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FCS Struts
2010 Saturn Outlook Shock Absorber - Rear FCS Struts

P311-4E3EE44    342843  New

Qty:
$20.36
FCS Struts Shock Absorber Rear
  • SHOCK ABSORBER
  • Replaces 342856 when stock is depleted
  • FCS
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: FCS Struts
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2010 - Saturn Outlook Rear
FCS Struts
2009 Saturn Aura Shock Absorber - Rear FCS Struts

P311-08B56DC    341615  New

Qty:
$23.98
FCS Struts Shock Absorber Rear
  • SHOCK ABSORBER
  • FCS
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: FCS Struts
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position Submodel
2009 - Saturn Aura Rear XR
FCS Struts
2010 Saturn Vue Shock Absorber - Rear FCS Struts

P311-3219617    342547  New

Qty:
$21.78
FCS Struts Shock Absorber Rear
  • SHOCK ABSORBER
  • FCS
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: FCS Struts
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2010 - Saturn Vue Rear
FCS Struts
2009 Saturn Astra Shock Absorber - Rear FCS Struts

P311-574D23C    342546  New

Qty:
$25.17
FCS Struts Shock Absorber Rear
  • SHOCK ABSORBER
  • FCS
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: FCS Struts
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Doors Body Position
2009 - Saturn Astra 2 Hatchback Rear
FCS Struts
2005 Saturn Vue Shock Absorber - Rear FCS Struts

P311-556DEC8    342551  New

Qty:
$31.58
FCS Struts Shock Absorber Rear
  • SHOCK ABSORBER
  • FCS
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: FCS Struts
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2005 - Saturn Vue Rear
FCS Struts
2007 Saturn Ion Shock Absorber - Rear FCS Struts

P311-0682B30    342550  New

Qty:
$23.61
FCS Struts Shock Absorber Rear
  • SHOCK ABSORBER
  • FCS
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: FCS Struts
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position Submodel
2007 - Saturn Ion Rear 3
KYB
2007 Saturn Outlook Shock Absorber - Rear KYB

P311-1BAE7DC    554378  New

Qty:
$63.76
KYB Shock Absorber Rear
  • HIGH PRESSURE MONOTUBE GAS SHOCK
  • Monotube Performance Upgrade
  • Gas-a-just
  • Product Attributes:
    • COMPRESSED BUMP STOP: No
    • Compressed Length: 11.02
    • Dust Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length: 15.94
    • Lower Mount Type: E2(14.2x43)
    • REBOUND STOP: Yes
    • Stroke Length: 4.92
    • Upper Mount Type: E2(12.2x95.5)
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: KYB
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2007 - Saturn Outlook Rear
Monroe
2007 Saturn Outlook Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe

P311-36BCD0B    MA833  New

Qty:
$71.24
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Monroe Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Bloqueo hidráulico extendido: No
    • Compressed Bumper Stop: No
    • Compressed Length: 11.060
    • Cubre polvo: No
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.7/8"
    • Extended Bumper Stop: No
    • Extended Hydraulic Lockout: No
    • Extended Length: 15.980
    • Longitud Extendida: 15.980
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls44
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1.7/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Max Year Covered: 2017
    • Min Year Covered: 2007
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Chevrolet Traverse
    • Most Popular Year: 2012
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Economy
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls44
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Ls103
    • Tope de rebote comprimido: No
    • Tope de rebote extendido: No
    • Total Part VIO: 2415228
    • Travel Length: 4.790
    • Upper Mounting Code: Ls103
    • Viaje: 4.790
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2007 - Saturn Outlook Rear
Monroe
2003 Saturn Ion Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe

P311-40659BE    5668  New

Qty:
$29.14
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Bloqueo hidráulico extendido: No
    • Cilindro Incluido: No
    • Compressed Bumper Stop: No
    • Compressed Length: 10.600
    • Cubre polvo: Yes
    • Cylinder Included: No
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.11/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.7/8"
    • Extended Bumper Stop: No
    • Extended Hydraulic Lockout: No
    • Extended Length: 16.160
    • Longitud Extendida: 16.160
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls92
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1.11/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Max Year Covered: 2007
    • Min Year Covered: 2003
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Saturn Ion
    • Most Popular Year: 2004
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls92
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Ls30
    • Tope de rebote comprimido: No
    • Tope de rebote extendido: No
    • Total Part VIO: 377197
    • Travel Length: 5.560
    • Upper Mounting Code: Ls30
    • Upper Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.7/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Viaje: 5.560
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position Submodel
2003 - Saturn Ion Rear 1
Monroe
2008 Saturn Astra Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe

