Saturn SW P0171 OBDII Trouble Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Saturn SW is the P0171 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your car into a OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common.   P0171: … Read more

Saturn SW P0305: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 5)

P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Saturn SW. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your SW. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more

Saturn SW P0441: EVAP System – Incorrect Purge Flow

P0441 is one of the more common OBD-II trouble codes with the Saturn SW. It’s a generic powertrain code, which means regardless of what auto manufacturer built the vehicle, it’ll have the same meaning. P0441 indicates that there is an issue with the Evaporative Emissions System. It’ll often appear with P0455.     The SW’s … Read more

Saturn SW P0304: Cylinder 4 | Misfire Detected

P0304 is a relatively common trouble code with any vehicle, that includes the Saturn SW. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0304: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 4 P0304 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your SW. The nice thing about P0304 is that it’s a … Read more

Saturn SW P0303: Cylinder 3 – Misfire Detected

P0303 is a relatively common Saturn SW trouble code. It stands for: P0303: Misfire Detected → Cylinder 3 P0303 should not be ignored, and can be a threat to the drivability the Saturn SW. The nice thing about P0303 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler than P0300, … Read more

Saturn SW P0141 Diagnosis

P0141 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Saturn SW. It is caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 1 sensor 2, which is downstream from the catalytic converter. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor … Read more

Saturn SW P0133: Oxygen Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1 -Sensor 1)

  P0133 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including theSaturn SW. The code is triggered when there is an issue with the response time from the oxygen (O2) sensor when switching voltage levels. The O2 sensor is responsible for helping the ECM meter oxygen levels in the exhaust in order to … Read more

Saturn SW P0505: Idle Air Control System- Malfunction

P0505 is an OBDII code that deals with the idle air control system in the Saturn SW.  It’s a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the SW as it would any other vehicle (SW or not). P0505:  Idle Air Control System:  Malfunction When P0505 is triggered, it is typically caused … Read more