2002 Saturn SL1 crankshaft code

Tiny
CRCIFELLI
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  • 2002 SATURN SL1
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  • FWD
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Hi I have been speaking to one of you about the 2002 saturn sl1 that read bad crankshaft code. We changed the crank sensor and engine light came back on and still read crank sesnsor code. My mechanic told me to change the coils and module but you said to change the plugs and wires. I changed the plugs and wires yesterday and when I changed the wires two of the coil contacts were corroded pretty bad. So I steel wooled then clean and car Is running much better. Went to auto zone today and had code removed so will see if engine light comes back on or not. But the way the coil contacts looked and the two wires were corroded bad I think that was the problem. Again bless you and thank you for your help.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 AT 9:50 AM

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Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Changing the module never fix's that code it sound's like you found the problem with the corroded coil tower's and wire's if the code come's back you will have to replace the coil's that were corroded. You didn't put platnuim plug's in it did you?
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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To saturntech9, I didn't use platnium plugs and I kind of hope that the coil pack is ok looks like it's a little bit of a bear to change. Again thanks for the help we need more people in the world like you guy's it all comes back around when you help other people. Will keep you updated, thanks again
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome the coil pack's are easy to change you just remove four 8mm bolt's and then the coil unsnaps off the ignition module. Your welcome keep me informed though if you have anymore problem's.
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 AT 8:14 PM

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