Electrical System Problems of Saturn SC1

Saturn SC1 owners have reported 17 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of 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

The contact owns a 1996 Sc1 Saturn. The contact stated that the horn sounded independently while the vehicle was parked overnight. The vehicle was not equipped with an anti-theft system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who advised that the fuse would have to be removed in order   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

I'm buying this car from a car dealer j b byrider. On 3/26/10 I took the Saturn Sc1 out for a test drive during the day time and came back and told them about the noise I heard coming from the back of the car. Was told that a part was being odor.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition while drivng. The consumer was also able to start the vehicle with a key other than the one which was designed for the vehicle.   Read details...




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