P311-082FCC9    33183  New

Qty:
$22.76
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Monroe Monro-Matic Plus Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Bloqueo hidráulico extendido: No
    • Cilindro Incluido: No
    • Compressed Bumper Stop: No
    • Compressed Length: 10.490
    • Cubre polvo: Yes
    • Cylinder Included: No
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.11/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.7/8"
    • Diámetro del Tubo de Reserva: 1.780
    • Extended Bumper Stop: No
    • Extended Hydraulic Lockout: No
    • Extended Length: 16.040
    • Longitud Extendida: 16.040
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls92
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1.11/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Max Year Covered: 2011
    • Min Year Covered: 2005
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Chevrolet Cobalt
    • Most Popular Year: 2007
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Economy
    • Reserve Tube Diameter: 1.780
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls92
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Ls30
    • Tope de rebote comprimido: No
    • Tope de rebote extendido: No
    • Total Part VIO: 1539309
    • Travel Length: 5.550
    • Upper Mounting Code: Ls30
    • Upper Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.7/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Viaje: 5.550
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2008 - Saturn Astra Rear
Monroe
2007 Saturn Aura Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe

P311-36ACEF0    33189  New

Qty:
$23.08
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Monroe Monro-Matic Plus Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): P01417
    • Bloqueo hidráulico extendido: No
    • Cilindro Incluido: No
    • Compressed Bumper Stop: No
    • Compressed Length: 11.450
    • Cubre polvo: Yes
    • Cylinder Included: No
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.11/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Espiga Con Separador - 2.3/8" X 3/8"-16
    • Diámetro del Tubo de Reserva: 1.752
    • Extended Bumper Stop: Yes
    • Extended Hydraulic Lockout: No
    • Extended Length: 17.770
    • Longitud Extendida: 17.770
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls92
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1.11/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Max Year Covered: 2012
    • Min Year Covered: 2004
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Chevrolet Malibu
    • Most Popular Year: 2008
    • Parts Pack(s): P01417
    • Product Grade: Economy
    • Reserve Tube Diameter: 1.752
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls92
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: S4
    • Tope de rebote comprimido: No
    • Tope de rebote extendido: Yes
    • Total Part VIO: 1753890
    • Travel Length: 6.320
    • Upper Mounting Code: S4
    • Upper Mounting Description: Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
    • Viaje: 6.320
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position Submodel
2007 - Saturn Aura Rear XR
Monroe
2007 Saturn Outlook Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe

P311-33CCF86    33193  New

Qty:
$27.82
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Monroe Monro-Matic Plus Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Bloqueo hidráulico extendido: No
    • Cilindro Incluido: No
    • Compressed Bumper Stop: No
    • Compressed Length: 10.280
    • Cubre polvo: Yes
    • Cylinder Included: No
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.7/8"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Montura Especial
    • Diámetro del Tubo de Reserva: 1.988
    • Extended Bumper Stop: Yes
    • Extended Hydraulic Lockout: No
    • Extended Length: 15.960
    • Longitud Extendida: 15.960
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls44
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1.7/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Max Year Covered: 2017
    • Min Year Covered: 2007
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Chevrolet Traverse
    • Most Popular Year: 2012
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Economy
    • Reserve Tube Diameter: 1.988
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls44
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Spec
    • Tope de rebote comprimido: No
    • Tope de rebote extendido: Yes
    • Total Part VIO: 2415228
    • Travel Length: 5.680
    • Upper Mounting Code: Spec
    • Upper Mounting Description: Special Mount
    • Viaje: 5.680
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2007 - Saturn Outlook Rear
Monroe
2008 Saturn Aura Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe

