s...
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Saturn manual transmissions take standard automatic transmission fluid. the dipstick is located in the rear of the transmisison,...
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on the passenger side there is a fuse cover on the floor, take off the panel and look at the back, find power window fuse, take...
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The big red wire and the orange or blue wire go on the big stud in the middle. The small purple wire goes on the smaller stud
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It uses two cables because one cable is used to pull the gear selector toward Low and the other cable is to pull the gear...
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AnswerI am assuming that you are asking this question because the sunroof has malfunctioned due to, 1) blown fuse or bad motor,...
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AnswerIt's just like changing the oil except you put the new fluid into the trany dip stick holder with a funnel. There is a plug...
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The interior fuse box: There are two fuses, The first is the one that says "Radio" 5amp and the second is one labeled "Chime" for...
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Hey Jean==The horn does have a relay. If it just quit all of a sudden, it is probably the relay. If it works sometimes and...
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I had a similar thing happen to my 1994 and the problem turned out to be the alternator. You should have it (the alternator)...
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assuming your vehicle is equipped with powersteering, yes. to find out for sure you will need to open your hood and look in...
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Saturn ignition switches will not turn on after a failed attempt. The passive security device really has nothing to do with it....
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start by taking off the passager side tire unscrew the inner wheel well alternator should sit right in front of you (2) 15mm...
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AnswerI just installed a new CD player into my 97 Saturn SL 1 using this, it should work for your 1994 SC2 because its for 90's...
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Answerunfortunately Saturn went out on a limb to produce easy swappable parts in their cars. the clutch hydraulic system can not...
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Usually you have to remove the valve covers and tighten or loosen the nuts holding the rocker arms on. there are many different...
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If it is a 5 speed the shift fork may be bent of the cable may be stretched or broken. If it is a automatic the passing gear...
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its a gm product so it should be dextron II but its ok to use dextron III its actually better to use
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If it is a Saturn it will probably have R 134a in the AC system. Don't listen to these scam artists about taking your car to an...
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Or, you could go to eBay and search for "saturn shifter bushing" and get a replacement bushing for around $20. I found this...
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AnswerYou need to consult with a shop manual, the job is complicated.You can probably do it yourself if you are determined...
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Which are you referring to? Brakes or manual transmission slave cylinder? Either way, you need to find the bleeder. You will...
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Three usual suspects: #1 the switch contacts in the steering wheel can wear and get stuck together, or the wire running through...
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Answeradvance auto parts just buy the book for your model and year and it's in the back of the book it cost about...
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Answer1.disconect negative battety cable. 2.drain coolant 3.drain oil and remove filter 4.remove intake and exhaust manifolds...
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it might be grounded to the door it self you will have two hot wires....
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