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2000 Saturn LW2 Automatic

System Tests: Notes

2000 Saturn LW2 AutomaticSECTION Notes
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
ABS Telltale Always On (1)
ABS Telltale Inoperative A 
AIR BAG Telltale Inoperative A 
AIR BAG Telltale Always On (2)
Battery Telltale Inoperative A 
Battery Telltale Always On (3)
BRAKE Telltale Inoperative A 
BRAKE Telltale Always On (1)
CHANGE OIL SOON Telltale Inoperative A 
CHANGE OIL SOON Telltale Always On (4)
Coolant Level Telltale Inoperative A 
Coolant Level Telltale Always On
2000 Models (5)
2001 Models (4)
Coolant Temp Gauge Inaccurate/Inoperative B 
Coolant Temp Telltale Inoperative A 
Coolant Temp Telltale Always On (6)(7)
Daytime Running Lights Telltale Inoperative A 
Daytime Running Lights Telltale Always On (8)
Decklid/Liftgate Ajar Telltale Inoperative A 
Decklid/Liftgate Ajar Telltale Always On (9)
Fuel Gauge Inoperative C 
High Beam Telltale Inoperative A 
High Beam Telltale Always On (8)
Instrument Cluster Illumination Inoperative (10)
Low Fuel Telltale Inoperative A 
Low Fuel Telltale Always On (11)
LOW TRACTION Telltale Inoperative A 
LOW TRACTION Telltale Always On (1)
Odometer Dark Or Displaying Incorrectly D 
Oil Pressure Telltale Inoperative A 
Oil Pressure Telltale Always On (12)
REDUCED POWER Telltale Inoperative A 
REDUCED POWER Telltale Always On (7)
SECURITY Telltale Inoperative (9)
SECURITY Telltale Always On (9)
Seat Belt Telltale Inoperative (13)
Seat Belt Telltale Always On (13)
SERVICE ENGINE SOON Telltale Inoperative A 
SERVICE ENGINE SOON Telltale Always On (7)
SERVICE (Wrench) Telltale Inoperative A 
SERVICE (Wrench) Telltale Always On (7)
Speedometer Inaccurate E 
Speedometer Inoperative (7)
Tachometer Inaccurate F 
Turn Indicators Inoperative Or Always On (14)
Upshift Telltale Inoperative A 
Upshift Telltale Always On (7)(15)
WASHER FLUID LOW Telltale Inoperative A 
WASHER FLUID LOW Telltale Always On (16)
(1) Diagnose anti-lock brake system concern. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.
(2) Diagnose air bag system concern. See lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(3) Diagnose charging system concern. See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
(4) Repair by DTC. See DTC B3538: OIL LIFE RESET SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
(5) Check coolant level. If coolant level is okay, diagnose low coolant level sensor concern. See appropriate article in ENGINE COOLING.
(6) Check engine coolant level and condition. If engine coolant is okay, diagnose engine overheating concern. See appropriate article in ENGINE COOLING.
(7) Check for Powertrain Control Module DTCs. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(8) Diagnose headlight, indicator or daytime running lights concern. See appropriate HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS & DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS article.
(9) Diagnose anti-theft system concern. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article.
(10) Diagnose instrument cluster illumination concern. See ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
(11) Diagnose fuel level sensor or circuit concern. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(12) Diagnose oil pressure concern. See appropriate article in ENGINES.
(13) Diagnose seat belt switch concern. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
(14) Diagnose turn signal indicators concern. See appropriate EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.
(15) Check mechanical condition of manual transaxle. See appropriate OVERHAUL article in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
(16) Check washer fluid level. If washer fluid level is okay, diagnose low washer fluid switch concern. See appropriate WIPER/WASHERS SYSTEMS article.
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