Forum: L-Series Tech
01-16-2021, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 205
Re: Saturn Stuck in 3rd Gear
I think you meant 04 L200 4cyl. Better to post a new thread of a suspected faulty input speed sensor and any error code(s) suggesting sensor fault.
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-15-2021, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 224
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
Well now, you're the expert on hard nylon heating for removal of this vacuum check valve. Apparently I don't have the patience to wait for this *!%@×?;-< to soften as you dd. Better yet, you avoided...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-15-2021, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 343
Re: Wrench Light, no symptoms, 2005 VUE
joshjani, a number of P type error codes won't show up on generic readers and P0873 is one of them. Since the engine light never turned on and the wrench light did, VCX NANO decoded it. As you become...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-14-2021, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 109
Re: '03 L200 Bong question.
Mistakes that don't hurt anyone and shared for a good laugh while pointing out how not to do things are life's little pleasures.
Remember, the yellow oil can dripping oil is not a low oil light....
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-14-2021, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 109
Re: '03 L200 Bong question.
'Dats your oil change light (yellow). No it's not a bong. It's reminding you to change oil and filter. Your owner's manual describes it. The algorithm takes into account number of engine cycles,...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-13-2021, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 224
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
Yes, I'm an expert at screwing up. Fortunately, achievements far outnumber mistakes. At least 2 to 1.........
Dimensions are left out in both items, a concern not mentioned in forums, especially...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-12-2021, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 224
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
A follow up with one snapshot and possibly a better suggestion if the Dorman vacuum check valve has a larger O.D. barbed fitting than the original.
I removed the Dorman 90 degree hose extension...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-12-2021, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 224
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
Unless Dorman makes the vacuum check valve in a smaller diameter for the hose end, (I have no idea, maybe 5mm/1/4" OD?) the universal Dorman check valve has a larger OD than our Saturns check valve....
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Forum: Ion General
01-12-2021, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 908
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-12-2021, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 224
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
Brakes should work whether its sub freezing or desert heat. On L300s, the vacuum port for the power brake booster is on the rear intake runner. The hard nylon hose runs from the top of the round...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-11-2021, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 491
Re: Fuel Filter Installation
When the old filter was removed, did you examine both ends on filter and fuel lines? If more than one O-ring fell off the end of the new filter, perhaps the old one was inside the fuel line and went...
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Forum: Vue General
01-11-2021, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 94
Re: 2004 Saturn Vue AWD
Rarely does anyone post a crank sensor error code (P0335) because of a simple premise. How can the average person know he/she is having a heart attack (unless well informed) then reach out for a...
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Forum: Aura General
01-11-2021, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 170
Re: Aura won't start
Before assuming this starter failed, some questions to consider.
*Is the engine seized, preventing the starter from turning the engine? Are you able to manually turn the engine by hand using tools...
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Forum: Vue General
01-11-2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 94
Re: 2004 Saturn Vue AWD
Cold weather in your area? Several starting attempts can flood the engine with excessive fuel, drowning spark and preventing the engine from starting up. Under normal conditions, clearing a flooded...
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Forum: Ion General
01-10-2021, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 908
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Forum: Aura General
01-10-2021, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 170
Re: Aura won't start
Did you look underneath to identify the part? Starter? You can try rockauto for parts images to help you.
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Forum: Ion General
01-10-2021, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 908
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-10-2021, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 205
Re: Saturn Stuck in 3rd Gear
Although snapshots were taken at extreme angles, the cv joints appear to be intact. The gap between xmission and shaft may be a clue or nothing. In general, cv joints are secured on both ends The...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-10-2021, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 205
Re: Saturn Stuck in 3rd Gear
Yes, constant velocity drive shafts. They're called many other names because each shaft is half the distance between xmission and wheel. One on the left front wheel, one on the right front wheel....
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-10-2021, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 205
Re: Saturn Stuck in 3rd Gear
How is your car telling you its in 3rd gear?
1-If you can jack up each side of the front end, look for a broken half shaft. Front wheel drive uses two half shafts with flexible joints to allow...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-09-2021, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 343
Re: Wrench Light, no symptoms, 2005 VUE
Win 10 is the default software to run VCX NANO. Win 7 is the minimum.
I had trouble setting up mine due to the overwhelming technical explanations that doesn't use layman's terms. Although I may...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-09-2021, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 181
Re: another revisitation on old actuator trick
02 LW300, according to my '03 service manuals, the mode control actuator controlling the door position for defrost/face vent/heater (floor), is a four wire unit. Two wires for the feedback position...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-09-2021, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 422
Re: Standard L-Series issues...
Ventilation may be a safety issue even when the blower is off as forced air flow comes in from any speed. Selecting floor only mode may help if you're not interested in vents.
Turning the dial...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-08-2021, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 422
Re: Standard L-Series issues...
That little round thingy sitting on top of the dash is a light sensor and serves several purposes; allows auto headlight controls when the light switch is left in AUTO mode and as input to the hvac...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-08-2021, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 422
Re: Standard L-Series issues...
If you have auto climate control with the left knob dialling up/down temperatures with a digital screen switching from external(outside) temps to the last preset temp before changing as you dial...
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