# \#sl **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sl/801.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1995 Saturn SL2 Starts fine when cold, but won't restart after driving for 15 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl2-starts-fine-when-cold-but-wont-restart-after-driving-for-15-minutes/171080)
**Author:** [@nrnoble\_171480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrnoble_171480)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl2-starts-fine-when-cold-but-wont-restart-after-driving-for-15-minutes/171080 "2023-09-13T16:52:23Z")
Here is a question for experienced mechanics or Saturn owners My 1995 Saturn SL2 will start just fine when the engine is cold (off for 30+ minutes), but if I drive it for 15+ minutes and shut the engine off the car won’… --- ## [Rough Idle only when engine is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-only-when-engine-is-warm/123712)
**Author:** [@Rre\_Eer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rre_Eer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-only-when-engine-is-warm/123712 "2023-06-27T13:16:51Z")
I have a 1999 Saturn SL1. Right after a cold start the engine runs OK with no apparent problems or roughness. Once warmed up, the car idles really rough in gear (Drive), RPM really starts to fluctuate between 500 and 700… --- ## [01 Saturn - P0140 and P0446](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-saturn-p0140-and-p0446/187171)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-saturn-p0140-and-p0446/187171 "2022-10-31T22:39:55Z")
2001 Saturn SL1, 175,000 miles Could anyone help me to narrow down the items to troubleshoot here? I have simultaneous P0140 (O2 sensor) and P0446 (evap vent control circuit) codes. Does the combination of these codes p… --- ## [1996 Saturn SL2, sitting since last summer (over a year)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl2-sitting-since-last-summer-over-a-year/180348)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl2-sitting-since-last-summer-over-a-year/180348 "2021-11-02T00:27:37Z")
All, I haven’t had to use it and it has low miles, like 75-80K if I remember. I think the starter went out on it last summer and haven’t been able to get it started. Yes I changed out that all too common temp sensor a c… --- ## [RPM jumps on deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumps-on-deceleration/38279)
**Author:** [@jthaut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jthaut)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-jumps-on-deceleration/38279 "2020-10-02T21:43:55Z")
While cruising at any given speed, I will come to a stop sign or red light or a situation that causes me to take my foot off the gas. The idle will stay at whatever the cruising idle was for about 2 seconds, then increa… --- ## [1998 Saturn SL1, original owner, 77,000 miles. Painful toxic fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-saturn-sl1-original-owner-77-000-miles-painful-toxic-fumes/170272)
**Author:** [@Regan-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Regan-9)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-saturn-sl1-original-owner-77-000-miles-painful-toxic-fumes/170272 "2020-09-23T17:12:51Z")
The fumes inside my car have no odor, but it stings my throat horribly and my eyes are stinging and watering. Even with the windows down, it’s awful. I don’t know what’s going on. Is this just an old car deteriorating… --- ## [Suspicious service appiintment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-service-appiintment/167746)
**Author:** [@Suzieque76\_169353](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzieque76_169353)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-service-appiintment/167746 "2020-07-28T17:06:02Z")
I took my car for brakes into a shop, was told in the wait time that I may need a new AC compressor. They noticed some leaking. Seems weird to me 3ss ive had this car in two other shops in the last three days for other w… --- ## [1997 Saturn sl2 idle and stalling out engine shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl2-idle-and-stalling-out-engine-shaking/166903)
**Author:** [@Daniel-215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-215)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl2-idle-and-stalling-out-engine-shaking/166903 "2020-07-08T18:45:27Z")
Replaced maf. Throttle control sensor, o2 sensor, plugs,plug wires,ignition coils,and now it runs for 1sec and shakes its self off hard and will not idle. --- ## [1997 Saturn SL - bolt leaking fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-bolt-leaking-fluid/165141)
**Author:** [@Daniel-215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-215)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-bolt-leaking-fluid/165141 "2020-07-07T00:35:54Z")
I replaced front and rear break drums and disks, pads or boots and break cylinders. Now I rechecked many times replaced them all the same way they came off but the bolt is leaking fluid on both rear drum cylinder lines. --- ## [Need to prevent my car from starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-prevent-my-car-from-starting/63613)
