I changed the transmission fluid less than miles ago and filled it. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn l200 when you shop the largest online selection at. The worst complaints are transmission, engine, and windows windshield problems. Where is the transmission dipstick located on a saturn l200. Called saturn in stevens creek, was told that i needed to bring it to a saturn dealership. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a worn clutch that needs to. Learn about saturn l200 repair and maintenance including troubleshooting guides, repair shop estimates, recall notices, and service bulletins.
Saturn lseries questions gear shift will not come out of park. Having problems with you saturn manual transmission, need parts. I am having the same problem with my 98 saturn sc2. Five speed manual transmission wont shift into reverse. Includes yearly updates, specifications, road test ratings and trouble spots. Saturn l200 problems find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. My trust in saturn is in shambles i have been driving this vehicle for a year and half since. You can not check the transmission fluid on the 2002 l200 or l300, due to this transmission is a sealed transmission. The first lseries car was built in may 1999, and the last one rolled off the wilmington line on june 17, 2004, after a short run of 2005 models. Ive got a 2002 saturn sl2, manual transmission with 195k miles. I have a 2000 saturn sc1 with transmission problems. Saturn l series pdf manuals online download links at.
Saturn sseries manual transmission shifter cable replacement. Saturn sl problems 2000 saturn sl power train problems. The 2000 saturn sl has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The ion was just not a saturn to me, except for the plastic body panels. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop. One to correct the delay and harsh jolt putting the vehicle into gear especially reverse. Ion, l series including l100, l200, l300, ls, lw1,lw2, lw200, lw300. Also customer support over the email, and help to fix your car right the first time 20 years experience in auto repair and body work. The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2000 saturn sl. The ebay user to look for if you need a replacement. The worst complaints are transmission is not shifting correctly, transmission rattles. What are the most common problems with manual transmission vehicles.
Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the auto repair manuals as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems in your ride. Welcome to saturn l series pdf manuals online download links page,devoted to provide saturn l series owners available manufacturers specifications,electrical wiring diagrams schematics,factory bullen,workshop,technical service bulletin and recalls,oem original equipment manufacturer and tsbs,technical informations,which can let drivers,users to fast diagnose,find what causes car problems. I bought it new back in 96 and havent had any major problems with it. Saturn sc2 owners have reported 6 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. I want you to go check for codes again you should have. Coolant leaked into engine, gas cap fell off, window wont roll up, transmission died, ebrake doesn. Shawn villalpando replaces a transmission in a saturn sseries. My saturn l100 transmission now works reliably, and i dont have to stop traffic on my narrow street to reattach the cable to the shifter manually. This is a 4 cyl with manual transmission and original clutch and water pump. Buy transmissions, cure saturn reverse problems, saturn transmissions, sl1. Thats crazy whats happening sounds like you have a engine problem not a transmission problem with your throttle not responding. Carsaturn is pleased to present a repair kit to address common problems in all saturn sseries 19952002 automatic transmissions.
It has outlasted the plymouth it replaced, the ford escape that was my second car and the 2002 saturn l200 sedan that i. I cant recall the actual name in the engine compartment end to the engine block. Saturn l200 cranks but wont start 7 posts mar 12, 2012 2001 saturn sc2 cranks but does not start 11 posts dec 4, 2011. I have a 2000 saturn sc2 with manual transmission and the 3rd door, i also have a 2001 saturn sc2 manual transmission same specs on both will the parts from the 2000 model interchange with the 2001. To see how frequently saturn sseries problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. If you have automatic transmission problems in your sl, ie. The truth behind saturn transmissions and reverse problems. The rio is a subcompact car produced since 2000 by south korean automaker kia. Other saturn vehicles are equipped with manual transmissions. The saturn l series is a line of automobiles, sedans and station wagons that were made by saturn corporation in wilmington, delaware poor sales of the lseries cars caused gm to cancel the line for 2005. Saturn l200 ecotec interchangeable parts 9 posts sep 1, 20. How do i check the transmission without a dipstick where is it located in this car cant locate it.
About 2 months ago i noticed a delay when i would put my saturn. The resulting recall affected more than 300,000 vehicles in the united states. I took the center counsel off and lubed all parts with wd40. Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below it only takes a few seconds and is totally free. When i shift it into reverse, it pauses, and then the transmission shifts into reverse after a lag. I think saturn realized the labels were too confusing btw. The saturn l200 specs boasted a fuel economy of 21 in the city and 29 in the highway. A shop had cleared the check engine light and suggested i change a. This may seem like a stupid question, but does a 01 saturn l200 4 cylinder autotrans have transmission fluid now some of you may laugh, but im 100% serious here. Check engine light and misfire due to ignition modulecoil failure.
