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Tammy Gibson Posted on Mar 15, 2017
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Just bought a 2002 Saturn SL and it did fine for a couple of days and then the Service Engine Soon light came on. I drove it for a couple of days like that with no problem and then the next day I started to work and it didn't seem to have any power and would not go over 50 down the highway. It started shaking really bad and I noticed that the SES light was blinking. I finally had to pull over and leave it because it was shaking so bad and had no power. My dad went to get it later that day and it drove home fine. I drove it up town the next day and it did fine, but on my second trip to town it started the same thing again and would not go over 20 or 30. I parked it until the next day and tried it again and noticed that all my gas was gone. It had 3/4 a tank when I parked it. Does anyone know what could be the problem?

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A blinking or flashing SES light (check engine light ) Means there is a catalytic converter damaging misfire . Check engine light on means DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes are stored in the engine computer pointing to the cylinder (s) are missing . Have auto parts store check the code's or take it to a repair shop . Before you toast your catalytic convert ! You do not want to have to buy one of those $600 to $1,000 dollars . You probably need spark plug's wire's maybe a coil is breaking down inside . You best have it looked at

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You need to have the fault codes read with a OBD2 code reader or scanner, that is how you find out what system in the computer controlled engine is acting up.

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SOURCE: 2002 Saturn vue 6 cyl

MY 2002 SATURN VUE 3.0 6CYL KEEP ON STALLING ON ME I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAD THIS PROBLEM PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS PLEASE

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 14, 2008

SOURCE: service engine soon light

I cleaned my EGR valve and that fixed the problem

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 03, 2009

SOURCE: STARTING PROBLEM

Maybe look at the crank position sensor it costs about $14 and takes 5-10 mins to change .

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: 99 saturn sl2 has lost reverse

Reverse & 2nd gear share the same clutch pack.Usually when reverse goes out you will get wierd shifting into 2nd or 3rd.Most likey the Input shaft retaining nut has come loose inside the first clutch housing.It can be accessed from the trans end cover but it will take some disassembly.The trans doesn't have to come out to correct this problem.I repaired many saturns with this problem.The only parts you will have to buy is an end cover gasket(paper gasket) & 41/2 qts Trans fluid.Decent mechanice could do this in about 2-3 hrs or less.The service engine light is probally on due to trouble codes from the trans controller most likey DTC P0723 No 2nd gear.hope this helps

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: 02 saturn l200 starts then dies immediately

try your spare key it sounds like the transponder in the key is going bad

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