**Author:** [@toastysquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toastysquirrel)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-prevent-my-car-from-starting/63613 "2020-04-16T23:41:30Z")
I know, sounds weird right? I share my car with my grandfather, he's 85 years old. His age is starting to catch up to him and I have serious concerns about his ability to safely drive.... oh, and did I mention he also d… --- ## [1997 Saturn SL service engine soon light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-service-engine-soon-light/157461)
**Author:** [@CarenZaft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarenZaft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl-service-engine-soon-light/157461 "2020-01-31T20:43:02Z")
My 1997 Saturn SL (original owner) has 94,000 miles on it and is now driven approx. 5,000 miles per year. For the past year, the “Service Engine Soon” message has appeared. Just as mysteriously, it disappears. It has be… --- ## [1995 Saturn SL starts to warm up, then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-starts-to-warm-up-then-dies/155626)
**Author:** [@DillonLesko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DillonLesko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-starts-to-warm-up-then-dies/155626 "2019-12-31T17:15:53Z")
The car has 130000 miles.runs great until recently when it gets about 1/4 way warm on gauge the car will die and won’t start for about ten mins. --- ## [Automatic transmission electrical whining/buzzing noise in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-electrical-whining-buzzing-noise-in-neutral/122781)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-electrical-whining-buzzing-noise-in-neutral/122781 "2019-10-16T14:48:19Z")
Hi everybody! I have a 2002 Saturn SL2 with automatic transmission. I have started to notice a buzzing noise in my car when going to neutral. Sounds electrical to me, definitely not a grinding noise. The car shifts fine… --- ## [Strange non-start/no crank issue 99 Saturn SL-1 Automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-non-start-no-crank-issue-99-saturn-sl-1-automatic/77249)
**Author:** [@anchor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anchor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-non-start-no-crank-issue-99-saturn-sl-1-automatic/77249 "2019-10-02T23:03:05Z")
I'm having an intermittent and strange issue with my car. A couple weeks ago, I started my car (started on first crank, as it pretty much always has) and drove to work. When I arrived at work, I got out, and found tha… --- ## [Mysteries short](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysteries-short/146536)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Conidi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Conidi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysteries-short/146536 "2019-08-12T15:40:47Z")
99 Saturn sl1 3 weeks ago backed out of driveway went from reverse to drive and car died out and wouldnt restart (no crank) but still had power to dashlights headlights ect car sat 2 days and restarted out of nowhere wit… --- ## [2001 Saturn SL - idles at 1600](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-idles-at-1600/137827)
**Author:** [@francistraupman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francistraupman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-idles-at-1600/137827 "2019-04-03T04:26:32Z")
why does my 2001 Saturn sl2 -72500 miles ocasionaly idle at 1600 rpm instead of 800 rpm,two ase certified mechanichs failed to find problem? --- ## [2001 Saturn SL starts and shuts down right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-starts-and-shuts-down-right-away/125534)
**Author:** [@scott21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scott21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-starts-and-shuts-down-right-away/125534 "2018-09-23T06:00:22Z")
car starts but it shuts down almost right away new fuel pump injectors 60lb fuel pressure 180 motor compression plugs ,wires , filters what now intake ,timing any clue --- ## [2001 Saturn SL gas gauge shows empty when it’s not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-gas-gauge-shows-empty-when-it-s-not/125294)
**Author:** [@Jim24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-gas-gauge-shows-empty-when-it-s-not/125294 "2018-09-22T22:45:46Z")
I have a 2001 Saturn SL1 which wouldn’t start, the gas guage shows it’s empty; however I knows there’s at least 7 gals of gas in the tank! It did the same thing a week ago. When the place I bought it from towed it in las… --- ## [Bad alternator + power steering pump at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-power-steering-pump-at-the-same-time/123953)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-power-steering-pump-at-the-same-time/123953 "2018-08-30T11:40:05Z")
Hello! I purchased a 2002 Saturn SL2 from a coworker fairly recently, and I have been driving it for a while now. I have already covered a few maintenance items myself. Took it to a long trip, no problems. The car drive… --- ## [Coasting in neutral vs. downshifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-vs-downshifting/123474)
