Saturn Stutters

DALISHIOUS

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I own a 1994 Saturn SL1. The problem is that after 15-20
minutes of driving I get a jumping or stuttering problem.
This only lasts a few seconds then goes away. And also If
I drive without the fan blowing (heat or air) the service
engine light will eventually (appr 45mins later) come on.
As soon as I turn the air on it goes out. I've never had
a stalling problem or any other problem. The car has
108,000 miles, I got it 1-1/2 years ago at 88,000 miles, I
got a tune up at 95,000 miles, I have never replaced the
fuel filter. So, could you please contact me asap and
thank you for your time, jrprofessional_1983@yahoo

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108,000 and the original fuel filter-Gadzooks! :Shock:

Need to find what codes are in the computer.

Are the plugs original too?

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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 AT 5:40 PM

DALISHIOUS

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Ok, I'm not sure if the spark plugs were replaced, I just thought when you get a tune-up they automatically replace them.I took it into advanced auto parts yesterday, and the only code that showed was a ERR-49 which means "Vaccum Leak", so I guess that I have to get the hoses checked, but not to sure of the problem still.

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Thursday, January 4th, 2007 AT 6:30 PM

DALISHIOUS

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Seriously i'm not sure if they replaced the fuel filter.I'm not too sure what they do when you receive a tune-up

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Thursday, January 4th, 2007 AT 6:32 PM

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Hmmm. Vacuum leak. These seem to have consistent problems with the egr valve. That's where i'd start looking for the leak. Flex the hoses as you look.

Tune up is a real general word that now means "We will take your money and do very little" I shouldn't be so cynical. Different parts for maintenance are done at different intervals. Most of the tune ups that I qoute, we end up not doing, now I think I know why :cry:

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Thursday, January 4th, 2007 AT 8:02 PM