P311-32F7E86    5521  New

Qty:
$31.21
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): P01417
    • Bloqueo hidráulico extendido: No
    • Cilindro Incluido: No
    • Compressed Bumper Stop: No
    • Compressed Length: 11.440
    • Cubre polvo: Yes
    • Cylinder Included: No
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.9/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Espiga Con Separador - 2.3/8" X 3/8"-16
    • Diámetro del Tubo de Reserva: 1.642
    • Extended Bumper Stop: Yes
    • Extended Hydraulic Lockout: No
    • Extended Length: 17.830
    • Longitud Extendida: 17.830
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls43
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1,9/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Max Year Covered: 2009
    • Min Year Covered: 2008
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Chevrolet Malibu
    • Most Popular Year: 2008
    • Parts Pack(s): P01417
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Reserve Tube Diameter: 1.642
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls43
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: S4
    • Tope de rebote comprimido: No
    • Tope de rebote extendido: Yes
    • Total Part VIO: 7409
    • Travel Length: 6.390
    • Upper Mounting Code: S4
    • Upper Mounting Description: Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
    • Viaje: 6.390
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position Submodel
2008 - Saturn Aura Rear Green Line
One Stop Solutions
2002 Saturn Vue Shock Absorber - Rear 6 Cyl 3.0L One Stop Solutions

P311-1DF4A94    S343433  New

Qty:
$28.04
One Stop Solutions Shock Absorber Rear
  • Product Attributes:
    • ASIN: B01fkgr6g4
    • Bump Stops Included: No
    • Compressed Length:
      • 13.46
      • 342
    • Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length:
      • 21.77
      • 553
    • Lower Mount Type: Ring
    • Rebound Stop Included: No
    • Stroke Length:
      • 211
      • 8.31
    • Upper Mount Type: Ring
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: One Stop Solutions
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Block CC CID Position
2002 - Saturn Vue V 3000 181 Rear
One Stop Solutions
2007 Saturn Aura Shock Absorber - Rear 6 Cyl 3.5L One Stop Solutions

P311-12313BE    S349008  New

Qty:
$22.36
One Stop Solutions Shock Absorber Rear
  • Product Attributes:
    • ASIN: B01fkhehb0
    • Bump Stops Included: No
    • Compressed Length:
      • 11.14
      • 283
    • Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length:
      • 17.87
      • 454
    • Lower Mount Type: Ring
    • Rebound Stop Included: No
    • Stroke Length:
      • 171
      • 6.73
    • Upper Mount Type: Bolt
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: One Stop Solutions
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Block CC CID Position Submodel
2007 - Saturn Aura V 3490 213 Rear XE
One Stop Solutions
2004 Saturn Ion Shock Absorber - Rear 4 Cyl 2.2L One Stop Solutions

P311-508CE81    S343308  New

Qty:
$23.72
One Stop Solutions Shock Absorber Rear
  • Product Attributes:
    • ASIN: B01fkh74gu
    • Bump Stops Included: No
    • Compressed Length:
      • 10.55
      • 268
    • Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length:
      • 15.94
      • 405
    • Lower Mount Type: Ring
    • Rebound Stop Included: No
    • Stroke Length:
      • 137
      • 5.39
    • Upper Mount Type: Ring
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: One Stop Solutions
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Block CC CID Position Submodel
2004 - Saturn Ion L 2198 134 Rear 2
One Stop Solutions
2008 Saturn Vue Shock Absorber - Rear 4 Cyl 2.4L One Stop Solutions

P311-0FD094F    S345055  New

Qty:
$36.10
One Stop Solutions Shock Absorber Rear
  • Product Attributes:
    • ASIN: B01fkhdmu2
    • Bump Stops Included: No
    • Compressed Length:
      • 13.54
      • 344
    • Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length:
      • 21.5
      • 546
    • Lower Mount Type: Ring
    • Rebound Stop Included: No
    • Stroke Length:
      • 202
      • 7.95
    • Upper Mount Type: Ring
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: One Stop Solutions
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Block CC CID Position Submodel
2008 - Saturn Vue L 2384 145 Rear XE
One Stop Solutions
2005 Saturn Relay Shock Absorber - Rear 6 Cyl 3.5L One Stop Solutions

P311-0BAA8B3    S344338  New

Qty:
$30.06
One Stop Solutions Shock Absorber Rear
  • Excludes Self Leveling Rear Suspension
  • Product Attributes:
    • ASIN: B01fkgtmde
    • Bump Stops Included: No
    • Compressed Length:
      • 12.91
      • 328
    • Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length:
      • 21.06
      • 535
    • Lower Mount Type: Ring
    • Rebound Stop Included: No
    • Stroke Length:
      • 207
      • 8.15
    • Upper Mount Type: Ring
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: One Stop Solutions
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Block CC CID Drive Type Position
2005 - Saturn Relay V - 213 FWD Rear
One Stop Solutions
2008 Saturn Astra Shock Absorber - Rear 4 Cyl 1.8L One Stop Solutions

