99 Saturn SC1 EGR clean-up
1999 Saturn SC1, SOHC. I had a P1404 code with the EGR valve. Since it was a brand new EGR valve I pretty much knew that the crud inside the car was plugging up the EGR. Removed the EGR and did a start without it on which is supposed to help 'cough' out some of the carbon deposits in the engine. Hopefully this will keep a code from coming up on the car soon.
Valvoline EGR Cleaner
Valvoline EGR + turbo Cleaner is a blend of selected solvents, carefully formulated to remove deposits on EGR valve and turbo systems. It quickly removes gum, varnish,carbon and dirt.
* Cleans EGR valves and turbo chargers
* Leaves no residue
* Restores engine performance
For more information see: http://www.valvolineeurope.com/english/products/cleaning/cid(580)/egr__67__turbo_cleaner
Quick Tip-Throttle Cleaning - EricTheCarGuy
This one goes out to BowlingBallOut who posted a question about a sticky throttle on his Saturn. It was a great question so I decided to make this video in response to it. There are many different configurations of throttle assemblies but for the most part if you have a throttle that is sticking you might be able to fix it using the procedures in this video. I am aware you may not able to purchase spray throttle cleaner in some states now but I'm sure they have some alternative available at your local parts store.
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Idle Air Control Valve
A 101 on the idle air control valve, the component of the car that regulates the amount of air that flows around the closed throttle plate.
http://www.partsauthority.com
iac cleaning
how to clean an idle air control valve.
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AC compressor clutch bearing replacement
General procedure to remove and reinstall a/c compressor clutch bearings. For compressor tools and parts visit our website at www.centuryautoair.com.
Cutting White Wire on Saturn Ion to Fix Starting Issue
This is me showing how I cut the passlock wire on my car. My car would not start on damp, cold mornings, often taking 30 - 40 minutes to get it to start. After reading several forums I found users who were doing this to "fix" the problem. I thought I would tape this for anyone who was thinking of doing the same but doesn't know anything about cars. Like me. :)
Note: I owe thanks to meron for the post at this link http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1137a7/83 it is where I first heard about this solution.
Update 10.6.2012: I added a switch, I believe it was this one http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062533 I installed it with it in the off position, started the car, switched it to On while the car was running and the service engine light went away. Car started fine after that. I just shut it off again as it was cold one morning this week and I had trouble getting the car started. Once I got it running, turned it off and haven't had trouble starting it since. YMMV
