saturn ls1 2000

2000 SATURN SEDAN
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZMOHD
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show code p0300 i changed the spark plug and wires but still same thin in drive it when i stop it shakes i dont know what is wrong pls help me
Jan 11, 2011 at 2:24 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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When you raise it above idle does it smooth out?Also does the cooling fan all the time at idle but shuts off when you raise the rpms up?
Jan 11, 2011 at 2:31 AM
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ZMOHD
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yes when i raise it above idle i dont feel it .the fan work when the it heats up
Jan 11, 2011 at 2:41 AM
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If you let it idle for a while will fan come on and not shut off?If sound's like the timing chain may have jumped.
Jan 11, 2011 at 2:56 AM
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ZMOHD
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the fan works fine no problem with that it comes on when car heats up and shuts off when the gague goes down but the car shakes regardless of fan comes on or not in idel u dont feel that much but while in drive u press brake u feel a lot it shows code p0300
Jan 11, 2011 at 3:05 AM
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So as long as your driving a steady speed you don't feel a miss?
Jan 11, 2011 at 3:31 AM
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ZMOHD
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yes i dont
Jan 11, 2011 at 3:38 AM
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If it's only at idle it's sounding like a cam timing issue the first one i have ever seen like that miss fired really bad at idle and when you raised the rpms the miss fire would smooth out.Come to find out the timing jumped and the intake cam timing had advanced two teeth.If you want we go thru and check compression etc or dive in and take off the valve cover and check the timing.Which i really think it is those early 2.2L engine's are known for timing chain issue's.So which would you like to do?
Jan 11, 2011 at 6:37 PM