# \#sw **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sw/6915.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Hot wire under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wire-under-the-hood/121996)
**Author:** [@yanceycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yanceycat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wire-under-the-hood/121996 "2018-08-02T02:04:47Z")
My cooling fan don’t work on their own I have it wire to a switch inside the car I want to move the wire so the fan run only with the car running so what a good place to tap into ? Thanks --- ## [1995 Saturn SW overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sw-overheating-problem/119929)
**Author:** [@DaveSchallmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveSchallmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sw-overheating-problem/119929 "2018-06-27T12:34:08Z")
My 1995 SW1 has a bad over heating problem, especially when sitting at idle, or in stop & go traffic, the temp builds and never starts to cool. I am not sure where to start to diagnose the problem. --- ## [Starter issue? Video included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issue-video-included/116759)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Loucks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simon_Loucks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-issue-video-included/116759 "2018-05-07T23:49:13Z")
--- ## [Brake shudder after driving at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-shudder-after-driving-at-speed/98772)
**Author:** [@dean1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-shudder-after-driving-at-speed/98772 "2017-02-04T14:43:40Z")
Haven't seen this exact symtom anywhere. So the brakes are smooth as silk until AFTER I have been driving at high speed for a while. Then they shudder like crazy. Seems like if it were a warped caliper it would always b… --- ## [97 Saturn SW2 Coolant issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saturn-sw2-coolant-issue/81363)
**Author:** [@bassman83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bassman83)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saturn-sw2-coolant-issue/81363 "2013-09-29T04:44:28Z")
After searching through many posts here trying to see if I can get an answer to my question, I have yet to find something similar to my problem. If this ends up being a repeat, please feel free to direct me to a post tha… --- ## [1994 Saturn SW2 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saturn-sw2-overheating/80593)
**Author:** [@cathy.thomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cathy.thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saturn-sw2-overheating/80593 "2013-07-28T20:47:11Z")
Hi all- have a 1994 saturn SW2 120k miles. On drives more than 20miles, car overheats. Already replaced radiator, thermostat, fan, radiator hoses, water pump, coolant resevoir and cap. Coolant is clear, not milky. Che… --- ## [2000 saturn sw2 - diagnosis problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sw2-diagnosis-problem/71189)
**Author:** [@PurdueGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurdueGuy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sw2-diagnosis-problem/71189 "2012-03-06T00:33:06Z")
My wife drives a 2000 Saturn sw2 with 175K. I am out of town currently. Last night she called me and said that the car was cutting out on the interstate. The problem only occurred at almost 3000 rpm while the car was at … --- ## [Used car prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices/61904)
**Author:** [@Wacissa\_Red](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wacissa_Red)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices/61904 "2011-03-01T01:23:10Z")
Confused about prices for this model. Car is in good condition with only 54,000 miles. Edmunds quotes $1600 for private seller. Blue Book price runs from $2600 to $3500. Need to make an offer but economically challeng… --- ## [1999 Saturn with cracked solar head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-with-cracked-solar-head/60832)
**Author:** [@dssquirt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dssquirt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-with-cracked-solar-head/60832 "2011-02-04T20:42:41Z")
I really love this car! But my mechanic said there is oil in the antifreeze. Without taking everything apart he said the problem is most likely a cracked solar head which is quite spendy to fix. The car has 131,000 mi… --- ## [Rounded off bolt on caliper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rounded-off-bolt-on-caliper/59929)
**Author:** [@PurdueGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurdueGuy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rounded-off-bolt-on-caliper/59929 "2011-01-15T04:40:38Z")
I rounded off a bolt that hold on a caliper on my wifes car the other day while changing brakes. I did while tighting it so atleast the new pads are on. I knew that the bolt did not look good and shuld have went to the … --- ## [Do I owe Midas? and what should I owe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-owe-midas-and-what-should-i-owe/56468)
**Author:** [@vp3073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vp3073)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-owe-midas-and-what-should-i-owe/56468 "2010-10-19T23:27:51Z")
On my way home from work on a Thursday night my car started to get real jerky when I pulled to a stop, it felt like it was going to brake down any second; but it was not making any unusual noises and the check engine lig… --- ## [94 Saturn heater blower runs sometimes after engine off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-saturn-heater-blower-runs-sometimes-after-engine-off/56027)
**Author:** [@bsneeringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsneeringer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-saturn-heater-blower-runs-sometimes-after-engine-off/56027 "2010-10-06T17:43:01Z")
When we bought our 1994 Saturn SW2 while in warranty we complained to the dealer of an odor after running the air conditoner. The dealer installed a device which runs the heater blower motor to dry the heater core area … --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/54917)
**Author:** [@carolcuevas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolcuevas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/54917 "2010-09-11T00:10:46Z")
My Saturn SW 1998 Slams into reverse gear. If I wait a few seconds with my brake on it will go into gear without slamming. Is may transmission getting ready to go? --- ## [Transmision Exchange](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-exchange/54887)
**Author:** [@walterswk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walterswk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmision-exchange/54887 "2010-09-09T20:17:34Z")
Can I replace my: 1990 Toyota Corolla; 3 speed A.T., Sdn, FWD, 3 spd (15 pan bolts) with a 1990 Toyota Corolla; 4 speed, A.T., Sdn & SW, FWD, 4 spd (18 pan bolts) If so; do i need to replace the drive shafts … --- ## [Saturn SW1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-sw1/53062)
**Author:** [@1cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1cylinder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-sw1/53062 "2010-08-07T14:23:16Z")
I am thinking of buying a 99 Saturn wagon with 155000 miles.- Can anyone tell me what to look out for ? --- ## [Cost of replacing window motors in 99 Saturn SW1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-replacing-window-motors-in-99-saturn-sw1/53093)
