Security system is failing. While driving, security light will flash on and off. When this happens, lose headlights, dash lights. Also causes fuel gauge and temperature gauge to fail. Had auto part store access on board computer. No errors found. Problem happened again. Was unable to car into gear. Had to let car sit for awhile. Tried to disable alarm system per handbook. No success. Another result of this is my odometer reset to 000000 miles and now loses miles when it does work.
2002 Saturn LS electrical complaints
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Electronic controle computer shorted out working sortly after warenty expierd. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmision inter lock would not disegage, fule gage did not work, temp gage did not work, radio did not work, no instrument lights.
This car has been nothing but trouble. I have had to have the drive shaft replaced, the motor mounts replaced, the tail light assembly replaced, the steering assembly replaced and I too have a problem with the dash lights dimming. The technicians at the local saturn dealership are nothing but rude. They dont fix the problems you bring the car in for and you end up having to take it back the next day or even sometimes that same evening for a repair that wasnt done properly. I thought this was going to be a good car but it has been constant trouble and is constantly in the repair shop.
Problems with the horn equipment on the saturn.*mr the consumer was only able to press one of the two small horns on the steering wheel. *jb
The headlights flickered intermittently which caused the headlights to dim. Consumer contacted the dealer. And was told this was standard, also, this could not be fixed. However, saturn knew it was an electrical problem.
The car was brought into the saturn dalership in dec 2003 to fix a recall on the electrical system: ignition: module. The recall on our vehicle was closed. The vehicle had not shown any problems since that time until recently, march 2, 2005. I went to start the car on the 2nd of march and the car was difficult to start. Once started, the car ran very rough and lost power when I tried to give it gas. When my husband tried to drive the car later, the car backfired and seemed to be missing. We had our mechanic come look at initially that night, and he asked us to bring the car to his shop. Although we would have to drive it very slow, he didn't see any reason why the car could not be driven to the shop instead of having it towed. My husband took the car to the shop and en route, the car lost power, the brakes went out, it then began to smoke so much my husband could barely see. He was able to pull the car over and bring it to a stop with the emergency brake. After stopping the car all he could do was get out and run before the car was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss. The recall on the car and the consequences of not fixing the recalled parts reads like a book of the events that occured. The fire is currently being investigated by our insurance company.
2002 saturn l200 headlights blink off frequently.***no answer required***. *mr headlights and all other lights blink on/off frequently. Manufacturer is aware of problem. Vehicle out of warranty. *tt
I have a 2002 saturn l100. The headlights and dashlights flicker on a consistent basis. The dealer and the manufacturer have advised that this is "a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle". Saturn service bulleting 04-08-42-011a applies. I believe that this is an unsafe characteristic and that the government should require a recall and repair of vehicles suffering from this problem.
Problems with vehicle's steering and air bag equipment.*mr the consumer ignition control module failed prior to recall notice. The consumer was told that there were not parts available to fix the problem. The check engine light also illuminated.
Consumer continued to experience problems with the ignition control module after the recall work was performed. *ph
The saturn dealer of flint refused to hold in effect the warrianty after the engin locked up do to lack of oil. This occared after a failure of the dash board lights to say there was low oil in the car.
My saturn 2002 l100 has a problem with the headlights, dash lights and turn signals that's been happening for over one year. The headlights and dash lights flicker; turn signals work off an on only. After 5 attempts by the dealer, the problem has not been solved.
Vehicle has been in for service on multiple occasions to correct intermittment problem which causes headlights and dashlights to flicker repeated while driving. To date problem has not been isolated or corrected.
The brake lights failed to illuminate simultaneously. Dealership had to replace the brake lights constantly. The problem was traced to the electrical system.
Flickering lights , inside and out, whenever foot is taken off the gas soon after starting. Usually once or twice a night. Ocasionally every time foot is taken off the gas. Dealer is aware of problem ,but says nothing can be done.
Electrical system failed without warning, causing the ignition relay to ignite the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was consumed totally by fire.
Lights flicker under seemingly normal driving conditions. Could occur as a series of quick dim/bright conditions for several seconds.
The headlights and dashboard lights flickered intermittently while driving at night. Dealer kept the vehicle for two weeks, however the problem continued. *ak there was a squeaking noise only when the steering wheel was turned to the left. The suspension link was replaced. The service engine soon light illuminated on the vehicle and the ignition control module was replaced. The driver side window skipped when being rolled down. The right rear brake light bulb had burned out, the windshield wipers went across the window half way before it squirted any spray and then scratched the windshield.
Intermittent problem w/dashboard idiot lights. Sometimes, some lights will come on at a low intensity and stay on. When trouble exists, if you restart the car, all of the lights & instruments fail the power up test and the same lights stay at a diminished brightness. However, they do seem to come to full brightness when the condition comes up. After car is started, all gauges work properly. Then, the trouble will clear up. Dealer unable to find any problems. There were no trouble codes logged. Lights which come up are: washer fluid, service wrench, service engine soon, low fuel, seat belt restraint, air bag, oil pressure, ABS, temp, coolant level.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall# 03v231000 subject: ignition control module. The dealer performed the recall repair and the vehicle is still experiencing high idle. For safety reasons the consumer does not want the vehicle.
