What kind of alternator do I need for my Saturn Vue?
Determine which alternator your Saturn Vue will need. You’ll want to be sure the new alternator is compatible with your Vue’s engine. Models made before 2008 may have a 2.2 L L61, 2.4 L BAS hybrid, 3.0 L L81 or 3.5 L L66 engine. Starting with 2008, models may have a 2.4 L LE5, 3.5 L LZ4 and 3.6 L LY7 engine.
How do you change the alternator on a Saturn Ion?
Replace the wheel, tighten the lug nuts and lower the car from the jack. Reconnect the battery’s positive terminal by turning the bolt clockwise onto the battery. Determine which alternator your Saturn Ion will need. You’ll want to be sure the new alternator is compatible with your Ion’s engine.
How do you disconnect the battery on a Saturn?
Disconnect the battery by turning the positive terminal bolt counterclockwise. Lay the terminal wire aside. Do not allow it to touch the battery. Jack the Saturn up at the passenger side wheel and remove the wheel by turning the lug nuts counterclockwise. Set the wheel and tire aside.
What kind of engine does a Saturn 2.2 have?
Models made before 2008 may have a 2.2 L L61, 2.4 L BAS hybrid, 3.0 L L81 or 3.5 L L66 engine. Starting with 2008, models may have a 2.4 L LE5, 3.5 L LZ4 and 3.6 L LY7 engine. Disconnect the negative battery cable with a socket wrench and remove the air duct for the throttle body if you have a 2.2 L engine.
Determine which alternator your Saturn Vue will need. You’ll want to be sure the new alternator is compatible with your Vue’s engine. Models made before 2008 may have a 2.2 L L61, 2.4 L BAS hybrid, 3.0 L L81 or 3.5 L L66 engine. Starting with 2008, models may have a 2.4 L LE5, 3.5 L LZ4 and 3.6 L LY7 engine.
Replace the wheel, tighten the lug nuts and lower the car from the jack. Reconnect the battery’s positive terminal by turning the bolt clockwise onto the battery. Determine which alternator your Saturn Ion will need. You’ll want to be sure the new alternator is compatible with your Ion’s engine.
Models made before 2008 may have a 2.2 L L61, 2.4 L BAS hybrid, 3.0 L L81 or 3.5 L L66 engine. Starting with 2008, models may have a 2.4 L LE5, 3.5 L LZ4 and 3.6 L LY7 engine. Disconnect the negative battery cable with a socket wrench and remove the air duct for the throttle body if you have a 2.2 L engine.
Disconnect the battery by turning the positive terminal bolt counterclockwise. Lay the terminal wire aside. Do not allow it to touch the battery. Jack the Saturn up at the passenger side wheel and remove the wheel by turning the lug nuts counterclockwise. Set the wheel and tire aside.
How do you replace an alternator in a car?
Loosen and remove the two mounting bolts that secure the alternator to the engine block, using a ratchet and 13mm socket. Manipulate the alternator to remove it from under the car. Slide in the replacement alternator and attach the positive battery wire to the back of it, securing it with the nut you removed earlier.
What to do if your Saturn Vue won’t start?
VUE won’t start; mine wouldn’t either. New battery didn’t help. Had a new starter installed at the Saturn dealer a cost of $499! $407 for the new starter that I found on line for less than $150. Also charged me almost $200 labor to install a front wheel hub/bearing assembly–four bolts off and four bolts back on!
What kind of engine does Saturn Vue 4cyl have?
My wife has a 2003 Saturn Vue 4cyl that just hit 100K. All of the sudden the instrument panel has gone crazy. The RPM, Speed, Gas Guage, Temp all go up rapidly (if they work at all); ABS, Security, check engine, parking brake lights all go on and off.