P311-3CA0688    S349043  New

Qty:
$23.46
One Stop Solutions Shock Absorber Rear
  • Product Attributes:
    • ASIN: B01fkhf16u
    • Bump Stops Included: No
    • Compressed Length:
      • 10.59
      • 269
    • Cover Included: Yes
    • Extended Length:
      • 16.02
      • 407
    • Lower Mount Type: Ring
    • Rebound Stop Included: No
    • Stroke Length:
      • 138
      • 5.43
    • Upper Mount Type: Ring
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: One Stop Solutions
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Block Doors Body CC CID Position
2008 - Saturn Astra L 2 Hatchback 1796 110 Rear
Sachs
2006 Saturn Vue Shock Absorber - Rear Sachs

P311-2E93C02    315 129  New

Qty:
$60.40
Sachs Shock Absorber Rear
  • SACHS Shock & Strut
  • SACHS Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance, and quality standards. SACHS products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tuned valve pairing longevity with superior comfort and control for vehicles in any road condition.
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Sachs
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2006 - Saturn Vue Rear

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sucky alternators or bigger problem?

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Question From jackwashere on sucky alternators or bigger problem?

Over the past year and a half I have replaced the alternator on a Saturn Ion three times. The last one that was replaced about a week ago is going bad again. The electric auto shop claims that there must be a bigger problem. The problem is making the alternator work extra hard according to the owner and that is breaking the unit. Several people have told me that the shop is probably using cheap bottom of the line alternators that go bad. Who is right?

Response From Sidom

Double check the basics.....Make sure all the connections are clean & tight......Look for missing or broken body to engine ground straps....I won't go into the whole story but bad grounds can cause bearings, mounts & other things to fail prematurely.....Current gets home any way it can and it doesn't care what it goes thru to get there......just that it can go thru it....

I can't say for sure on yours but on some GMs the feed for the alt runs off the starter solenoid.....I've had some weird charging system problems on GMs that were traced back to a loose nut on the starter solenoid.......

At the rate you are going thru alternators.....It might not be a bad idea to let the electrial shop take a look at it.....

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Comments: Battery in trunk! OK - Some others are under a back seat or in closed quarters do need to attach to vent outside vehicle and the vent hoses should be right there waiting. If hard to find doesn't surprise me. WE ARE TALKING HYDROGEN GASSES that can not be allowed to accumulate in a closed area - disasters happen over that.

Eating up alternators. Tons of cheap junk that isn't really rebuilt but more like cleaned up and brushes perhaps. If a battery is weak or low it does really strain an alternator. Belt must be known properly tensioned.

Other: I don't know of a good bargain battery especially lately. This is not a place to save a buck. I'm not even sure what brand or place to suggest anymore as things change so fast as to who really makes what and just gets a name slapped on them. There's also a factor with how they are handled along the way. They don't do being dropped and bounced around well nor being tipped over. Gel cell ones made for wild extremes can handle that but cost a real fortune.

Other issues are they are not in full state of charge when first made new. Some will charge them but near know most don't. Batteries don't like being at part charge or low and worse they can sit unsold for many months but are marked when they were made new. You can end up with a year old new battery but the aging starts when it was made.

It is a problem and you can end up playing ping-pong with batteries and alternators each dependent on the other being good. Unsure of this popular free battery testing too. Better than not doing anythng but I don't think it is perfect to know if one is really good or not?? - T

Response From Discretesignals Top Rated Answer

Does this have an aftermarket sound system or any after market equipment that may put extra load on the alternator?

Could be cheap alternators or something is causing them too fail because they are overworked. It is also important to be sure your battery tests good and has the rated amount of capacity. Important to make sure nothing is leaking all over the alternator. Washing an engine and getting chemicals or thermal shocking the alternator can cause failure also.

Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to amp clamp the alternator output and see what the alternator is actually doing.

Response From jackwashere

No aftermarket sound system. Regular standard GM Delco radio that came with the car.

