i have a 2001 saturn sc1 and i replaced the battery plugs and wires. it seems as if everything has comepletly went to sh*t just this morning i went to start it and i had to push start it. it finaly started,then when it was running it was idleing very high and the head lights,tail lights, interior lights and dash lights wouldnt come on it seemed like it was still dead and i figured if i push start it it would recharge my battery correct?? if ne one has ne suggestions please help i am in need of serious help. thankx alot

 

did you replace the battery because it went bad? did the condition seem to get better or worse at all?

 

yes i replaced the batery and it is still happeneing i was told mayb it could be the alternator...what do you guys think?

 

if when you push started it and it kept running then there is no way your alternator is bad, because the alternator is what kept your car running

 

It sounds like a bad alternator. The car's ignition systems takes very little power to run. When you push start a car on a drained battery, there is enough for the plugs to fire, but not enough for the accessories. Buy a cheap battery charger. Put a overnight charge on the battery. If the battery is good the car should start up in the morning and all the the accessories should work. Leave the battery charger hook-up while your checking very thing out. Disconnect the charger with everything on. all the lights, fans, wipers, ac, stereo, the car and the accessories will die very rapidly if the alternator is bad. You can also use a volt meter on the battery when the car is running, you should read around 13.5 v if the alternator is putting out. If your reading 12v with the car running, your alternator is bad.

 

When I'm curious to know if my battery or alternator are bad, I go to
my local repair shop. They have an electronic tester that connects to
the battery terminals to check the charging of the battery. They can
immediately tell if it is your battery or alternator. It takes 5
minutes, and the best part, its free!

 

check the big green fuses under the hood

 

it was the alt thanx......ut i do have one more ? will a 94-96 sc2 or sl2 header/turbomanifold fit on my 01 sc1 ?

 

no it won't, they changer them in 01