First, is/was the temp guage showing over heating? If so you should have checked/ replaced the fan temperature switch on the radiator ( or follow the fan wiring to it's location) depending on air temp, and driving conditions, the motor may not need the fan. If it's not, cover the rad with something{paper,plastic} until the guage begins to show overheat condition, then the fan should start. # DO NOT LET IT GET INTO THE RED ZONE! If you keep the reservoir closed, the radiator will **** up the coolant after warming/running, and a cool down.
Testimonial: "Yes I was having issues with it overheating. Highway driving was ok, it was when I was driving slowly through town, or always at a drive through for say McDonalds It would start overheating through the reservoir."
SOURCE: 2000 Saturn ls2 Coolant leaking into car on passenger side
Your heater core is in need of replacement.
SOURCE: 1996 Saturn SL, 4 cylinder,
I also had the same problem with my 1996 Saturn SL1, and it also was the starter. I thought it was an electrical problem until, just on a whim I pulled the starter. One of the brushes was almost gone and the commutator looked like hell. I cleaned up the commutator and brushes, and it spun like a top for about a month, until the worn out brush finally died. I also ordered a new starter the same day of the cleaning. Just a word of advice if you will be buying a new starter, go on Ebay Motors and find the store dbelectrical. They sell brand new starters for $49.95 with no core charge plus $12 UPS shipping. So $61.95 vs $150+ at your local parts store....Myself and my friend from work have both bought and daily use starters from them with no problems or complaints to report.
SOURCE: 2003 Saturn Vue electric fan always running
Check the fan relay, probably in fuse box in the engine compartment. Check owners manual to be sure. I have seen these melt causing fan to run all the time.
SOURCE: Saturn sl 99 will crank but won't start
i have found on that car if the temp sensor is unpluged or is bad oddly enough it wont let the car start you should check it and or replace it
SOURCE: High Idle 2000 Saturn S series
The first issue you have to deal with is the overheating. the best way to takle this prob is start with cheapest to replace. check termostat and coolant. then pull the coolant temp sensor its on right side of engine, really easy to pull. make sure its fine. to check cooling fan is working just turn car on and turn ac on. the cooling fan kicks on when ac button is pressed on.
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