1996 Saturn SL SL2 from North America - Comments

OK, I have a 1996 Saturn SL1. It ran sluggish when the A/C was on, in past 2 years I have changed all of the sensors, A/C unit, alternator, plugs, wires, oil change, and cleaned the throttle body. Still runs a little sluggish with the A/C on.

I am at my wits end with this car. 16000 miles on it. I think it is the computer? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi- I, like some of the commentators above, had my radiator replaced- all was fine for a week, and now the radiator light comes on and blinks for about 2 miles after I start the car, then it stops- will hitting the reservoir bottle work for this? Proud owner of 1999 SL2 with 226,571 miles on it-

Thanks.

Nov 30 2008.

I have 1996 Saturn SL1 from new. So far I replaced an alternator, starter, solenoid, and just recently a new oil pump and a used motor.

I just received my car back last Monday, and only ran my car for 3 days. I went to start it, and it came on and just that quick it shut off. I had a friend look at her, and he said possibly it needs a new fuel pump. Also he found that the ignition switch will probably need replaced soon too. What are your thoughts on this?

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.

p.s. I forgot to add the sunroof does not work anymore, as well as the power locks too.

I have a 1996 SL1 Saturn 5 speed manual trans and the door cannot lock or unlock, and the service light came on and the check engine light keep coming on, and my brake is not working at all.

I'm still driving the car without a brake till I get my money at the end of the month, and any body tell me what wrong with it :(

I love my car, it's cheap on gas; I can fill it up for like $25 all the way up. It used to take $38 to fill it up, but now the gas went down it's really cheap to fill it up I'm happy.

I know I shouldn't to drive without the brake, but I need it for work and stuff. I can use the brakes and the emergency brake. I live in Pagosa Springs Colorado and it been cold here this winter. I do not know if I have air in my brake or it got frozen up. Please let me know what do I need to fix the car thanks :)

I have a 1996 Saturn SL, and the heater and the A/C has quit working. I have check the fuses, none is blown. Can anyone help me?

My 1996 Saturn SL2's battery dies the other day after I drove it a short distance and stopped. It was time for the battery to go. But when the new battery was installed, the rear defrosters and radio stopped working. The mechanic said that power is getting to the fuses, so they are not blown. Anyone help me. I get so bored driving without music.

I have a 1996 Saturn SL2 and I just replaced the battery. Now the rear defrost doesn't work. Any ideas???

I was given a 96 Saturn SL 5 speed. My car is the best, it runs great, gets me everywhere I need to be.

The only thing I had to replace was the clutch, and that's only because my brother broke it cause he doesn't know how to drive a stick.

I replace the serpentine belt, brakes, and that is it, and the car has been in the family since 96, and I have 167,000 miles on it. A car will run forever; it all depends on how you take care of it.

I AM A SATURN LOVER!

I have a 1996 Saturn, the SES light stays on, the neutral safety switch has something to do with it. When hooked up right, it will kick into neutral or down shift on its own, so I disconnected the 10 prong wire that goes to the NSS; it will change gears fine now except it starts in 2nd gear, and the SES light is still on. Any help, I will be very thankful.

I have a '97 Saturn SL2 that's been running rough. My son and I checked the spark plugs and there is oil fouling the one on the left. (Cylinder 1?) Any ideas of the cause?

We have a 1996 Saturn SL2 Automatic. It shifts very hard when changing gears. Any ideas?