**Author:** [@KCCaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCCaster)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-vs-downshifting/123474 "2018-08-24T15:44:17Z")
I own a 04 Saturn SL 4-door coup. It has a1.9L engine & 5 speed tranny. I coast, putting it in neutral, every chance I get when safe to do so. I never down shift to keep engine RPM’s (and fuel consumption) low. I figure… --- ## [Keeping Dexcool or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-dexcool-or-not/122923)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-dexcool-or-not/122923 "2018-08-18T16:35:51Z")
Hi! I am planning to service my 2002 Saturn SL2’s coolant. It has Dexcool right now. I didn’t know people hated the stuff. About 90% of people in Saturn forums seem to have already switched to “the green stuff”. I alre… --- ## [Reprogramming my transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-my-transmission/122594)
**Author:** [@Scott\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_W)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-my-transmission/122594 "2018-08-10T23:51:45Z")
I just had my 99 saturn sl2 automatic in a trany shop to fix a leak and replace the valve body. When I got it back it would not shift to 3rd. The owner said it needed to relearn the shifting. He said to moved it manually… --- ## [What do you think about the Saturn S-Series or older gen American vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-saturn-s-series-or-older-gen-american-vehicles/122081)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-saturn-s-series-or-older-gen-american-vehicles/122081 "2018-08-02T19:09:50Z")
Hi there, When I came to the US, I fell in love with Saturns, Pontiacs and several makes that people don’t care about anymore. Pretty sure people will be reading this and go like what? But yeah, I have never seen one be… --- ## [2000 Saturn SL dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl-dies/121616)
**Author:** [@frank48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl-dies/121616 "2018-07-25T14:16:51Z")
car starts up but wont stay dies --- ## [Help my car isnt going when i step on gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-isnt-going-when-i-step-on-gas/119613)
**Author:** [@Samangie1426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samangie1426)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-isnt-going-when-i-step-on-gas/119613 "2018-06-23T03:18:20Z")
Ok my 1999 saturn sl manual wont go. I put the car in first and slowly let of clutch n the car will pull n go but i press gas it wont go only revs. Does the same in reverse…i HAVE NO HELP IM A SINGLE MOTHER N MY DAD WHO … --- ## [1997 Saturn Sc Starter issue again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sc-starter-issue-again/117370)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Loucks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simon_Loucks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sc-starter-issue-again/117370 "2018-05-15T18:31:20Z")
--- ## [Air Pump Voltage Disappears when Connected!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-pump-voltage-disappears-when-connected/117369)
**Author:** [@luciddreams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luciddreams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-pump-voltage-disappears-when-connected/117369 "2018-05-14T20:27:32Z")
Okay, so my secondary air pump isn’t turning on, and I need it working to pass emissions. I replaced the fuse and the relay and it still doesn’t work. (1) Secondary air pump works when connected directly to the battery.… --- ## [1996 Saturn SL won’t shift out of first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl-won-t-shift-out-of-first/115727)
**Author:** [@MaeFreeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaeFreeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl-won-t-shift-out-of-first/115727 "2018-04-15T23:42:10Z")
I bought a 1996 saturn SL2 for $300. I did know it needed a transmission. The previous owner said he had put 2 transmission in the car and it’s does the same thing. When you drive it, it won’t shift out of first. we drov… --- ## [1995 Saturn SL problems led to injuries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-problems-led-to-injuries/115517)
**Author:** [@ChristaPurvis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristaPurvis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-problems-led-to-injuries/115517 "2018-04-13T03:58:00Z")
What injuries were sustained in accidents caused by 1995 Saturn problems? --- ## [Life left for 1996 Saturn SL with slipping transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-left-for-1996-saturn-sl-with-slipping-transmission/115044)
**Author:** [@DellaOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DellaOwens)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-left-for-1996-saturn-sl-with-slipping-transmission/115044 "2018-04-07T04:20:22Z")
My car has a slipping transmission and I’m wondering if its still safe to drive to work that is 2 miles away. The car only has 84,000 miles on it. I have noticed the transmission getting slightly worse - it has not start… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sl/801.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sl)