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How to replace heater fan
Autozone.com has instructions. Go to the site, register your vehicle, it's all free. In the parts search box, type in blower motor, hit go. Then right side of page should have link, click on it.
You can probably read it faster than I can write it, plus there are pictures. It appears to be a long procedure, just make sure the blower motor is the problem and not something else.
How do I replace the valve cover gasket on a 2002 Saturn L200, 2.2 engine?
Disconnect the camshaft cover grounding strap.Right side of engine.
Remove ignition module, 4 bolts , and disconnect the electrical connection to it. Pull straight up to remove.
Remove 4 spark plugs.
Remove the coolant pipe bracket.
Remove the fuel line bracket.
Remove the 12 bolts holding down the cover, then pry up around the edges GENTLY to remove. You might want to use a rubber mallet at this stage, just don't overdo hitting it, its cast aluminum..
The gasket around the edge and around the spark plug holes don't need sealant, the new design does away with this.
Now would be a good time to check the wear on the Teflon timing chain shield between the camshaft sprockets.
Installation is in reverse order.
Camshaft cover bolts : Tighten to 89 INCH pounds.
Camshaft Ground Strap Bolt : 89 INCH pounds.
Spark Plugs : 15 FOOT pounds.
Ignition coil to camshaft cover bolts : 71 INCH pounds.
Coolant pipe AND Fuel line bracket bolts: 89 INCH pounds.
Good luck.
The air flow mode doesn't change to different outlets when knob is turned.
Couple of issue,
May have a vacuum leak,
May have a disconnected vacuum harness on Temp control head
May have bad electrical contacts in Temp control head
Bad actuator on the air flow diverted
Suggest that you disassemble the Them control head to look at the connections. IF not the head then the diverter door mechanism is faulty.
Good Luck
What are the symptoms of a timing chain going bad?
Hi. As an engine ages, its timing chain stretches. In fact, this is really the main obstacle to long engine life. Some engines will experience piston-to-valve interference if the timing chain or belt skips or breaks. These engines are called non-freewheeling or interference engines. When this happens on a push-rod engine, push-rods will usually bend. Valve timing can become retarded (late) when a timing chain becomes so worn that it skips a tooth, as well. This will cause a slight tap, or valve noise. Late valve timing will cause poor low rpm performance. At higher rpm, engine performance might be acceptable.
If the timing chain has skipped and valve timing is retarded, suction will be felt at the exhaust pipe. This happens because the exhaust valve is still open during the piston's intake stroke. Valve train noises can also come from inside the timing cover. It can be caused by a bad timing chain or a loose sprocket or gear. The noise usually is a rattle or knock that becomes louder when decelerating.
For engines with a timing chain tensioner, a worn chain can become loose enough on the sprocket to rattle whenever the engine floats or cruises between load and coast conditions. In severe cases, a chain can actually wear a hole in the timing cover resulting in an oil leak. Severely worn cam bearings can also be the cause of excessive timing chain slack. Depending on the design of the lubrication system, this problem can also be accompanied by low oil pressure at idle.
How do I fund the turn signal & flasher on my 2002 Saturn SL
It's connected to the turn signal stem, inside the steering column. It comes with a new turn signal stalk, so the steering wheel has to come off. It's easy, make sure you disconnect the battery, so the airbag will be disarmed. Any shade tree mechanic can do this in about an hour.
Bright lights pop on when car is parked
you need to replace the turn signal switch,its loose and making contact when it should not,,causing the headlamps to come on,replace the switch,,like $50 for the new part,not too hard to install
Saturn L300 battery drain 2002
Vehicles have a varied number of electronic control modules for the engine , ABS , air bags , body control , anti- theft , keyless entry etc.. When the vehicle is parked ,key off these modules are suppose to enter into sleep mode. Some times they don't go to sleep , bad module ,wiring problem or a light is staying on.
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