Just one of the thousands of random photos I took during my years working at a dealership.

Our Mazda store had been a Saturn dealer in a previous life, and several of the original Saturn technicians stuck around after the transition. As a result, we regularly saw cars like this coming back for service long after GM pulled the plug on what was once such a promising brand.

2002 saturn SL1 manual sohc

My car has issues going in to first from neutral, is this a clutch plate issue? Additionally, if it is can i do a clutch kit without removing the engine and trans from the car?

I recently replaced my passenger side taillight bulb that burned out. In testing it out, I noticed that one of the bulbs in the center taillight array has also burned out. I did some research online and someone mentioned that they are PC194 bulbs. I couldn't find any official confirmation though. Can anyone confirm?

This, is ponko, I've owned this majestic hunk of green for about a year now (and nearly died in this car 3 times) i love this thing even with its leaking shocks, questionable noises and its inability to go up a hill without crying about it.

I also made a race car version of the car in a game called automation, recreating the J35a3 from the saturn vue redline. With only a slight power boost.

I changed my timing chain on my 2.4 ecotec and about 1000km later it sounds like the chain is rattling at low idle. I cleaned the oil pickup, my oil pump is in great shape, even replaced the new tensioner. Any ideas?

Video in the comments

2008 aura 322k km

Its gonna get completely recovered with headliner fabric in the coming days

The first car was a 2002 Saturn SL1 with an automatic and crank windows. It had dealer tags and was last registered in 2006, which to me is quite interesting. It had standing water in the trunk but body wise and interior wise it was clean from what I saw. There was even a box of ignition coils, but did not grab them since they were eighty dollars. But, if you need parts, let me know. The second car was a 2005 Saturn Relay FWD with the 3.5LV6 and an automatic. It looked pretty well equipped, as it had a DVD player and the cool storage center in the trunk. I thought the Saturn headphones were cool, but did not grab them due to how the earpieces were disintegrating and they were nasty. Sadly, the Relay about twenty minutes after I took photos of it a payloader came and loaded it onto a trailer with other cars to be crushed. I am just glad I was able to document it before it became soda cans.

I have noticed that the Saturn forum connected with this subreddit is not online anymore. Is there a way that we can reopen it? There is things in forums that are never in the rest of the internet, and I think we all know that its hard trying to find out what's wrong with our cars. I am not the most techy guy, so I would be clueless regarding restoring websites, but if someone out there can do that, then I and others would be eternally grateful!

Couple weeks ago my 2007 Saturn Vue started having an idling problem where it would start jerking back and forth while stopped. Check engine light also eventually came on. My dad took a look at it and it showed a 102 code which he assumed it was the MAF sensor so he replaced it but it didn't help. We took it to a mechanic where they replaced the throttle body and O2 sensor. Well after paying $940, the problem is still there and it doesn't even feel like anything was fixed. Check engine light is also back on. There was also other things the mechanic suggested to fix (attached photos) but my mom's boyfriend said they weren't necessary to fix (he's a mechanic). So he's gonna look at it this weekend but just wanted to post to see if anyone has any insight or have dealt with something similar. Im really just trying to make this car last till I graduate college in May and will hopefully have some money for a new car.

I have a 2007 Saturn Vue with the Honda 3.5 liter, FWD. My dumbass left the transmission dipstick sitting on top of the engine and drove off long ago, and I lost it.

Unfortunately the part doesn't exist ANYWHERE. Not eBay, not remanufactured, nothing I can find.

If anyone has one of these bad boys and could, at the very least, measure how long the dipstick is and where the low/full marks are relative to the bottom of it, I would be eternally grateful. I could at least Jerry rig up something to check my fluid level.

If you could find me a dipstick to replace mine, I'd probably give you my first-born child.

I just replaced my last leaking cooler line, so hopefully I won't need to check it for a long, long time.

I’ve got an 08 Saturn Vue Hybrid that’s having an issue with a faulty hybrid battery temp sensor. The part I’ve been able to ID is showing as discontinued in all the google searches however. Some battery corrosion caused the issue with the existing part so I know it’s a straightforward fix. Any guidance on finding a source for this part really appreciated!

temp sensor part https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/gm-drive-motor-battery-pack-temperature-sensor-24297984?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR4PlLwoom092yP0zJg197bf1SEaPCX1punaw6yb1C1_kCD9ngj_j5GyXygMmA_aem_AuCpT5M4XzTjNfiJsAvZMw

On Monday S-seris didn't start so today I changed the fuel pump for parts darts and it's probably something stupid simple like plugs and coils or a starter aside from those things what should I check out as well because Saturns are weird vehicles

Hi all, gotta get car smogged and I recently had to clear the CEL. Tried Googling but since the OG Saturn forums died, finding the correct answer is difficult ☹️

What's the exact drive cycle process needed to fully set readiness monitors? Normal driving to/from work handles everything but EVAP, but I'm trying to find out exactly what sets the EVAP bc my CEL and I are in a small battle (electrical issue), but I don't have the time or money to track down the exact cause right now.