I thank you for the idea to check the battery. The battery was replaced under warranty one month ago. It went bad after about 35 months. Now I have a new battery. I replaced the alternator a week ago because a new battery did not fix the problem. New battery new alternator. The battery light on the dashboard still intermittently occasionally flashes to indicate the alternator is not charging. I'm wondering what are the implications for battery performance if it needs to be vented and I got a regular old battery from Pep Boys? After you mentioned checking the battery I did some research and found out I need a vented battery for the Ion because it is housed in the trunk. I will also check the amps rating on the battery they gave me. Three years ago I walked into Pep Boys and asked for a battery. They looked it up in their computer system and gave me one. I'm wondering if perhaps they did not give me the wrong battery and that is the source of all of these problems with the alternator and battery going bad? Either this venting feature not being present on the battery I bought kills batteries or they gave me a battery that was too small for the job?

Response From Hammer Time

Several people have told me that the shop is probably using cheap bottom of the line alternators that go bad.


That's what I would guess. It's pretty hard to find any quality these days and competition pushes them into the cheapest thing they can find.

2007 ION thumping/knoking when turning sharp

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Question From armbartim on 2007 ION thumping/knoking when turning sharp

I have a 2007 Saturn Ion with about 67000 miles on it. When i turn sharp left (steering wheel all the way turned left) i hear a knocking noise from the drivers side wheel well. Any ideas what might cause this would be much appreciated.

Response From tlojak38

Cv joint sound like to me

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Thread getting old. Hope it's all fixed by now,

T

Response From armbartim Top Rated Answer

actually its not fixed.....i took it to the dealer because there is still a warranty on it but they claim to have found nothing wrong. They checked the shocks and struts, barrings and joints but i have my doubts since the noise is pretty obvious and they could hardly find it( i had to request they test drive it a second time after they could not hear it the first) I'm thinkin its not cv because that would have lead to other noises and things by now im thinking mount or barring maybe the top of the spring

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Keep your paperwork - they should have found that if so,

T

Driver Door CANNOT open, PLEASE HELP! ty

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Question From Gunner690 on Driver Door CANNOT open, PLEASE HELP! ty

Hey everyone, i'm new to the site, and in desperate need of a second opinion. Here's the situation.

1993 Saturn SL2 1.9L 4cl DOHC

Door wont open
-Cant remove outer door panel
-Cant Access Door latch from outside
- Cant remove window Glass or Scissor Lift
Diagnosed from removing the inside panels and handle, that the issue is with the Latch itself and nothing is wrong with the Link rods.

Cross Referencing with the rear side door, it seems the spring that actuates the latch open isn't functioning.

Options
Since the outer door panel cant be removed and the service holes in the inner door offer no visual or remote access to the latching mechanism, there are only 2 options to get this door open, by my knowledge.
1. Slide something down the window slit and poke around till i find the latch and push hard to release it.
- risking scratching the window, NO light to see what I'm hitting, and no reference to where i am in the door.

2. All possible above variables weighed. my only other option is to use an angle grinder and CUT another access panel in the inner door to allow access and visual of the latch mechanism, and work from there to pry it open with, say, a screwdriver.

If your still with me, i thank you for your time. What I'm looking for from all/any of you, is a second opinion, if anyone knows of a third option that might work, or say a simple "yeah i've done this before, you just stick your finger in this hole and POP!"
Before i go cutting my way to freedom.

Thank you, -Mike

Response From Hammer Time

1. Slide something down the window slit and poke around till i find the latch and push hard to release it.
- risking scratching the window, NO light to see what I'm hitting, and no reference to where i am in the door.

That's the way we do it.

Response From Gunner690

well i tried removing the weather striping on the outside of the car to work a length of left over brake line i had.
its a nice sunny day out, which means the contrast in that small space is even worse to see what I'm doing in there. I tried to prod from the inside, through one of the access holes in the inner door, but to no avail.

My thoughts.
Even if i get the door open in this manner, i wont be able to close it. or else i have to start all over. I dont have the replacement latch and/or new door to swap out whence i do get it open.
Therefore my second option feels like the smarter option in my case. Cut a smallish hole in the inner door, to properly access the latch, and once i get the door open, i can continue to open and shut it at my convenience until i get the replacement part.
Thank you Hammer Time for responding, but is there any tips you could give me, that have worked in the past when you prod through the window slit?

Bump

Response From Hammer Time

You on;ly need to get it open once. then you can remove the door panel and leave it off until you have the problem resolved. that will give you access to the inside of the door from that side. Don't go cutting any holes in the door. They make small lights to slip down along the glass. You'll need some type of link tool the can grab and move levers.

