Muffler strap broken on 2001 saturn sc1 series how to repair the easy way

Here's a good repair manual, Saturn SC1 Haynes Repair Manual Base Shop Service Garage Book oe eBay

Saturn SC Series Repair Manual Service Manual Online 1991 1992 1993 1994...

I think this source will give you some info

Here's your book info is below...
Most auto parts stores carry Haynes Manuals. You can order them from Haynes if needed. Or...often they are carried in your local library.

I have done Ford and Toyota clutches using these books. Clutch replacement is not hard, just time consuming...And easier if you have a lift.

Note: If like many vehicles, don't forget to replace the engine rear main seal while you have access with the fly wheel off.

You can call Haynes and ask specifically if the book covers the repair you are attempting. I have called them to get more specific wiring diagrams not always provided with the books. Very helpful in providing tech data... I have a Haynes manual for all my vehicles...makes maintenance and repair much easier than researching every I need to do something to my vehicles.

Best of luck finding the information you need...

Here's your book info.

Saturn S-series Haynes Repair Manual Online covering all 1991 thru 2002 models of Saturn SL, SL1, SL2, SC, SC1, SC2, SW1 and SW2
Part Number #E87010
Haynes Repair Manual Online for the Saturn S-series covering all 1991 thru 2002 models of Saturn SL, SL1, SL2, SC, SC1, SC2, SW1 and SW2 has clear instructions and hundreds of photographs to help you perform anything from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes!
Complete coverage for your 1991 thru 2002 Saturn S-series (SL, SL1, SL2, SC, SC1, SC2, SW1 or SW2):

--Routine Maintenance
--Tune-up procedures
--Engine repair
--Cooling and heating
--Air Conditioning
--Fuel and exhaust
--Emissions control
--Ignition
--Brakes
--Suspension and steering
--Electrical systems
--Wiring diagrams

Passlock is tricky. There is no way to just turn it off. It is an antitheft system, if you could turn it off, so could a potential theif. I do know of a way to bypass it tho. Check out this link. Alot of info, and some DO IT YOURSELF solutions

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

Saturn
2000 LS/LS1/LS2/LW1/LW2
2001-2002 L100/LW100
2001-2003 L200/LW200
2001-2005 L300/LW300
2004-2005 L-Series
2002-2008 VUE
1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1996-2002 SC1/SC2
1996-2002 SW1/SW2

Ya, cutting those wires will definately cause the NO START. Depending on what was done, you might be able to fix it, might not. If not, there are ways to bypass the entire system. Here is some good info on the situation, and some possible solutions.

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/


Full bypass works on these car.

Saturn
2000 LS/LS1/LS2/LW1/LW2
2001-2002 L100/LW100
2001-2003 L200/LW200
2001-2005 L300/LW300
2004-2005 L-Series
2002-2008 VUE
1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1996-2002 SC1/SC2
1996-2002 SW1/SW2

Alot of the time the anti theft security can actually disable your starter. Check to see if there is a light on the dash that says SECURITY or a little picture of a car with a lock thru it. This would be a dead give away of the security problem. Check out this link for info and DO IT YOURSELF solutions to this problem.

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

Saturn
2000 LS/LS1/LS2/LW1/LW2
2001-2002 L100/LW100
2001-2003 L200/LW200
2001-2005 L300/LW300
2004-2005 L-Series
2002-2008 VUE
1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1996-2002 SC1/SC2
1996-2002 SW1/SW2

very hard to get to, shops sell them as pre-bled master and slave unit.

It is probably a vacuum-controlled device; look for vacuum leaks under the hood or a ruptured vacuum reserve canister; the connectors are often fragile and break off.

muffler strap broken?
motor mount,top on left side of engine broken?
cat rattling?
heat shield?

sounds like you got a bad shift syncro for 3rd gear, its inside the trans,cuse ive never adjust shift cables on a s-series now matter what was done to the trans,and that cable controls more than just 3rd gear so its gotta be the syncro,,sorry,,,cheaper to get a used trans than to fix