The f23 is a fivespeed manual transmission manufactured by getrag in italy. Another common issue is simply an automatic transmission that shifts noisily or. There was the option of having a fivespeed or fourspeed manual transmission. We offer a complete line manual transmission parts, rebuild kits and overhaul kits for most saturn vehicles including. Automatic transmission problems of saturn sl2 part 1. I purchased a 2nd saturn in june 2001, a 2001 l200, that is also having 2nd gear difficulty at only 9000 miles. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a worn clutch that needs to be replaced. The best place to look for a saturn service manual is on this site, where you can download a free copy to your computers hard drive, and then print off as many copies as you think you may need. Details of all power trainmanual transmission problems of saturn sl1. I recently purchased the car and had problems shifting a few days later. I bought my l200 new and this is one of the new transmissions saturn was using.
Buy genuine gm 21005846 manual transmission shift lever and selector. Ive come to the realization that every car has a problem. Another common issue is simply an automatic transmission that shifts noisily or seems to labor. Saturn l200 transmission filter at saturn l200 transmission fluid pan at. I have a 2001 saturn l200 and it has shifting problems. Welcome to the the saturn forums where you can ask questions or find answers on anything related to your saturn car. Complete auto transmissions for saturn l200 for sale ebay. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Hi, im having problems with my automatic transmission in a 2002 saturn sl.
Manual transmission problem of the 2000 saturn sl1 4. I know this is the sl section with 40,000 actual miles and an auto transmission. Used 2000 saturn lseries for sale near you edmunds. Saturn had a lot of problems with the tranmission on this car. Automatic transmission problem of the 2000 saturn sl2 10.
The saturn l200 was part of the companys lseries of midsize coupes and station wagons that were based on the opel vectra b and was then manufactured at a gm plant in wilmington, delaware. I dont want to even start trying to mess with it if they wont fit the 2001 model. The saturn l series is a line of automobiles, sedans and station wagons that were made by. I bought a 2001 saturn l200 that was having a problem with the transmission shifting late and noticed i had a check engine light. The car stays in second gear when parked and does not shift down automatically or manually. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. The most recently reported issues are listed below. A mechanic put a rebuild kit in it, new solenoids and says he tested it with a remote transmission shifter. Saturn models that feature an automatic transmission sometimes slip between gears. L200 automatic transmissionls, l200 manual transmissionls. To see how frequently saturn lseries problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Manual transmissions 31 mazda transmissions 6 mercedes benz.
You have a throttle cable so your throttle not responding doesnt make sense if your throttle plate opens and you get more air in your engine then your computer adds more fuel which gives you more power and rpms. It was no sports car, but certainly peppy enough with 175hp. I wasnt worried much about this at first until another problem started happening. I have a 2002 saturn vue 4 cylinder with the cvi transmission. This problem is most common on the saturn l series and usually occurs when the. Prior to that, i had owned a 1992 saturn sl1 and a 1998 saturn sl2. This problem is most common on the saturn l series and usually occurs. In the case of problems with these vehicles, owners have reported worn cooling lines and bent clutch disks. The lseries was at the time fitter with either a straight4 engine or a v6 and coupled with either a 5speed manual or 4speed automatic transmission system.
I am not responsible for any problems that you might incur by watching or. It does not have the problems that plague the f35 found in the ss, so it makes for a good transmission swap candidate. When i took off the slave cylinder i noticed the previous owner added about to pushrod via jerryrigging. About 2 months ago i noticed a delay when i would put my saturn in reverse and it would sort of kick into gear after a few seconds up to 10seconds sometimes. Welcome to saturn l series pdf manuals online download links page,devoted to provide saturn l series owners available manufacturers specifications,electrical wiring diagrams schematics,factory bullen,workshop,technical service bulletin and recalls,oem original equipment manufacturer and tsbs,technical informations,which can let drivers,users to fast diagnose,find what causes car. It was manufactured in delaware and had either straight fourcylinder or v6 engines. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your saturn l200. Saturn also created station wagons under the l series. Saturn stick shift shifter cable bushing replacement youtube.
The transmission does do the reverse slam i call it but i just dont use it as much when its hot. Ive combed over the owners manual, and i cant find anywhere that mentions where the reservoir is, how to check the level, or when to change it. I have heard that once you have an issue with the transmission, its almost impossible to fix it. Always consult a professional repair manual before starting your repair.