Three problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 2002 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Battery died in 2008. It was replaced and the odometer reset back to zero. The security alarm/ power doors do not function properly ( unable to lock with remote control). Security light stays on while driving. Cd player stopped working and fuel gauge does not show the accurate amount of gas. I have to wait until the light comes on. Now in July 2012, the ac was fixed due to a hole in the line and the car immediately shut off in traffic. The ac no longer works and is giving a code p0102 (maf- mass air flow -referring to low voltage). The service engine light is on along with the airbag, gas gauge and temperature needles not moving at all. In addition, the traction control is not working.
My battery went bad after I took it into the shop to get a recall completed on the vehicle. The problem was present after a new battery was installed. The body control module I am told is bad. There are complaints all over the internet about the car having the same problems with other people. My car has only 48,000 miles on it. Saturn will give me 10% off on a $1,000. 00 repair bill. They said because I did not have all my service work done at a Saturn dealership, they would not do anything better. It is a shame. Many people are having the same complaint about the same vehicle.
: the contact stated there was a NHTSA recall, # 05v245000 concerning the exterior lighting that was performed however; numerous electrical problems evolved since the repair. The dash panel lights intermittently illuminated while driving at various speeds. Although the ignition was turned off the headlights illuminated which resulted in a battery failure. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and the headlight high/low beam dimmer switch was replaced, but the problem persisted. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and was towed back to the dealer which determined there was a failure of the drive shaft and this was replaced. The ongoing electrical problems persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection.