2001 Saturn LW200 Service Engine Soon

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BJOHNSON
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2001 Wagon LW200, V6, 62,000 miles.
Having a problem with the Service Engine Soon light. The diagnosis from the shop is a vacuum leak. I have taken the car to the shop 2 times to repair. The first time they changed a vacuum hose. The second time they changed the manifold gaskets. Each time after I pick the car up, the light comes back on within 5 miles of driving. Any idea what the cause is or what is the next thing to try? Should I take it back to the same shop? These guys generally do good work but I was thinking that I might be better off going to a dealer.
May 18, 2006 at 12:11 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Do you know the exact code number/s?

After 2 tries and no results I would go to someone that stands behind their work. Dealers to have the most Saturn specific equipment for diagnosing your cars ills.

good luck and let us know? :)
May 19, 2006 at 1:00 PM
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BJOHNSON
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I don't know what the code number is. I will consider going to a dealer though. Thanks for the reply.
May 22, 2006 at 3:58 AM
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Have the exact diagnostic trouble code read, then take the car to a Saturn dealer with model-specific diagnostic equipment rather than returning to the same shop after two unsuccessful vacuum repairs.

Conversation Summary

A 2001 Saturn LW200 with 62,000 miles has a recurring Service Engine Soon light. A shop diagnosed a vacuum leak and replaced a vacuum hose, then the manifold gaskets, but the light returned within about five miles both times. The owner asked whether to return to that shop or go to a dealer. The expert asked for the exact code and recommended a shop that stands behind its work, noting that a dealer has the most Saturn-specific diagnostic equipment. The owner did not know the code and said they would consider a dealer.

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