Defogger Heater problems of the 2002 Saturn LS

Two problems related to defogger heater have been reported for the 2002 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Defogger Heater problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn l200. While driving 20 mph, the instrument panel lights and headlights flash and flicker randomly. The instrument panel lights flicker in the daytime and the contact noticed the headlights flickering at night. She has taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given a handout stating that it was normal. The dealer was unable to remedy the failure. She filed a complaint with Chrysler. The current mileage was 49,700 and the failure mileage was unknown. The dealer stated that consumer hears a whistling noise upon acceleration, windows make chirping noise when rolling them up, and heater works intermittently. Updated 11/27/07.

2 Defogger Heater problem

Automatic heating system located in a low area of the dashboard makes it very hard to adjust while driving. Consumer feels this is very dangerous, has almost been in an accident.


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