1998 Saturn SC1 retrieving codes

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Alright with that code you most likely have a leak in the evap system. Remove your has cap see if the seal is cracking?
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Sunday, August 4th, 2013 AT 6:46 PM
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Yep it is cracked.I changed the cap not long ago because the little plastic stip to hold it to the car was broke and I had one still hanging on a rear quarter. So I changed it. Before I had the 440 code and I changed the pcv and it went out been later came back. I had changed the hose to but not a preformed hose so I did think it was bending right and the pcv was sealing. And at about that time I changed the cap but had cleared the codes. Didnt realize I had the other code. So I will deal with the gas cap n see if that works. Thanks
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Monday, August 5th, 2013 AT 2:57 PM
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Get a stant gas cap reset the code and see if it comes back.
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Monday, August 5th, 2013 AT 3:29 PM
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I had the gas cap with the little strap broke so I took that seal. Started and stopped it and let it run for awhile and nothing yet. It started pretty good every time but still want to try other battery. Didnt have any misfires during that time. Cleaned the throttle plate. Was pretty bad to. Runs and idles good. Running 14-7 ratio when warm. I will see once I get it out and drive it. Probably tomarrow. Thanks
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Monday, August 5th, 2013 AT 4:48 PM
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Your welcome keep me posted.
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Monday, August 5th, 2013 AT 4:55 PM
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Didnt have the light come on today but that body fuse was blown when I got ready to leave for work. I will have to look in the book to see what all that controls. I know if the inside lock switch is bad they will blow. Those wear out and get lose from flipping them back and forth and will blow it. Didnt thnk these were bad, but will do some checking.
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Thursday, August 8th, 2013 AT 2:10 PM
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That body fuse powers a lot try to pay attention to when the fuse blows. Like did I just use my mirrors door locks etc?
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Thursday, August 8th, 2013 AT 5:43 PM
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Drove it yesterday n parked it. Locked it with the remote. Unlocked it with the remote this morning and noticed no dome light. So tried inside door locks. Then I knew had blown again be cause they didnt work. It just started this when I asked about not getting the codes
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Thursday, August 8th, 2013 AT 6:08 PM
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Sounds like it has something to do with the door locks from what you have said. After using the keyless entry sounds like that's when the fuse blows.
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Thursday, August 8th, 2013 AT 6:17 PM
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Unhooked drivers side lock switch and door shut in case of jamb switch, went to put in fuse and popped right away. Dead short or grounding out. Never had a problem with jamb switch before. Not sure if they just pop out so I can check wires and switch. Chime works some when driver door is open. Have to wiggle switch for that but also run dome light. Hate the wiring diagram I have for being able to see what all is on that fuse. Show older cars in bigger diagram and this one is broke down so much its hard to find everything
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Saturday, August 10th, 2013 AT 12:16 PM
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Unhooked both door lock switches and both door jamb switches and it popped as soon as it hit. Im guessing it has something with chime module also
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Saturday, August 10th, 2013 AT 1:21 PM
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Today going to work the service engine light came back on. Till I find why im blowing the body fuse I dont suppose there is a way to check the codes
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Monday, August 12th, 2013 AT 3:15 PM
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So does the fuse blow only when the power door locks operate?With a blown fuse you can't read codes
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Monday, August 12th, 2013 AT 7:19 PM
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It blows as soon as soon as I try to put it in. I uhooked the switches and the door jamb switches and it still blew right away. Unhooked chime and it blew. I will have to try to find diagram for the plug for the scanner n see where that wire goes yet. Thanks
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 AT 4:08 AM
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Would u like me to start another question to pay more money? This has been getting longer than I thought it would or if u dont want to answer more on this let me know. Wasnt sure if u wetre getting all messages or not. Let me know. Thanks
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 AT 3:10 PM
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Sometimes we get hickups on here where I don't get all my email alerts that someone has posted a reply to a question I am answering. If it were my car I would use my power probe circuit traced to find the short.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 AT 9:00 PM
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Didnt really understand what you mean power probe ciciut
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 AT 4:15 AM
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I am not allowed to posted links on here search eBay and amazon for ect 2000. Its a short find that traces the short down with a transmitter and a receiver.
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 AT 7:15 AM
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I looked at them. Does brand or anything make a difference. Going to look for a few more things then might have to order one. Hope they aren't to hard to figure out. Never used one before. Looks like about 100 to 120 bucks. Thanks for letting me no. Wasnt sure if u was talking about a test light or something else. I will let you no.
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 AT 2:34 PM
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That's the one I have and it works great so that's why I told you about it. Its pretty easy to use just read the instructions and I think it might come with a DVD showing it operate.
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 AT 6:01 PM

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