How to change the stater, it is difficult to get to.

On YouTube under Saturn starter replacement a video by richpin shows the starter replacement for Saturn . He is a professional mechanic .

I looked at info for 4 cylinder engine, 2.2L
You have to remove starter motor to get at it, so says my database.

for the engine light to come on there will be codes stored
It is that the mechanic is not using the correct scanner with the right protocol installed to read them

with the use of a module tester. Some auto parts stores sell these

im not sure what engine you have the 2.2 four cylinder or the 3.0 6 cylinder,,,,,,,if you have the four cylinder the thermostat is located on the rear of the enigne where the transmission meets the engine,its hard to change i would rate it a 6 out of 10 for difficulty for a exp mechanic,,,,,if you have the 3.0 6 cylinder its a 8 out of 10, its buried under the intake manifold,,not a easy job,,,, i would rec you take it too a shop for either engine that you have,,,,,,

About 60 an hr. with a minimun of about 2 hrs.

how to replace alternator on 2003 saturn vue 3.0 v6

thats kinda a difficult job i would rec take to dealer,its down in there

two things it might be 1? crank shaft sensor or 2? camshaft sensor

it all depends on what tools you have its not really that at my shop it would probable take 30-40 min to change the struts and 15min to change the links so its would be around 75.00