Response From Gunner690

Well, hammer i strongly doubt blindly prodding would have accomplished anything. i tried my best with what i had to work with down the window slit, but it quickly became apparent i had no other option.
so went out an bought a cheep angle grinder and metal cutting disk and just cut out a small 5"x 5" square in the inside panel to gain access to the latch assembly. after poking and prodding and learning about this contraption to -no door opening- freedom. I decided to drill out the rivets holding the bracket to the plastic. THEN i proceeded to take a large screwdriver and hammer, and broke all that plastic to reveal the inner components. Unfortunately, i see now the problem is with the retaining mechanism, that holds the latch against the spring loaded component, which is no longer loaded.
What i did had to be done. i am honestly calculating every move i make on this thing. and i'm glad i'm undertaking this myself, for i doubt any shop would want to.

But a question for you, know of any sites i could get a new door latch from? i cant seem to find any information on any. I can probably still salvage the lock cylinder, just need a new latch, any ideas?
thanks

Response From Mr.scotty Top Rated Answer

Wow your lucky it was a 1993 Saturn SL2 and not a car that's hard to get used parts for.
Well you did what you set out to do so ... good job, i guess.lol

Response From Hammer Time

That's always been a dealer only part.

Response From Gunner690

cool, well, i called my local junkyard supplier and i have a whole new door assembly coming in a couple days. Today i managed to gain access to the release mechanism and now i can open and close the door on my command with a screwdriver! When i get the door I'm going to take the old one off and harvest the lock cylinder and replace the new one so i can use the same keys, and install the new door. Thanks for the council on this. don't delete the thread quite yet, ill reply with the end result, and write a short debriefing about what went wrong and how i fixed it, for anyone else with this problem, thanks hammer.

Response From Hammer Time

We never delete them. Many people search the archives.

Response From Gunner690

cool, sounds good, ill let yall know how it goes.

Response From Hammer Time

I'm not sure I want anyone to read this though. I totally disagree with the way you did this and would never advise anyone to cut the door.

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Gunner: No posts/threads deleted here unless total spam crap. Opinions welcome even in not my own and archived here.

Enjoy a clean site,

T

2006 Uplander w/heavy clunk in rear passenger

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Question From DennyD on 2006 Uplander w/heavy clunk in rear passenger

2006 Chevy Uplander, 2.5l engine, 160k KMs

I have a heavy metal-on-metal clunk (sounds like a dead shock) in my rear of my 06 Chevy Uplander. Even the smallest of bumps cause the clunk. I put on new shocks and a new trackbar (both of which I was told was the problem). There are no struts on this model, just springs and shocks. There's nothing broken on the springs.

The only other thing I could think of are the control arm bushings but there's no play in them at all. I removed the spare tire and my storage area is empty. Also checked for play in the side and rear doors - all good. Any idea what is causing the sound, and more importantly, how to stop it?

Response From ebbbs

i had loud clunking noise left rear 06 uplander changed shocks didnt help changed control arm(trailing arm) bushings whalaa no more clunk!! bushing looked fine pre removal. old bushing was like butter in a vise compared to new one. used a 3/8 extension thru busing bolt hole could move old one around so easy new one barely moved 1/8 of an inch!!

Response From Hammer Time

Please read the FORUM RULES before posting. This question is nearly a year old.

Response From Hammer Time

This isn't the kind of problem that you are going to find on a forum. You are going to find it on a drive on ramp lift with someone listening while someone else works the car up and down.

Response From DennyD

Thanks for the reply. Sadly we've done that and we can't hear squat. Just thought that maybe someone here might have had the same issue or is a known problem.

Response From Double J Top Rated Answer

Agreed,shouldn't be too hard to pinpoint, especially if you have Chassis Ears as HT mentioned.

Check into these TSB's, may apply to your concern

Subject: Noise Or Clunk In The Rear Suspension - keywords bushing clunk noise rattle rear suspension thump #PIT3323C - (01/23/2007)

Models: 2005-2007 Buick Terraza 2005-2007 Chevrolet Uplander 2005-2007 Pontiac SV6 2005-2007 Saturn Relay



This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIT3323B.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition/Concern:
Customers may report loud clunk or noise while driving in the rear suspension of their crossover sport Van equipped with FE1, FE2 or FE3 rear suspension. The noise maybe described as the muffler hitting the floor pan or a loud slapping noise. Recommendation/Instructions:
Inspect and replace the rear trailing arm bushing P/N 10341351 as needed.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.




