I was parked in my car for twenty minutes with the air on when i noticed the air wasnt cold any more when i started the car to leave i noticed the thermostat was redlining indicating that my car was over heating when i popped the hood i noticed that the fan to my engine was not working. what might be the problem and how do i fix it??
Check fuses relays and connections to fan first then test fan[s] for failure if good check and test sensors
SOURCE: code po449 States "Evaporative emission control
Check engine P codes. GM uses an EVAP solenoid that is located under most vehicles near the gas tank and connects to the charcoal filter can. Codes can be set and will drive you crazy trying to figure out if you have a bad gas cap, broke lines---this is where they try to get you to do a smoke test, or you just think the vehicle is no good.
Relax, it is usually an easy fix and one GM has known about for years but continues to make easy money off people who cannot do basic maintenance. Now one code that comes up is usually P0449, along with maybe a warning to check the gas cap to see if it is on tight. Chevrolet will gladly read this code out for you for around $98.00 and then fix it for another around $100.00 which includes the EVAP part which if you buy at their parts dept. will cost you $32.00 and my dealership parts man told me they sell one a day! It is easy money for them and obviously a defective part they keep using for the last 10 or 15 years but hey, its money in their pocket. Here is how to fix it with ONE single common screwdriver!
Get under the vehicle after putting on the parking brake and if you a little hefty, then removing the spare tire on the some vehicles will give you lots more room. The EVAP solenoid is easy to spot near the gas tank and it has one electric connector which disconnects by releasing the plastic clip and pulling the connector out. It also has ONE air line connected which goes to the charcoal cannister which also can be removed with the one screwdriver. The whole EVAP solenoid and air can can be removed with the screwdriver which makes it easier to unpolug the electric and air line. Get a replacement from the dealer as they certainly are familar with this part as they sell LOTS of them. Then just go under and plug the new one in and the problem is solved. Now if you do not have a tool to reset the codes, try the local parts places as most of them will do a reset for you. If you do not have someone to do it, it can be done simply be removing the RED, positive lead off the battery and wait a minute and then plug it back in. The codes are reset but of course now you have to reset the radio and clock stuff.
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SOURCE: shift knob problems
When I first bought my Redline the shift knob kept coming off in my hand. Actually it flew off and would end up on the floor somewhere.
When I complained about this, they fixed the problem, and they told me that they drilled a hole through the shifter shaft up to the knob end and inserted a long bolt. They said this was the procedure to resolve this issue.
If you are having a problem removing the knob, its probably because they repaired this issue before the dealer delivered the car. Judging by their remarks to me it was not an easy repair and I'm assuming to change the shift knob would be a very difficult task.
Good luck
SOURCE: where is 2003 saturn ion thermostat?
FACEING the ENGINE It is At TOP RIGHT SIDE Close to Master Cylinder takes About 1 hour to Replace Have Fun its a EASY One
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Remove the feed pipe
Installation Procedure
Install the thermostat and retaining sleeve with the dimple placed into the housing slotImportant: Lubricate the O-ring with soapy water or coolant before installing the O-ring in the water pump.
SOURCE: location of drain plug and drain fill for
the drain plug and fill plug are on the drivers side right next to the subframe,the fill plug is back and above the left axle ,i get it from the drivers side with the wheel off and the drain plug you get from under the car ,,thats a tight one i actaully had to cut a allen wrench down to fit inbetween the trans and axle and its tight both to get the wrench in and realy tight to loosen use a breaker bar,,,,the fill plug is also tight,,,
SOURCE: my reverse lights don't work on my 04 saturn Ion I
check the back up light switch located on the drivers side of the transmission
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