Battery Cable Problems of Saturn SL2

Battery acid leak on positive battery terminal (Saturn 2001 Sl2). On 3/13/04 at night tried to start my Saturn and couldn't start it. Called Saturn roadside service for a jump (car started). On the drive home car lost all power coming off the freeway after pushing the car to a gas station I found the positive battery was corroded. I attempted to clean the positive battery terminal and the battery terminal with the cable fell out of the battery. Called Saturn roadside service for a tow to Saturn of torrance dealership for repair. 3/15/04 Saturn of torrance service department took the can in for repair. And found the following: positive battery terminal out of battery positive battery cable corroded cleaned affected area I was charged $127. 57 for a replacement battery the positive battery cable corroded was replaced under warranty (no charge) note: battery was only 2 â½ years old and had green indicator light showing the battery was still good. I am not happy with being charge for a replacement battery for a new car, after learning that quite a few other people had the same problem and that Saturn service bulletin addressing this issue (service bulletin 01-t-26) note: (statement posted on the internet same problem) yes this is a well-known condition. This problem is basically caused by someone over-torquing the cable mounting bolts. There is actually a service bulletin on the problem (not a recall or campaign) )1-t-26 . The condition can occur on any year and model Saturn or otherwise with a side post battery. But for what-ever reason the bulletin specifies only 2000-2001 s-series. . Read more...

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Ongoing problem with engine stalling. Vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Dealer replaced oil pan due to oil pan leak. Glove box fell out due to the lock being broke. Ses light on due to terminal dislodged on 5 volt reference splice pack. Consumer has replaced the ecm due to stalling and found battery cable loose and fixed problem, however vehicle is still stalling.

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