At times after the engine has been shut off, sat a while, when I try to start it again nothing happens, battery, starter etc all check out ok. The key turns but does not engage the starter, and no lights on my instrument panel. The key turns easy so ruled out the lock cylinder. Could it be the Ignition Switch ? Any way to test the switch and where may I find R&R instructions to do so, do I have to disable the air bag system as well first before the R&R.. Thank you.
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
SOURCE: starting problem with 1998 Saturn SW2
Ok I know that Coolant Temp Sensors are very very Common to Saturns, Only buy the Parts at saturn they are Calibrated Parts. Aftermarket do not work well.
You could have a work starter bendix Drive or a worn Flywheel that is causing the crackling sound you hear, To be totally honest I need to hear the sound to tell you for sure. If this information is good please Give me a Fixya! Rating and if there is anything more I can do for you please contact me .
SOURCE: Head Lights go dim, instrument panel goes dim when I turn on my Headlights
Does it go completely black or just dim? Most displays dim when you turn the lights on to make the display darker so its not too bright. GPS and other displays do this. Do you have any problems with any other of the car's electronics?
SOURCE: 02 saturn l200 starts then dies immediately
try your spare key it sounds like the transponder in the key is going bad
SOURCE: the ignition cylinder turns free not engaging the
The cylinder engages a gear which moves a rack (straight piece with gear teeth) which changes the rotational movement into straight movement. The rack connects to a rod which runs down the top side of the steering column to the switch which is above your feet. Most likely, the switch is bad which is fairly easy to change. The second choice is problems with the gear/rack assembly which is very difficult to get to, requiring removal of the steering wheel and a lot of little pieces. Good luck.
SOURCE: when turning the key in
I would lean more towards your ignition switch being bad. Although you could be right I have not seen that problem very often. More often than not its the ignition switch. Good luck.
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