What do I replace NO door ,key or lights chime on my 1999 Saturn sl2.What do I need to replace
Post symptoms like this.
i check head lights, they work key out , so do they?
i turn the key to Ignition on.
the dash self test lamps all glow, do they,?
look at that CEL lamp, (aka SES) lamp, check engine lamp
it it dont glow the engine brain, lost power, fuse, (head lamps work)
if the CEL glows. then now crank the engine, (start pos.)
does it crank robustly? yes /no?
yes, do you have spark>
no, does car crank over fast with jumper cables to running donor car?
that is start, no pun.
SOURCE: Saturn SL2
I had a similar problem on my 94 SL2. Turn the key…..Nothing.
Even worse, it was intermittent, the worst type to troubleshoot.
At first it was rare. Pulling out the key , putting it back in and turning usually worked.
Over time it got progressively worse and stubborn.
Then one day it wouldn’t start for anything.
My
car has an alarm with a ‘starter kill’. My first thought, alarm
malfunction. So I located the two wires (they can be any color) going
from the alarm module to the steering column. They are usually labeled
appropriately on the module. I used a small jumper wire (alligator
clips) to short them at the alarm. If the alarm was the problem, this
would fix it. It didn’t.
Time to take apart the steering column.
The key tool will be a 7 or 8mm socket. Take off the two piece steering column shroud to expose the wiring.
On
the left side, directly opposite the ignition, you’ll see a piece of
round plastic held on with two bolts. This is really the ignition
switch.
Take out the bolts (again 7 or 8mm).
Take out the two plugs (blue and white) from behind it.
Take off the switch.
Plan A: (For most people)
Replace this. Bring it with you to the parts store to compare it.
Bring it home. Bolt it on. Plug it in. Turn the key.
I can’t tell you how much it was , since I used …
Plan B: (For the deservedly cocky)
I took the switch apart and cleaned the contacts.
They were burnt. I scraped them clean, re-assembled the switch and tested it.
Vroom..
If you need me to explain Plan B, use Plan A.
Hope this helps, let me know how it goes. Any other problems, click the ASK button.
Remember: Good things come to those who Rate.
Mike
SOURCE: 1999 Saturn SL2 DOHC Engine - Fuel pump not pumping fuel.
The Saturn Fuel pump relay and fuse is located undar the panes on the passenger side of the center console near the passengers left foot there are two relays there that look identical one is fuel pump relay. Just switch them around they are bot the same and see if the fuel pump runs now also the fuel pump fuse is in there i can't send diaagrams on fixya because their program will not let them go through if you need one email me at [email protected] Please give me a fixya rating if this information is helpful to you
SOURCE: 1999 Saturn SL2 trouble starting occasionally.
This is a fuel related problem.
Replace the fuel pump.
SOURCE: How to take off door panels on a 1998 Saturn SL2
You have to take off the door handle. You have to disengage the door
locking mechanism from the door handle, then unscrew the panel and take
it off. 
The door handle unhinges from the locks and from the
window controls.
If your windows are electric, just unsnap the cord
attached and leave it hanging out.
You may have to work with the door handle as it won't come out of
the slot very easily and you don't have a lot of room. A flat bladed
screwdriver with a long metal piece should work to unsnap it.
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SOURCE: Disconnect sliding door chime 2005 Saturne Relay
On my 05 Relay I scratched the oxidation off of the switch heads and the contact plates on the door pillar. Worked for me.
Another fix I've read about is to take out and put back the PSD fuse. Then open and close the doors twice (with power button) for the computer to relearn the positions.
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