2000 saturn sl1 mpg manual

I've made sure that the steering wheel has no tension on the ignition key, clutch pressed firmly to floorboard, jiggled the key in the lock cylinder slot, blow compressed air in the slot, sprayed the slot with brake cleaner, lubricated the slot with Zepp better than WD IMO and the key will not turn.

Using the same hole as in the latest video but the following procedure from the service manual. Then rotate the ignition cylinder back to the ACC position. Slide the lock cylinder assembly from the ignition module.

A lousy day in paradise is still a day in paradise. Find More Posts by ssicarman. Tried turning the key in the ignition today. It turned. Perhaps sitting 3 days letting the Zepp soak in helped loosen them. Sprayed more Zepp in key slot. I've been stranded for 4 days. I probably should pull the cylinder out a clean it, but I will take a chance and go run a couple errands. I will clean the cylinder before night fall. Thanks ssicarman for the passlock reset procedure. I already have this, but thanks for responding anyway.

Saturn SL ignition replacement on the cheap. I just replaced the ignition cylinder and ignition housing on my SL1 3rd generation is Here are some notes and tips I figured out along the way.

I wanted to do it on the super cheap, as this car has a ton of miles on it. My situation: My key would not turn. I got a new key from dealer, and it also did not work. Steering wheel lock was not the problem. You cannot pull out the ignition cylinder unless you can turn it to accessory slot.

Locksmiths are really expensive and I am not one. After trying to force it and then failing to drill it out I called around some shops. I figured I might have damaged the housing anyway and I wasn't getting the cylinder out any time soon. Removing airbag, steering wheel and other parts: Watch RichPin's YouTube video about how to remove 3rd gen. Watch them again.

Remove negative contact from car battery. My first problem was not having a skinny enough 5 mm nut driver to get off steering column housing as well as the multifunction switch behind the steering wheel sockets are too big to fit in the holes to access the nut heads.

You can buy 5 mm hand nut drivers online but none of the hardware or auto supply stores around me stock them. I used a flathead screw drill driver bit about 2 inches long and vice grips attached at a right angle to get in the triangular holes to pop the airbag off.

My wheel was locked so turning the wheel to get at the holes with a screwdriver was not an option. I pried the air bag with a flathead screwdriver like in RichPin's video while I turned the drill bit-vice grip in the holes. Step by Step Instructions. Comprehensive Diagrams. Diagnostic Procedures. Wiring Diagrams. Here is what you'll get. Step-by-step factory recommended repair instructions. Unlimited access to personal support reps who are always available to assist you.

We can answer your questions about using the software or help you find the specific information you need for your Saturn SL1. I think I can easily pull another k out of it. Copyright Model Engine Disp. Fuel Trans. City Hwy Saturn SL 4 cylinder 1.

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Do I have a "base" model? Trying to get new hubcaps, but don't know if I need 14" or 15". Read More. Asked by Marjorie B April 10, , pm 0 reply. Female here! How do you know if your Saturn SL1 is a "base" model? Could this be an easy fix?