Electrical System Problems of Saturn SW2

Saturn SW2 owners have reported 7 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Saturn SW2


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Saturn SW2

The Ignition problem

Wrong spark plug installed causing vehicle to stall intermitantly.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Design of horn location make it hard to located the horn when needed.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Upon starting vehicle a huge amount of smoke came from the steering column. Driver shut off the igntion and removed the key. Vehicle would not start afterwards. Vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, where all wiring in the steering column was found to be burned.   Read details...

The Battery problem

While driving the oil pressure and battery lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Battery failed.   Read details...




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