Saturn Relay P0327: Knock Sensor → Low input

  P0327 is a powertrain related OBD-II trouble code. It has the same meaning for the Saturn Relay as it would any other vehicle. By definition, P0327 means that the vehicles ECM/PCM is getting a signal that is lower than the defined operational range. Clearing this code typically requires a new knock sensor or correcting … Read more

Saturn Relay: Door Ajar Warning Stays On

  Your Saturn Relay’s door ajar message can help you get a door all the way closed when you otherwise wouldn’t notice when it was open.  Over the life of the vehicle, it is possible for the door ajar warning to stay on even when the doors are, in fact, not ajar.   The door … Read more

Saturn Relay Transmission Overheating: Symptoms + Causes

Overheating is the worst thing that can happen to your Saturn Relay’s transmission.  An overheating transmission will drastically shorten its service life.  If you suspect that your transmission is overheating, doing something about it now can keep you from an expensive transmission repair later.  Low transmission fluid is the number one cause of an overheating … Read more

Saturn Relay: SRS On Diagnosis

  When you start your Saturn Relay, the OBD-II system runs a self diagnostic check on all major systems.  If any of these checks fail, you will see a diagnostic warning light on the dash for the corresponding system.  When the SRS system fails this check, you’ll see the SRS light.  SRS stands for supplemental … Read more

Saturn Relay P1682: Ignition 1 Switch → Circuit 2

  P1682 is a diagnostic trouble code that indicates that your Saturn Relay’s ignition switch is having a voltage problem.  It is typically caused by a faulty ignition switch, although there can be other causes as well. There are two “circuits” to the ignition switch.  The first one goes to the ECM through the throttle … Read more

Saturn Relay Radiator Leak: Symptoms, Causes, Fix

A leaking radiator in a Saturn Relay can cause the vehicle to overheat, leading to expensive engine damage if not addressed quickly. The overheating can cause long-term damage, such as a cracked head or a bad head gasket, which can be costly to repair. Identifying the symptoms of a radiator leak in your Relay will … Read more

Saturn Relay Leaking Heater Core Diagnosis

One of the most common problems that can happen to a vehicle is a heater core leak.  If your Saturn Relay has a leaking heater core, it is not a breakdown risk.  Although, it is necessary to make sure that the lost coolant is replaced.  It can cause damage to the vehicle in other ways, … Read more

Saturn Relay Bad Starter → Symptoms & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems that can occur in the life of a vehicle is a bad starter, that includes the Saturn Relay.  It is important to determine whether or not it’s a bad starter that is keeping the vehicle from turning over. If your Relay is not starting, don’t assume right away … Read more

Saturn Relay: P0720 → OSS Circuit → Malfunction

P0720 is a generic OBD II trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for your Saturn Relay as it would any other vehicle.  It indicates that your Relay’s OSS (Output Shaft Speed Sensor) is reporting a malfunction. It’s typically caused by a bad OSS, or a wiring problem. The OSS works by … Read more

Saturn Relay P0520: Oil Pressure Switch/Sensor → Circuit

  P0520 is a common OBD2 trouble code.  It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Saturn Relay as it would any other vehicle.  P0520 indicates that the oil pressure sensor is operating outside of its normal “range”.  It is typically caused by a bad oil pressure sensor switch or a … Read more