Odi number is 10025456 already submitted complaint form. I want to clarify dates: faulty ignition module on 11/29/02 and 3/10/03. On 4/15/03 and 5/10/03 told by saturn of trevose that the rough idle that I feel and the loss of power that I feel cannot be duplicated. These were the exact symptoms that I felt before the ignition modules failed both times.told that this problem can reoccur at anytime, in particular in cold or damp weather. Please refer to first complaint form submitted earlier on 6/5/03.
I have a saturn l-series vehicle. Received a letter about a defect relating to motor vehicle safety-failure of ignition control module that may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power and the vehicle may be hard to start.continued operation after such failure may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and exhaust resonator. Failure of resonator failure may lead to an undercar fire without prior warning. The company states in the july 2003 letter, that parts availability is not sufficient to perform replacements at this time. Problem: I have had the above situation take place twice since I had the car. It starts out with a rough idle especially during damp and/or cold days. The power of the vehicle is extreme. It either seems to be gasping for fuel etc. Or the opposite has occurred, where the vehicle seems to have bursts of unusual power while on the highway.when the vehicle finally failed on the two occasions, it was hard to start, lost power, the fuel didn't seem to get through and the vehicle shook violently.trevose of saturn took care of the repairs at that time. I was told that " there is no guarantee it won't happen again. I was told to think about extending my current extended warranty, as it won't be covered if it happens after the current warrsanty runs out. Since those two times, I returned the vehicle to saturn in trevose again. I stated that the initial symtoms of lost power, rough idle in damp and/or cold weather was taking place. Both times I was told that it was checked out and nothing is wrong. I do not feel comfotrtable driving this vehicle. It happened twice without warning. Even though certain symptoms were present the times the failures took place, saturn did not take them seriously when mentioned to them. Since those two times, I have presented the symptoms to them, and they once again take them lightly. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle.
Parked car in shopping center parking lot and upon return the key would not turn in the ignition. Had to tow the vehicle to the dealer and have the ignition cylinder housing destroyed to get the cylinder out. $584.00 later plus the $62.00 for the tow and we were back on the road. (2000 miles out of warranty) gm ignition???
My car has a sporadic problem that causes the headlights and instrument panel lights to dim up to seven times in one second intervals. This condition only happens in over drive while coasting or braking. This dimming could be misunderstood by other drivers as flashing and could cause a distraction. It also could lead to a preoccupation as to why as this guy keeps flashing me. During braking in traffic condition this could cause a distraction for the car ahead being flashed causing him to look in the rear view mirror instead of a head. As for the all these lights dimming in about one-second intervals this causes me to become distracted as well. I have contacted saturn and they are aware of the problem and no repair can be made at this time.
The ignition coil failed. Mr. *ak *jb
The horn would sound intermittently although it was not pressed by the driver. The dealer was notified.
Since the car was new I have had times when the head lights & dash lights flicker or flash. It happens when you take your foot off the gas pedal (my car is a 4 cyl 5 speed). The flickering is enough that other vehicles that I am following slow down or pull over. My car lights will dim when electric motors are used such as power windows or the engine fan come on, also when the rear window deicer is turned on. Dealer response has basically been that saturn acknowledges the condition as a normal condition of the car. Incident not only time
Horn failed to operate. I checked the fuse and horn relay. I inspected the horn assembly itself. I was surprised to find that it was mounted at the bottom of the front spoiler. In this location it is subject to road dirt and water. When I brought the car to a saturn dealer in lynbrook ny, they agreed that it was a poor location for the horn. They said other l series car owners had the horn fail prematurely. The l series has much room in the engine compartment and front body to locate the horn. The saturn dealer replaced the horn and wiring connector. But they did not relocate the horn. Another problem I have with the horn since I bought this car is that I have to press the horn pad very hard unless I press it on the one of the two horn shaped indents. These indents are the same color as the airbag cover, very small and hard to feel and locate in an emergency situation. Many times I have went to blow the horn and it did not work because I have not pressed it hard enough. All the saturn people I have spoken with say that it is because of the air bag. However I have driven vehicles that have airbags and the horn is much more responsive. Some cars have horn buttons and some have a much thinner or flexible cover for a horn pad. Some have an airbag assembly that moves inward when you press it to activate the horn. I believe that there should be some modification made to make the horn more responsive. Thank you. Dt
Consumer states the headlights and dashboard lights dim when approaching a stop. The problem is intermittent. The dealer duplicated the problem but states it is normal for the third time being in. Please provide more information. Mr
While traveling on highway took foot of gas pedal and dashboard light/ headlights will go dim. Dealership is aware of problem.
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