20 Most Recent 2000 Saturn SC Questions & Answers

change the coil pack

Yes it is.

Sounds as if you are not really getting power to the "run" wires, but only to the "start wires". The smart move would have been to get a new key, instead of ruinning the switch.

High pressure car washes can get water into electrical components, and can damage parts which are still very hot (coils,etc). Try drying everything electrical and see what you get. If still no start, run usual troubleshooting, such as check for spark to plugs, fuel delivery, etc.

One by one pull wire off. Compare length of removed wire to new wires . Get the right sized one. Plug it back on the same way you took it off feeling for a click to make sure it's on tight both ends. Sometimes when you pull the plug wire off, the end , metal piece may stay on the plug. You must remove this by pulling it before replacing the new wire. Most important part is to do them one by one so they don't get mixed up

CPS and it is behind the starter

There is a little plastic cap on the end of the shift lever that is inside the transmission that breaks. You can access it from inside the car, take out the emergency brake, the carpet and carefully remove the top plate on the transmission. You may need to hire someone experienced in how to realign the selector levers and reinstall with a new plastic cap.

what is it air injection pump, and where is located?

Firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Does your engine look like this? I have numbered the wires to their respective plugs. NOTE: this is not the firing order, I used to numbers only to match the wires to the plugs. Hope this helps !

you most likey have a empty system or low freon charge due to a small leak.

The shift solenoids are located on the transmission valve body, the valve body is inside the transmission.

The flasher is located on the BACK/REVERSE SIDE of the fuse panel (sides of console), you must remove both panels and fuse centers to access it. It is quite a job. it is a module not the little can like older cars.