Catalytic converter I have a saturn L200 and when i had 61,000 miles on it my cat con went out so it was replaced under warranty. but now again after only 45,000 miles it has gone bad again. what causes these to go bad?? why have i gone through 2 already? there was a recall on the car back in 2003 when it was new that could cause some effect of the cat con but the dealer keeps telling me that everything else in the car is working and they don't know what is causing this.

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Dec 04, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 Saturn Vue V6 2WD catalytic converter problem

I am sorry but the delaer is correct, there are 3, and the bad news is the after market cats won't work, the check engine light will come on if you use them and for that reason you will fail smog tests, the issue is how much they flow and the way they work is not compatable with the programming of the powertrain control module, stick with the factory cats, I know they are expensive but in the end you will have to buy them.

SOURCE: after running, saturn 2003 vue wont restart for about half hour

two things it might be 1? crank shaft sensor or 2? camshaft sensor

SOURCE: Intermittent blower motor failure

A broken/burned motor winding will do exactly this. If you measure it when cold it will look good. The broken/burned winding will only open from heat expansion.

SOURCE: 2005 ion power steering problem

remove electronic power steering (EPS) motor. remove the 4 bolts that hold on the motor housing. remove the housing. using a tooth brush, clean out the 'brush' dust from between the commutators. don't use cleaner spray as you might degrease the bearings. don't use anything metal to clean out the dust you might scratch or nick the commutators.

this solution has worked for over 500 miles for me. I'll keep you posted.

SOURCE: Gas leak in 2006 Saturn Ion

My car has had these symptoms. And just yesterday I started smelling gas. I will get it checked immediatly. If it is that I will file for a recall also.