95 SL1 problem

Discussion in 'Saturn S-series' started by Brian, Jun 9, 2007.

  1. Brian

    Brian Guest

    I have a 95 SL1 with 146,000 miles on it. It usually runs good but every so often it goes into a
    fit where it starts to buck and looses power, idles low and rough and doesn't want to rev up. It
    throws the SES light on also. If I shut it off for a minute or so it's usually ok and the SES light
    goes out. I've only owned this car since x-mas so I don't have a long history with it. First time
    this happened was 4 months ago and only once. Recently though it's happened several times.
    I don't put many miles on this car, it sits mostly. It has new plugs and air filter. The fuel
    filter looks fairly new but I didn't change it myself. I don't have the money to take it to a
    dealer to see if theirs any codes stored. It's not OBDII so my code reader doesn't fit it.

    I'm kind of thinking maybe fuel filter, but it's kind of expensive and I can't just throw parts at
    it until I hit the problem. Has anyone else had this sort of problem that could shed some insight
    my way ????

    Thanks
    Brian
     
    Brian, Jun 9, 2007
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  2. Brian

    Doug Miller Guest

    Many auto parts stores will read the codes for you at no charge, or lend you a
    reader. You can also find OBD-I readers on eBay pretty cheap.

    You can also read the codes yourself, without a scan tool. Connect a jumper
    wire across the A and B terminals of the data link port (under the drivers
    side dashboard near the kick panel). The SES light will flash to indicate the
    stored code(s).

    +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
    | | | | | | B | A | |
    | +---+---+---+---+---+---+ |
    | | | | | | | | |
    +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
     
    Doug Miller, Jun 9, 2007
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  3. Have the battery tested... I had the same symptoms with a battery that
    seemed fine, i.e., the car started with no problem, but the electronics
    thought otherwise. With a new battery all the problems ceased.

    John
     
    John Grossbohlin, Jun 9, 2007
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  4. Brian

    kissydog Guest

    we are having the exact same thing happening to our 96 we are going to
    change the fuel filter but I was on here to see if we need a special
    tool. it could be the fuel sensor or a vaccum line but we are starting
    with the FF 24 bucks, our SES light has been coming on for almost 7
    years now and it does it usually after a fill-up
     
    kissydog, Jun 22, 2007
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  5. Brian

    BläBlä Guest

    Seven years??? GET THE CODES READ PEOPLE! Your 96 can be read for free
    at AUTOZONE. And hell you haven't replaced the fuel filter in 7 years
    either? Geez...
     
    BläBlä, Jun 22, 2007
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  6. Brian

    Brian Guest

    Well, I unplugged the EGR valve and it runs good now. Hasn't missed a beat since I posted that
    message. Now my engine light is on though. Time to take the bulb out !!!!

    Brian..........

    Kill filters - The Enema Of The Usenet !!!!!
     
    Brian, Jun 22, 2007
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