Forum: L-Series Tech
05-12-2022, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 543
Re: LW200 with Body Control Module problems
Thanks for error on the terminology. It is Tech 2 in the roman numeral way. Quite why GM decided to use that is beyond me, but heyho.
With the advent of these smaller plug in modules that act with...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
05-12-2022, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 543
Re: LW200 with Body Control Module problems
All the suggested actions appear to be based on your symptoms, but it does not appear that any actual diagnosis has been done. Just all assumptions.
Might I suggest that you get the car checked...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
04-10-2022, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 312
Re: 2003 lw200 air conditioning hose
Not sure where you have looked, but I went onto Rock Auto, put in your car and under Heating and AC, they show Service Valve Core, Service Valve Repair Kit and Service Valve Assembly - ALL available.
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Forum: L-Series Tech
02-09-2022, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 991
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Forum: L-Series General
11-30-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 642
Re: Rear Strut Housing Bracket Washer
Does this you tube video help at all. it covers removal of rear strut and installation of new. My son has now sold his L300 and the Haynes Manual went with it, so can't look at any reference sources...
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Forum: L-Series General
11-20-2021, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 736
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Forum: L-Series Tech
11-11-2021, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 776
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Forum: L-Series Tech
10-29-2021, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,117
Re: Code P301 - 2002 LW300 V6
Brian,
Check out Rock Auto for fuel injectors. Their cheapest is $26.79 plus a $10.00 core charge. There are also YT videos where folks have jerry rigged a pipe system for checking the injector...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
10-20-2021, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,150
Re: Doors Don't Lock In Gear
OK Chaz. Thanks for clarifying that point. It's not the first time we have had threads on the L series but the cars are S series, all due to the early naming of the models.
On my son's L300 (2003)...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
10-20-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,150
Re: Doors Don't Lock In Gear
Chaz
Just to clarify something Your profile states you have Two SL2 cars. You said at the beginning of the thread you had an LS2.
So is the LS2 you got in June an L Series (LS2) or is it one of...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
10-06-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 939
Re: L200 RPM Surge with A/C
Disconnecting the battery is important for many jobs, but I would not have thought it necessary changing something like the iac. For things like that, you'd simply unplug at the connector. If...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
10-06-2021, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 939
Re: L200 RPM Surge with A/C
A quick google revealed these possible answers;
https://www.autoblog.com/2016/12/08/how-to-troubleshoot-a-surge-caused-by-car-air-conditioning/
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Forum: L-Series Tech
09-23-2021, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,253
Re: Parking Brake Cables (Discontinued)
Back in 2018 replaced the parking brake cable plus rear suspension bushes on my son's 2003 L300. I ordered all the parts from Europe to be able to get the job done. I can't remember the exact places...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
09-17-2021, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 918
Re: Forum is dull
In all my years on this forum I never knew it was a forum for entertainment value?
All Saturn forums will ultimately go the way of the dinosaur as the cars get older, the newer owners take care...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
09-17-2021, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 700
Re: Rocker Panels
You have to acknowledge the reality that the L series has been out of production for 16 years and Saturn as a company has been closed for 13 years.
That in itself, tells you that many parts for...
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Forum: L-Series General
09-11-2021, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Re: Moving On
Paul is correct, the only changes to the C30 were cosmetic rather than mechanical, such as new bumpers, lights, the usual crap that manufacturers do these days to get you to buy a new one. At the...
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Forum: L-Series General
09-09-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Moving On
My youngest son has just bought himself a 2011 Volvo C30 as the first car he's bought with his own money. The car that I bought him back in HS was the 2003 Saturn L300 back in 2015. It has served him...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
08-07-2021, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 815
Re: Transmission control solenoid
Couldn't answer that. Others who have the issue have been in various states, so I don't think it's external heat related. One of the things I can tell you is that I watched a youtube video of a CA...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
08-06-2021, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 815
Re: Transmission control solenoid
Jason,
I've done that job on my son's 2003 L300. Here's the link to the job;
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235496
When I did the job, my son left the car with me so I was not...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
07-27-2021, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 355
Re: Trailing arm front bushing.
Short answer is I'm not sure. When I did the bushings on my son's L300 a couple of years ago. I did end up removing the trailing arms. It's a big doughnut type bushing that's a mix of rubber and...
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Forum: L-Series General
06-30-2021, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,495
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Forum: L-Series General
06-22-2021, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,138
Re: 2000 L Series V6
Depends on what color the 'smoke' was coming out the tailpipe. Blue smoke is the engine burning oil and it passing through the cat. That's not good. Black smoke can be simply too rich a mixture....
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Forum: L-Series General
06-21-2021, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,138
Re: 2000 L Series V6
Chaz,
I found this video on You tube which gives 6 tests (non-intrusive) that you can do to check if you have a blown cylinder head gasket. Some are a little more involved than others, but some of...
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Forum: L-Series General
06-21-2021, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,138
Re: 2000 L Series V6
Chaz
It seems that at the moment there are 2 issues; the noise and the coolant question.
The shop should be able to pull the timing belt cover off and see what's going on there. That should ID...
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Forum: L-Series General
06-20-2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,138
Re: 2000 L Series V6
That could mean a blown head gasket or it could not. This link was quite useful on the subject
https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/yellow-gunk-under-oil-cap/
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