**Author:** [@1cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1cylinder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-replacing-window-motors-in-99-saturn-sw1/53093 "2010-08-07T03:41:08Z")
Does anyone know what the cost of replacing window motors in 99 Saturn SW1 would be ? --- ## [Manual Windows - Again, please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-windows-again-please/51566)
**Author:** [@Saturn\_Holdout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturn_Holdout)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-windows-again-please/51566 "2010-07-11T21:25:29Z")
Yes, I know there was a discussion about cars with manual windows last summer, but is there any chance we could do an update on this? I'm looking for a NEW car that gets at least 32 mpg (36 mpg would be great) AND gives… --- ## [Automatic locks "spazzing out"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-locks-spazzing-out/50794)
**Author:** [@rn2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rn2010)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-locks-spazzing-out/50794 "2010-06-24T21:46:53Z")
The lock button on the key fob stopped functioning a way long time ago and the drivers side auto lock button stopped functioning a couple years ago, but that was okay bcs I could just reach across to the passenger side … --- ## [Leaving the ignition "on"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-ignition-on/49676)
**Author:** [@harvest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harvest)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-ignition-on/49676 "2010-06-05T12:28:25Z")
I'm sure you have heard about us nut cases who practice "hyper-miling", the art of driving with the car turned off as often as possible to reduce fuel consumption. My question is this, since I have a digital odometer, I… --- ## ['97 saturn possible traction control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saturn-possible-traction-control/49629)
**Author:** [@wesdeb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesdeb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saturn-possible-traction-control/49629 "2010-05-31T01:25:20Z")
i just got my car back from the garage with a new starter, fuel filter, and pc valve. One week later and now there is a clicking-type noise when i press the brakes. I turned off the traction control, but it continues. … --- ## [Won't start Saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-saturn/42662)
**Author:** [@patsyjjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patsyjjohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-saturn/42662 "2010-05-19T02:58:20Z")
I purchased a 99 Saturn Wagon from a dealer with 128,000 for $7000.00 8 months ago. I did a few minor repairs ( latch, aircon etc). Now occasionally it won't start. I call AAA and then I keep trying and it starts befo… --- ## [Errant power lock on Saturn SW2 1996](https://community.cartalk.com/t/errant-power-lock-on-saturn-sw2-1996/47463)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/errant-power-lock-on-saturn-sw2-1996/47463 "2010-04-14T16:50:20Z")
The power lock on my Saturn station wagon has a mind of its own. It locks and unlocks while driving. Unfortunately, my scientific mind has not discerned a method to this madness. Sometimes it will lock and unlock the rea… --- ## [Tricky shifter problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricky-shifter-problem/46480)
**Author:** [@katcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katcars)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricky-shifter-problem/46480 "2010-03-24T19:23:27Z")
My saturn wagon has not been drivable for months due to the shifter cables "popping" off several times. The shifter has not functioned properly in the five years that I have driven this car; it never wanted to downshift … --- ## [Saturn engine turns over, but wont catch :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-engine-turns-over-but-wont-catch/43581)
**Author:** [@lukewar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukewar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-engine-turns-over-but-wont-catch/43581 "2010-03-17T11:17:25Z")
I started my 1998 Saturn SW2 this morning and it was idling very roughly, almost as if it was mis-firing or something. I turned the car off for a few minutes then tried to restart it but to no avail. The engine turns ove… --- ## [Tie Rods-how can I tell when they're bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rods-how-can-i-tell-when-theyre-bad/44686)
**Author:** [@saturnowner1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saturnowner1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rods-how-can-i-tell-when-theyre-bad/44686 "2010-02-20T14:18:57Z")
I was recently told by someone at a well-known auto repair chain that the Tie-Rods on my 2000 Saturn SW-1 need to be replaced. How might I know if there is a problem with them? Is there something I would notice or hear d… --- ## [No heat in cold weather - Jackie in Maine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-cold-weather-jackie-in-maine/43062)
**Author:** [@Russell\_Henderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell_Henderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-cold-weather-jackie-in-maine/43062 "2010-02-15T01:34:54Z")
Jackie in Maine called the show and discussed lack of heat in her Taurus. She said she had the heater core "flushed." I had a similar experience with my 96 Saturn wagon; a mechanic used an air compressor to force air t… --- ## [Oil for high mileage motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-high-mileage-motors/43680)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Pollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn_Pollock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-for-high-mileage-motors/43680 "2010-02-04T00:50:55Z")
Are the oils that claim they are made for high mileage motor worth the extra cost or will a good quality oil work just as good. --- ## [How to clean 10 years of crud off windshield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-10-years-of-crud-off-windshield/43601)
**Author:** [@kailuamike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kailuamike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-10-years-of-crud-off-windshield/43601 "2010-02-02T03:43:24Z")
No glass cleaner puts a dent into the accumulated crusty layer of deposits on my windshield and other windows. Can I buff it out, and with what sort of compound? --- ## [CT Emissions Nightmare!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ct-emissions-nightmare/43097)
**Author:** [@bobwrc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobwrc)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ct-emissions-nightmare/43097 "2010-01-26T02:34:53Z")
What can I do to pass the damned State of Connecticut Emissions test? My car has been well maintained, and has always passed these tests previously, with no problems. It is running fine, and has no apparent operatio… --- ## [Temperature sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-sensor/43186)
**Author:** [@hansberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hansberger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-sensor/43186 "2010-01-25T15:24:24Z")
When I start my car (Saturn SW2 1999, 90k miles), about 20-25% of the time the engine will rev up and down, going dangerously low before stalling out. Then when I try to start it again, the engine floods. A mechanic told… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sw/6915.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sw)