# \#lw **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/lw/7113.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Likelihood I will kill myself or someone else with Sensor Code PO 221 Throttle/Pedal Sensor (?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-i-will-kill-myself-or-someone-else-with-sensor-code-po-221-throttle-pedal-sensor/117439)
**Author:** [@rrelf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrelf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-i-will-kill-myself-or-someone-else-with-sensor-code-po-221-throttle-pedal-sensor/117439 "2018-05-16T15:42:56Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Saturn LW2. It’s getting old and there are a lot of things that need repaired (approx. $3000 worth of work, including probably a new or reconditioned transmission). I am considering whether to sell it o… --- ## [Crazy Saturn odometer Readings !?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-saturn-odometer-readings/94906)
**Author:** [@dhpoverman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhpoverman1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-saturn-odometer-readings/94906 "2016-08-28T17:13:26Z")
\*\*after a battery odometer jumped from 42,000 to whopping 692,608 miles. Problem is noted and there is a recall from GM BUT my vehicle should be in recall by age and model BUT my vehicle has a V6 3.0L engine that has a … --- ## [What's causing my car to mysteriously stop running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-causing-my-car-to-mysteriously-stop-running/75981)
**Author:** [@SaturnWeary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaturnWeary)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-causing-my-car-to-mysteriously-stop-running/75981 "2012-12-07T20:10:49Z")
Hi. So, I'm driving my 2003 Saturn LW 300 wagon (3.0 liter, V-6 engine) the other day, and the engine shuts off out of nowhere. Luckily, I was on a quiet secondary road, so I drifted to a curb in neutral. Then my car w… --- ## [Saturn LW3 Won't Start and No Juice to Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-lw3-wont-start-and-no-juice-to-fuel-pump/70310)
**Author:** [@JimmyJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimmyJones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-lw3-wont-start-and-no-juice-to-fuel-pump/70310 "2012-01-07T19:56:03Z")
I have a Saturn LW3 station wagon. For the past few months it has randomly failed to start (it cranks/turns over but it acts like it is never getting any fuel). I took it to a good mechanic but he could not replicate t… --- ## [Should I buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/70250)
**Author:** [@wordgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wordgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/70250 "2012-01-04T05:36:58Z")
I have a 2002 Saturn LW 200 with 99,000 miles. Needs 2 new tire rods & steering gear for about $1100. Should I put the money in the car or just buy a new one? Any advice? --- ## [Saturn Block gasket leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-block-gasket-leak/69214)
**Author:** [@JWB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JWB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-block-gasket-leak/69214 "2011-11-05T15:32:21Z")
My 2002 Saturn LW2 has a sectioned block with a gasket seperating two sections of the block. This gasket leaks oil. Is there any way to seal the leak without dropping the pan and lower section of the block? --- ## [2000 Saturn L Series needs way too much work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-l-series-needs-way-too-much-work/42305)
**Author:** [@msager333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msager333)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-l-series-needs-way-too-much-work/42305 "2011-08-31T19:49:17Z")
I have a 2000 Saturn L-Series Wagon with the V-6 engine, and the engine recently started making a horrible noise. It sounded to me like it's coming from the front of the engine near the accessory belt. I took it to a gar… --- ## [LW300 Turn Signal broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lw300-turn-signal-broken/61372)
**Author:** [@ClareVossen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClareVossen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lw300-turn-signal-broken/61372 "2011-02-15T14:30:39Z")
Turn signal does not work - it worked intermittently for a while, we replaced the relay arm, still not working. Bulbs are fine as the Hazards work. --- ## [Odd ticking sound from Saturn engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-ticking-sound-from-saturn-engine/60803)
**Author:** [@RobLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobLewis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-ticking-sound-from-saturn-engine/60803 "2011-02-03T01:48:28Z")
Anybody have any idea about a ticking sound from engine compartment. Here are the clues: \* Have observed this since at least probably 2009. \* Affects a 2000 Saturn LW1 with DOHC 4-cylinder engine \* It… --- ## [Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues/56651)
**Author:** [@knipee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knipee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues/56651 "2010-10-21T01:22:54Z")
When I get low on gas, the empty fuel light comes on - as expected. What's unexpected is that then the security system light blinks on, the gas light blinks off. Then, if I've got my headlights set to auto, they also b… --- ## [Saturn rear main seal oil loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-rear-main-seal-oil-loss/55803)
**Author:** [@nye\_guys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nye_guys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-rear-main-seal-oil-loss/55803 "2010-10-01T05:35:46Z")
2001 Saturn LW200, 4 cyl, auto, 65K miles. The car broke a rod and we replaced the engine the reman Jasper. took the car down the road 5 miles and the rear main seal went out. Pulled the engine again replaced the seal. J… --- ## [2000 Saturn LW1 A/C problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-lw1-a-c-problem/54575)
**Author:** [@squarhed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squarhed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-lw1-a-c-problem/54575 "2010-09-02T22:29:01Z")
A/C unit in wife's car stopped - No cold air. Freon level was ifne. Chevrolet garage said the cluth was fried and I'd need a new compressor, et al. for $1600. I bought a new compressor for $298 and found an a/c mech … --- ## [Vibration at 65mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-65mph/53458)
**Author:** [@mstelten71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstelten71)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-65mph/53458 "2010-08-16T13:33:09Z")
I have an 02 Saturn LW300 with ~88,000 miles. It recently developed a substantial vibration at around 65mph (+/- 2mph). This happeden within a week of having the tires rotated and balanced. I took it in yesterday and … --- ## [Is my "reverse" gear broken?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-reverse-gear-broken/52742)
