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2003 Saturn L200 Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Catalytic converter, Exhaust.
Mileage: 221,198 miles.

Asked on January 14, 2011

Loss of power

I have a 2003 Saturn L200 4 cyl. with 221,000 city miles that i've owned since it had 20,000 miles on it. It has alll of a sudden has a hard time maintaining 70 miles p.h. on highway, and exhast noise is load right under our feet. I have tuned it up, replaced the fuel filter, changed the air filter, and I was wonder ing if I should get the catalytic conv. checked.
Avatar Asked by Jack Hawkins

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Replied on January 14, 2011

Do you have any trouble code's in the computer?I would have the exhaust checked for excessive back pressure.I have seen a lot of those cat's go bad.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 14, 2011

Thank you, I will.

Tiny Response from Jack Hawkins
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Replied on January 15, 2011

Also check for code's.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 17, 2011

Checked for codes, did not have any active or saved, so carried it to a shop were they check the exhast and the catalytic converter was stopped up. They replaced it and runs great now. Thank you for your help.

Tiny Response from Jack Hawkins
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Replied on January 17, 2011

Your welcome that's what were here for to help people with there car's.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,190 answers provided