The defroster will not turn on on my 1996 saturn sl2 any ideas

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Originally Posted by norvelplagbao52

1993 saturn sl2 1.9 dohc cylinder head torque
specs and sequence
Cylinder head bolt
tightening procedure:
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE:

INTAKE
SIDE
8 4 1 5 9

7 3 2 6 10
EXHAUST SIDE

In sequence,
torque the cylinder head bolts. Torque: 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs).
In sequence,
torque all bolts. Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs)
In sequence, turn each bolt an
additional 90 degrees.





Originally Posted by norvelplagbao52

1993 saturn sl2 1.9 dohc cylinder head torque
specs and sequence
Cylinder head bolt
tightening procedure:
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE:

INTAKE
SIDE
8 4 1 5 9

7 3 2 6 10
EXHAUST SIDE

In sequence,
torque the cylinder head bolts. Torque: 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs).
In sequence,
torque all bolts. Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs)
In sequence, turn each bolt an
additional 90 degrees.

You could do a leak test where you put compressed air into the cylinder to check for a valve problem. You have to take the valve cover off to make sure the valves are closed.
Either way you'll probably have to pull the head to check the gasket and head for a crack.

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1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1996-2002 SL/SL1/SL2 Saturn
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Bad ground will do that. Check battery terminal first, then the second place to check is grounds on the side of the motor where transmission bolts are. Then the starter itself can be corroded right where it lays against the motor, where it is bolted on. This can happen due to too much oil running down on it as well. Last of all the starter can be bad. It is best to have it diagnosised first before guessing at any repairs though.

May just be the bulb. You didn't say if you tried that. More than likely thats it

Your title got gut off 1996 Saturn SL-?

SL1
Original Equipment Size: 175/70-14

SL2
Original Equipment Size: 185/65-15

engine coolant temp. sensor is cracked pull it out it is on the side of the head.. easy fix you will see its cracked when you pull it 15 dollar fix

The sensor sits above the trans filter.Replace.Easy to do by taking air claener assy off.

What this code means is the trans is slipping, the most likely cause is internal parts failure or shift solenoid issue for 2nd gear, but based on what I know of this code you will end up getting the trans overhauled.