**Author:** [@jillcashen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jillcashen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-reverse-gear-broken/52742 "2010-07-31T18:43:37Z")
My 2002 Saturn wagon doesn't have many miles - less than 50,000. My trusty service station just changed the oil and gave it a clean bill of health. But I still feel like it pulls when I drive it in reverse - like the ha… --- ## [Saturn front end groan when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-front-end-groan-when-turning-left/52213)
**Author:** [@dbswayne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbswayne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-front-end-groan-when-turning-left/52213 "2010-07-29T05:30:09Z")
Recently on car talk (July 10, 2010?) a Saturn owner called in and reported a groan in the front end when turning left (but not right). That's exactly my problem, so I was really interested in their answer - but the one… --- ## [My Saturn Wagon won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-saturn-wagon-wont-start/51960)
**Author:** [@barefootbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barefootbob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-saturn-wagon-wont-start/51960 "2010-07-16T23:26:19Z")
I have a 2001 Saturn LW300 V6 - My car won't start. I have replaced the battery and still nothing. Yesterday my car jerked while I was driving it, and jerked so hard when I was backing up that I thought I had hit somethi… --- ## [2000 Saturn LW1 won't start... periodically](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-lw1-wont-start-periodically/50590)
**Author:** [@torchbone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/torchbone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-lw1-wont-start-periodically/50590 "2010-06-20T14:35:13Z")
My car will, periodically, not start. It cranks vigorously, but won't catch. If I wait 10-15 minutes it will fire right up. Car has 113,000 miles on it. Just had a major tune up session - new plugs, wires, filters, … --- ## [Motor shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-shaking/50038)
**Author:** [@tamas932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tamas932)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-shaking/50038 "2010-06-09T12:45:50Z")
When I first start my car up and i open the hood i can tell that my motor is shaking. It looks like it is not connected to anything. I figure it needs a tune up because I have not done it since I have had it (bought in… --- ## [Silver "Pan" above my muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silver-pan-above-my-muffler/49827)
**Author:** [@tamas932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tamas932)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silver-pan-above-my-muffler/49827 "2010-06-04T19:29:54Z")
My car is rattling above my muffler but when i went down there it is not my muffler. There is a "Pan" above the muffler that looks like it is just sitting there. What is the easiest way to fix this? --- ## [Persistent vibration at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-vibration-at-highway-speeds/49163)
**Author:** [@reb01501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reb01501)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-vibration-at-highway-speeds/49163 "2010-05-22T15:52:12Z")
For the past few months, my car has been acting like one of those vibrating massage machines while travelling at 60 or so. I brought it to my mechanic who balanced all the wheels ... no effect. So I brought it back and l… --- ## [Power Steering Repair Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-repair-question/46478)
**Author:** [@rooserr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rooserr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2010, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-repair-question/46478 "2010-03-23T04:51:34Z")
I have a power steering leak in a 2002 Saturn LW200 wagon that seems to stymie the local mechanics. Fluid disappears after a month and there doesn't appear to be any external leaks. This unit does not have a belt but rat… --- ## [Cost for Rack & Pinion and outer Tie Rod end replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-for-rack-pinion-and-outer-tie-rod-end-replacements/46479)
**Author:** [@rooserr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rooserr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-for-rack-pinion-and-outer-tie-rod-end-replacements/46479 "2010-03-22T21:17:29Z")
Can anyone tell me what it should cost to replace a rack & pinion and outer tie rod ends in a Saturn? --- ## [When to throw in the towel, 2000 Saturn LW2 Wagon, 100,000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-throw-in-the-towel-2000-saturn-lw2-wagon-100-000/45125)
**Author:** [@Dave8883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave8883)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-throw-in-the-towel-2000-saturn-lw2-wagon-100-000/45125 "2010-02-26T02:42:26Z")
Hello all, As listed in the title I have a 2000 Saturn LW2 wagon that just crested 100,000 miles. Previously I had a 1997 saturn wagon that ran to 170,000 like a dream. The current car, well not so much. Thi… --- ## [Struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/43734)
**Author:** [@sheilabondbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheilabondbell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/43734 "2010-02-03T13:35:47Z")
There is a slight vibration/shimmying when I get to around 70 mph to 75 mph. Firestone says I need to replace the struts for 1,000.00! Funny, it didn't start doing this until after I had them put new tires on which the… --- ## [Steering Wheel Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-noise/43732)
**Author:** [@sheilabondbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheilabondbell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-noise/43732 "2010-02-02T23:13:26Z")
I have a 2002 LW 300 Saturn wagon with 76,000 miles. Every time I turn the steering wheel, either right or left, it groans and moans, like Ebenizer's XMAS ghosts. What would cause this? --- ## [Unavailable Saturn parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unavailable-saturn-parts/39955)
**Author:** [@reb01501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reb01501)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unavailable-saturn-parts/39955 "2009-11-24T23:31:36Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn LW200 wagon that I bought used a couple years ago. Last Sunday I used the parking brake for the first time ever, it seems, because I was parked on a hill. I swear I disengaged the lever (the light on… --- ## [Hard to start after adding gas to tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-after-adding-gas-to-tank/34796)
**Author:** [@phil56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phil56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2009, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-after-adding-gas-to-tank/34796 "2009-08-09T23:12:45Z")
my saturn wagon is hard to start after adding gas to the tank, sounds like it isnt getting any gas, only happens after adding fuel, otherwise it starts fine. 2000 saturn l series wagon w/ v6 engine