Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Saturn SW2

Saturn SW2 owners have reported 8 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Saturn SW2


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Saturn SW2

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

This ignition-high idle problem has exhisted since ownership and first part replacement underwarenty was the idle air control j5542 in Feb. 2000. The idle acceleration problem started in 1999, however, could not be repeated during tests drive until Feb. 15,2000.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Whilr at a complete stop, vehicle will not return to correct idle position, it will stay at a high idle point. Contacted dealer, and the dealer can not locate the problem. .   Read details...

The Car Throttle Sticking problem

Throttle hangs and "ratchets" upward with speed (cruise) control engaged. Turning speed control switch to "off" does not correct the condition, neither does applying the brakes. Manually depressing the accelerator pedal in an attempt to un-stick the throttle caused further   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Accelerator pedal hinge broke. . . Leaving the accelerator pedal hanging from the accelerator cable. Car is not driveable.   Read details...




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