1996 Saturn SW2 rattle at idle in engine compartment

1996 SATURN SW2
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JAMESBBB
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My Saturn drives very smooth and continues to give good gas mileage. However, at idle there is an intermittent rattle in the engine compartment. I think it is coming from the driver's side. The manual transmission and clutch continue to shift very smooth.

I have cleaned the throttle with carb cleaner to eliminate the "sticking at idle" problem. The intermittent rattle was present before I did this.

Other than the serpentine belt, I have never replaced any major components in the engine compartment. The vehicle has a very good service record. I am the original owner.
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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when u hear the rattle have someone touch each headlight and see if the rattle goes away alot of headlights rattle on those start there let me know what u find.
louie
Oct 8, 2009 at 5:40 PM