1999 Saturn SL - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Saturn i think this is the same car or the same engine and software type as our opel vectra /zafiro range and if so then these cars from this age are notorious for dodgy ECUs ,the faults are varied but basicly the same but this one is only the idle and no fault lights on so i would suspect a FAULTY STEEPER MOTOR so renew this first and see what happens if that doesnt work then consult a local mechanic with saturn experiance

need to read diagnostic trouble codes could b tps or iac

check fuse if good replace switch

ANY Dash Light you get, that comes on or stays on afterthe motor is running is a possible problem & a possiblefault code should be checked forI'm at a loss with this site & the questions, because we have had these codes & vehicle systems for well over 30 years, yet no one knows the vehicle is in trouble & you have to check for codesYou need to run to a repair shop within a day, every time anydash light or check engine light comes on,not ask questionsor continue to use the carAny codes you get can be googled, to find the system that setthe fault light

check egr valve may be open

Hopes this help, found answer on Saturnalia
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135171
If your mechanic has a schematic or looks in the owners manual and checks the loads listed for the IP BAT fuse in the UHJB and they are all dead then its the F-5 connection. The fuel pump is a direct feed from the IP BAT to F-5 to the fuel pump relay. the fuel pump fuse is on the other side of the fuel pump relay.

It covers exactly what I am trying to tell you. Check the IP BAT loads, if all dead, fix F-5 and if the internal wire is burned open replace the I/P panel.

File in Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 03-08-45-001

Issue Date: May, 2003
Subject:
Intermittent No Start, Intermittent Stall after Start-Up and/or Loss of Radio Presets (Replace Instrument Panel Junction Block - IPJB and/or Terminal)

Models Affected:
1995-1999 Saturn S-Series Vehicles

Attention: Technician

Condition:

Some customers may comment that one or more of the following conditions has occurred.
^ Intermittent no start

^ Intermittent stall after start-up

^ Loss of radio presets

Cause:

Condition(s) may be caused by terminal tightness at PIN F-5 within the Instrument Panel Junction Block (IPJB Black 68 way).

Correction:

Refer to the Instrument Panel Junction Block (IPJB) and/or Terminal Replacement procedures in this bulletin.

Procedure:

Instrument Panel Junction Block (IPJB) Removal:
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect positive battery cable.

3. Remove left and right lower trim panel extensions by pulling outward at dual lock locations. Rotate panels outward to disengage hinges from console.


4. Remove screw and ground wire from H-bracket.

5. Remove wiring harness from H-bracket.

6. Remove screw and disconnect rear electrical connector from IPJB. Remove IPJB screw.


7. Using a small screwdriver, release lock tabs on IPJB and slide off of mounting tabs.


8. Feed IPJB through H-bracket towards front of car.

9. Inspect PIN F-5, circuit 402 on the Black 68-way connector of the instrument panel junction block for signs of arcing. If signs of arcing are present, replace IPJB and terminal. Refer to the IPJB Installation and Terminal Replacement procedures in this bulletin.

10. If no signs of arcing, verify terminal tightness using GRAY probe. Replace terminal using the Terminal Replacement procedure in this bulletin.

IPJB Installation:
1. Feed IPJB back through H-bracket.

2. Slide the IPJB into mounting tabs and lock into place.

3. Install rear Black 68-way electrical connector into IPJB and then install screws in connector into IPJB.

4. Reconnect wiring harness to the H-bracket.

5. Reconnect ground wire to the H-bracket.

6. Reinstall left and right lower trim panel extensions.

7. Reconnect positive battery cable.

8. Reconnect negative battery cable.

Terminal Replacement:
1. If terminal replacement is required, remove CPA from Black 68-way connector. Insert tool 12094430/J04898 to remove terminal.

2. Put connector seal (if equipped) on wire.

3. Remove insulation from the end of the cut lead and the harness. Recommended strip length is 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) Caution must be used to prevent cutting the wire strands.

4. Position stripped ends in sleeve until wires hit the stop in the center of the splice.

5. Hand crimp using the approved crimping tool. Gently tug on wires to make sure they are secure before applying heat to them.

Important O NOT USE MATCH OR OPEN FLAME TO APPLY HEAT TO SEAL.


6. Apply heat using the Heat Gun or some other device, heating to 175°C (347°F) until glue flows around edges of sleeve.

7. Insert the terminal into the connector. Check to make sure the terminal lock tab is engaged by gently tugging on the wire.

8. Replace any terminal position assurance (TPA) devices.
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in the motor compartment,below the whipers.see if there are no,dirt leaves in there.els cleaning the a/c

I believe you need to press and hold the volume/power knob on the radio then push the tune button - you'll notice small words under the different sides of the button for "hr" and "min"

No Adjustment.Rod is made into booster,there's a short rod between master cyclinder and booster but not adjustable!!

my car is a 2002 saturn sl1 i was woundering if you can help me with my car when i drive on the freeway up hills my car goes from fast to slow so i have to shift from 5th gear to 2nd or 3rd gear and i have to go like 40 mph on a 65 mph speed limit all the way home how do i fix that problem

just beneath throttle body follow air intake remove air intake u will want to a small plastic soda bottle will work before doing this make sure there are sources of ignition some gas may leek out u will have to push in plastic retainer and pull fuel line closest to fire wall be sure to use eye protection place fuel line in bottle opening have some body turn the ignition on this will bleed any air out of the line if no gas pumps out check fuses and fuel pump relay

had u turn on similar problems with Honda crx replaced fuel pump relay turn on ignition but don't start car listen

Hi, You have three fuse panels/boxes on your Saturn. One uner the hood (drivers side) One each in the front kick panels the identification is located on the inside of the cover. The lighter fuse is located in the underhood fuse block. It is a yellow 20 amp fuse lay the cover next to the fuse's then you can identify where its located in the panel Hope this helps

2 options 1 new parts from a dealer spares department or 2 source from a wreckers.

Is the dash light dimmer control turned to "OFF"?

sounds more like the syncroes in your gearbox,it can be the clutch if its hard to get in but its usually the syncroes in your gearbox if its jumping out,assuming its a manual boxGaz

po241 code

Code 1404 for Saturn cars means the computer thinks the EGR is not closing. But it can also mean the computer needs to be re-programmed. There are service bulletins for some models.Code 405 is a problem with the EGR sensor which can be causing the other code. Generally the sensor is telling the computer the valve is not closed when the computer commands it to be closed.It may be tough to fix if the problem is not constant.

You would check the wires going to the motor at the switch, or at the motor, for power and ground.The switch reverses power and ground for up and down.So one wire going to the motor has power and the other has ground in one direction, and the opposite in the other direction.

high rpm when shifting into gear or high rpm at idle email at [email protected]