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2002 Saturn L200 Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Engine, Compression test.
Mileage: 147,000 miles.

Asked on January 6, 2012

Misfire cylinder 4

Started running rough. SAS light on, flashes above 50 mph. Pulled plugs, far left was black, others fine. Laid coil pack on top of engine, all four terminals were sparking. No cracks or tears in boots. No plugs cracked or broken. It does have e3 plugs in. Radiator fan is on all the time.
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Replied on January 6, 2012

Those engines are known for the timing chains jumping and breaking.The fan is on because you have a bad engine missfire i would do a compression test post the results of all the cylinders compression.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 6, 2012

I have to go to work soon. I will do the compression test tomorrow.Thank you

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Replied on January 6, 2012

Your welcome keep me posted on what you find.

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Replied on January 10, 2012

Hi, readings were 85/75/80/80. Changed plugs and wires. Misfire went away. I do have a different question, on the tilt wheel. It used to lock in tight. Now it moves up and down about 1/2 inch no matter where it is positioned.

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Replied on January 11, 2012

On the compression reading you must have forgot to add the 1 in front of the other numbers?Because with that low of compression its not running.As far as the steering column goes i have seen that before on those you ethier live with it or replace the column.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 11, 2012

Great. Thank you,

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Replied on January 12, 2012

Your welcome thats what were here for.

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