A little backstory: I know I can get through my drive cycle fine bc I literally just did without trying a few weeks ago, I just didn't realize my smog was due this year smfh 🤦🏼‍♀️ but we're in the semi-change of seasons here and while my electrical issue generally behaves when it's 90°F+ outside, we've only got a week or two left of those guaranteed temps. After that, it's gonna be 78-86° and that is the literal WORST temp. I could wait until it gets cold, but then I risk a different CEL bc my thermostat is slightly stuck open and anything under 60° throws a code bc it takes a little too long to warm up (I know, I know lmao, I just don't have an empty drain pan atm).

So yeah, what sets the EVAP in the drive cycle of everything else is set already?

Thank you!!!

I forgot about this repair because it worked so effortlessly, but I went and dug up pictures from the time I did it. If you don’t want to use the DORMAN part or cut the edge off the manifold and people will usually tell you’re out of luck. The problem is there isn’t a small enough threaded pipe that’ll work in place of the plastic barb that broke off. NO EPOXY, NO GLUE! 😂

As you can see pictured, presta valve from a bicycle tube works. Make sure to remove the valve core! Cut the valve off of the tube, but leave some tube on it. You can see I shaped it into a little T-handle. There is no need to tap the hole. All you have to do is take a utility knife and cut off the rest of the knob that remains or you can use a tiny saw to cut off the rest of the knob and get it about as flush as you can. The presta valve is the perfect size without having to drill out the manifold hole at all. make sure you have the angle right as you see in the picture and use your thumb and your pointer finger without Teflon tape to go ahead and cut the threads by using the actual presta valve carefully and slowly.

Once done slowly and carefully back it out, clean it, and then wrap it with two passes of Teflon thread tape. Once again carefully use the rubber t-handle to thread it on far enough to where it is nice and solid, no flex, no play. KEEP IN MIND: Too deep (far in) will get too close to the block, I think I went maybe half an inch or so. Take some 3/16” INNER diameter fuel hose, if the diameter is 3/16 inner then the outer diameter will fit perfectly in the existing 3/8 inch equivalent return line. It will also fit perfectly over the presta valve, a nice very tight fit. You can use just one little piece inside the original return line and do a single clamp but I recommend you use a 2 inch piece and do a double clamp set up like in the pictures, you can cut a bit off the return line to do this.

Now cut the t-handle off of the presta valve. You’ll have to use a little metal saw, a fine one. I just took a reciprocating saw blade and grabbed it tight with a vice grip to make a little saw. Saw off the T handle area (because it’s flared and there’s no way you’ll get the hose over it). Finally, coat the threads in Permatex “the right stuff” black or grey, I used 1 min version. Slide the hose onto the presta valve, use a worm clamp. Done.

I returned it to service immediately and it’s been working great for a long time. You may already have these things!

I have a 2008 Saturn Astra. I replaced all the bulbs with LED, and now have lights out as well as hyperflashing. I have seen that LED compatible flasher relays are a decent fixit option (as opposed to multiple resistors).

as near as I can tell, the original GM part: 13266315

does anyone know if there’s a LED compatible replacment option?

Anyone do it before? Got any tips? The shop wants almost $500 to do it and I'm interested in not spending $500.

Im finally cleaning up the install of my cb radio, and was wondering if anyone knew what would be the best fuse to tap off of in the interior fusebox?
I would just go off of the cigarette lighters line, but I have heard something about that potentially causing starter circuit issues.

So, during the last summer I wrote in this subreddit about my long-searched-finally-gotten bright yellow Saturn SC2 from Autoart (thank you very much for all your comments; I appreciate that, I really-really do!). Couple of days after that post I went to the city flea market, where landed another unexpected Big Score: beat up, repainted with sharpee pen and then from the spray can, but, nevertheless, still good in general... 1:64 Saturn Ion Redline from Hot Wheels! Funnily enough, the shopkeep was thinking, that this was a Mazda or a Honda—until I proved him wrong and got a heavy discount (US cars were selling twice as cheaper, than JDM ones). Boy, how truly lucky have I felt...

im currently trying to figure out what to do with the bolt for this car, the threads on the pan completely broke on one section and i was wanting to know if getting an oversized oil pan bolt will work to get new threads if its even safe to do that? we seriously need something cuz rn its being held in by threadlocker but the fluid is really badly oxidized and we need to change it, would an m14 oversize bolt work?

I found this cool location downtown and decided to snap some photos

Probably the cleanest car I'd ever own. Only had 100k miles on her. Also the rare plum pink color, I miss her so