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Subject: Stiff Rear Upper Suspension Or Shocks Clunk Over Bumps - keywords bushing cargo GMT201 noise rear #PIT3861A - (08/04/2006)

Models: 2005-2007 Buick Terraza 2005-2007 Chevrolet Uplander 2005-2007 Pontiac SV6 2005-2007 Saturn Relay Cargo or Incomplete Mobility Vehicles Only



This PI was created to add 07 MY. Please discard PIT3861.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition/Concern:
If the customer/fleet operator finds the suspension too hard (shocks clunk because of full extension over bumps), ask how the van will be used. If it will be loaded with several hundred pounds, the suspension will be alright. If it will be used predominately with light loads and the customer is objecting to the ride characteristics see recommendations below. Recommendation/Instructions:
Replace the rear springs with 22132418 which will reduce the spring preload by 600 pounds

  1. Make sure the customer is objecting to the ride characteristics, not the dealer sales department.
  2. Record trim heights with the original and the replacement springs and forward the information to tom.geist@gm.com.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

Response From DennyD

Just as the 2nd TSB said to do, I loaded the back of the van (with my wife and 4 kids - 600lbs easy) and the problem was still there, loud as ever so it's not the 2nd TSB. They say the 1st one should be ignored now but it's the last thing I've not checked.

Imagine driving on a dirt road with no shocks. That's the sound I get. I think I bought a lemon...

Response From Hammer Time

These are the kind of things that we deal with every day and it's not rocket science to find the noise if it is load and consistent enough. Any decent tech should be able to pinpoint the noise.

Response From Hammer Time

It really shouldn't be that difficult to pinpoint if the noise is consistent. A set of chassis ears would be a lot of help.

connector placement

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Question From flagirl2 on connector placement

2002 Saturn Vue V6 3.0 I started working on this car a few weeks ago and my memory has failed me....again.....previously disconnected 3 connectors from the wiring harness that rests on the outside of the timing belt cover.I connected 2 of the 3 connectors,1 went to the a/c compressor,1 went to exhaust near fan but I have 1 left and have no clue where it goes......does anyone have an idea or a picture of the area they could post...I can also submit picture if needed......thx..........I also need routing for air intake hoses and coolant hoses as they were disconnected as well.......have a nipple on top of throttle body but not sure what hose goes to it?????????????????

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Wiring connection/connectors should only fit one item with perhaps places to hold them out of harm's way. Exhaust sound like an O2 sensor.

Air intake stuff probably won't go on if not indexed to right spot and bet you can't place it wrong. Not sure there's clear software for stuff like this,

T

Response From flagirl2

So I went out & tried to connect the hoses to the throttle body & realized they are coolant hoses....is this correct that coolant hoses would connect to throttle body? as for the last connector I have yet to find another spot that is needing a connection in that area but I am going to try to take a picture of that are to post

Response From Tom Greenleaf Top Rated Answer

No harm intended but I'm not so comfortable with this. In general and there will always be some exception if this intake/throttle body uses a small hose w/o a clamp for coolant it would surprise me.

If to the snorkeling of air intake probably for evaporative emissions. If somehow two similar hose happen to reach same size ports I'm shocked. Perhaps the best thing to do is get some help as mixing up coolant line to a air intake would be a disaster.

In general, wiring and the assorted maze of things connected won't fit the wrong spot but I'd really like you not to make a mistake,

T

Response From Discretesignals

Looks like one of the connectors in the picture is a dummy connector. Must be missing it's dummy cap on your set up.


Response From Sidom

I know it's a f**ing stupid connecter!!!!! But where does it go??????????

Response From Discretesignals

In the picture it isn't going anywhere. The same harness may have been used in something else that uses that connector, so they put a dummy cap on it.

SID, you letting your kids play on the computer?

Response From Sidom

*sigh* Unfortunately..........My kids are more discipled than I am.....

I will add, if the connecter is an extra one that doesn't go anywhere, look at the pins, the whole connecter will be covered in dust/dirt. You can take one out of something else & will notice how clean it is compared to the one that has just been hanging there out in the open.....

Response From Discretesignals

Ok, I screwed up. That one connector plugs into an O2 sensor harness. You'll have another connector that plugs into the compressor clutch. The third one plugs into the AC high pressure switch on the side of the compressor on the hose manifold.

The only dummy is me on this one...LOL.


Response From Sidom

I think posting a picture would be a good idea....