Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Saturn SC1

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Saturn SC1. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Saturn SC1


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Saturn SC1

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

When the car was coming to a stop, the engine would start to stall, the interior lights would dim and the electronic dash would go out and the car would completely stall. The car would not start on its own and would have to be jumped off.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Vehicle stalls when downshifting. Also, there is no horn, and headlights will not come on .   Read details...

The Anti-theft Controller problem

When key is in ignition and started and still in park the shift lock mechanism will not disengage when brake is depressed. Also when I shut off the car and turn key to off position the key gets stuck in the ignition leaving the car susceptible to theft.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Saturn SC1 model year vehicles:



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