Ignition Coils Failure Problems of Saturn SW1

Saturn SW1 owners have reported 2 problems related to ignition coils failure (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Coils Failure problem of the 1997 Saturn SW1

Failure Date: 03/20/2006

The engine turns off during driving or coming to a stop if I leave the vehicle overnight or 4hrs later it will start and run for about a hour then it turns off, had a diagnostic computer check and they said they can not find the problem. Replaced the ignition coils, spark plugs, spark plug cables, gas filter, clean throttle valve housing. Speed odometer makes a rubbing noise.

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2 Ignition Coils Failure problem of the 1997 Saturn SW1

Failure Date: 04/13/2004

While driving 40 mph the engine failed without warning. The service dealer states the ignition coil pack had malfunctioned. The vehicle was being driven on the highway when the incident occurred.


Other Common Electrical System related problems of Saturn SW1

Problem Category Number of Problems
Ignition Coils Failure problems
2
Anti-theft Controller problems
1
Ignition Switch problems
1
Wiring problems
1


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