Top 20 1997 Saturn SL Questions & Answers

Wiper Motor Switch Troubleshooting Check out someother GM wiper fail's video's ,not shuting off means the park switch is bad inside the motor assembly ,u need a new motor .

get the fault codes read somewhere else first have the ecm reset using a scan tool as replacing the battery can corrupt the program

I am sure that there are parts that are worn out in the shifter, I see this complaint a lot for Old Saturns. It will be a miracle is you can get the parts to fix the worn out bushing and such

Sure , there is a way to test it ! With wiring diagram in hand an a DVOM - digital volt ohn meter . Checking B+ voltage to the switch an output on the start - run circuits ! Do you know anything about automotive electrical systems ? How to use a DVOM ? How to read a wiring diagram . Too know how to take it apart you need a repair manual . Videos on youtube showing how too test electrical circuits

you have spark at the plugs ..thats something spray stay you mug into the throttle body see if the motor will cough tank needs draining and have fresh fuel fuel pump has a filter and fuel relay crack the fuel line connection to the rail to see if there is fuel reaching the rail and correct pressure if sitting 6 years.. not being run regularly do a compression test lifters may be stuck rings may have lost tension

Did you check for B+ volt an ground at ignition module before replacing the coil's ? Videos on youtube showing how to test GM ignition systems

Your lock core is likely worn. It will need to be replaced. You Tube your vehicle type and ignition lock replacement.

It should be located under the driver's side of dash and mounted to the firewall. Look under the dash and push the clutch pedal down all the way using your right hand to see the lever contact the plastic rectangular switch .You should be able to see 2 wires that plug onto the switch too.

check your fluid level and condition, if they are good make sure linkage is good and adjusted properly, if it still isn't working you may have an internal trans problem possibly a torque convertor

Does the engine start ? Is this a automatic transmission vehicle ? Do the brake lights work when you press on the brake pedal ? It probably has something to do with the Automatic Transmission Shift Lock The brake transaxle shift interlock (BTSI) system consists of the body control module (BCM), powertrain control module (PCM), BTSI solenoid, stop lamp switch, and PRNDL selector switch. The BTSI system prevents the driver from moving the shift lever out of PARK unless the brake pedal is depressed while in RUN or CRANK. The BCM controls the output to the BTSI solenoid by grounding the solenoid which energizes it, preventing shifting out of PARK. When the BCM receives input from the PCM over the Class II link that the transaxle is in PARK and the brake pedal is depressed, it will stop grounding the BTSI solenoid or de-energize it which will allow shifting. After the transaxle is moved out of the PARK position, the BCM shall monitor the status of the PRNDL serial data message sent by the PCM and shall continue to de-energize the solenoid until the transaxle has been returned to the PARK position. In the event that the serial data messages are never received (approximately 5 seconds) by the BCM from the PCM, the BCM shall de-energize the solenoid to allow shifting. The transaxle can be shifted from PARK by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. This eliminates power to the solenoid.

Grinding could be your brake ,whell bearing clicking the stabilisator link are a very commom problem

try youtube for this one

during the repair of the car the battery probably went flat or was removed to facilitate the repair. This would have corrupted the CPU program in the ECM . try using a scanner to reset the program and probably the radio code as well

Check your oil! then check for fuel pressure.I bet you're low or out of oil.

Have you replaced the starter ? That might be the problem. It's actually the solenoid that does that sometimes.

Take your title to the dealership, they can look it up there.

Top of the transmission, under the battery tray.

You don't want to try to swap out the front or rear glass on these cars. Junkyards will break 2 of 3 trying to take them out, they're glued in with way too much window weld. The new glass will not want to fit, even with all of the old window weld removed. Auto glass places charge extra for saturns because they know they are no fun. Believe me, the little extra money is worth it.

Pull the cluster and make sure the connector is tight that is at the back of the instrument cluster.

there is a pin under the handlethat you need to pull out then you can slide the handle off