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1997 Saturn SL Questions & Answers
Problem is i recently bought a 97 saturn and there
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there are two types of coolant that were used in your car: your coolant bottle or cap may have a orange or green dot on it.
Orange dot = DEXCOOL
Green dot= Eythelene gycol (green stuff)
All the 97' and UP had dexcool. 96' was the transistion year, some one way some the other.
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Floppy stick shifter, car stuck in gear
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
Problem with starting
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
Why won't my 1997 Saturn SL start?
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
Will not start
This may be related to the antitheft system The system is known for turning off the starter and/or injectors when it fails. Is there a light on the dash that says SECURITY? This is a common problem worth looking into. http://www.diy-gm-security.com/
Where is clutch safety switch?
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.
Saturn automatic shift wont go into gear
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
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