SL1 Service Engine Light

[Saturn_Girl]

help! I've got a 1998 Saturn SL1 that the Service Engine light came on for the first time last night. It seems to run fine at normal speeds, however when idling or driving very slow (under 30 mph) it runs VERY rough.. almost sounds like it's going to cut out..

No saturn dealer in my area, and having trouble finding someone with a computer to test it.. any ideas??


Thanks!

[adragon202]

under the dash, by the hood poper, there is a termial, 2 high, 14 or 16 wide i think. there will be only three wires hooked up to it. all on the right side, two on top one on bottom. with the engine off, put the paper clip in the two top holes, shorting it out. the SES light will blink the codes

[Saturn_Girl]

It blinked 5 times then stayed on.. (this was earlier today)

Took it to autozone this morning to get it tested.. their computer said 1 cylinder was misfiring.. kinda tapped on the plugs.. and it seems to be fine.. something more I should do or did something maybe just come loose?

Originally Posted by Saturn_Girl

help! I've got a 1998 Saturn SL1 that the Service Engine light came on for the first time last night. It seems to run fine at normal speeds, however when idling or driving very slow (under 30 mph) it runs VERY rough.. almost sounds like it's going to cut out..

No saturn dealer in my area, and having trouble finding someone with a computer to test it.. any ideas??


Thanks!

[300+]

If it was just tapping on the plug wire that fixed it, check and make sure it is well connected. Push it on tight. Otherwise just let us know if it happens again.

[Saturn_Girl]

Thanks.. I'll drive it a bit this weekend around town just to make sure, but I'm hoping that's all it is.. thanks so much!

Originally Posted by 300+

If it was just tapping on the plug wire that fixed it, check and make sure it is well connected. Push it on tight. Otherwise just let us know if it happens again.

[sierrap615]

Originally Posted by adragon202

under the dash, by the hood poper, there is a termial, 2 high, 14 or 16 wide i think. there will be only three wires hooked up to it. all on the right side, two on top one on bottom. with the engine off, put the paper clip in the two top holes, shorting it out. the SES light will blink the codes

that only works on 91-95 saturns