Not to my knowledge, no. What most of the Kappa community has done, including myself, is purchase an aftermarket unit along with the necessary accessories to replace the radio. Crutchfield can give you everything you need, including harnesses and mounts, to ease the replacement. Most of the newer GM vehicles also use different software to communicate with its systems. Examples of this include GD2S, which was implemented sometime 2010-2013 depending on the vehicle. And have switched once again to a software called Ultifi. Granted, you could buy a harness to transfer said data between the new radio and the vehicle like most aftermarket radios. The only issue would be to find or craft this harness to do so. The easiest and simplest way everyone has found is to just buy what is already available. Most aftermarket radios have many functionalities nowadays and can tack all minds of data if set up right. This includes Bluetooth, GPS, Phone Connectionality between IPhone and Android, and much more. I prefer Pioneer but others have also used Kenwood, Sony, Alpine, and JVC. I hope this helps!

@@Kaswells_Kappa Thank you so much.I really appreciate it

Absolutely! You're very welcome!

@@Kaswells_Kappa I just uploaded a video of the one we picked up yesterday. It's really clean!

You aren't kidding! That's a clean ride! Makes me want to scrub my engine bay down, looking at it! I also see that original wind restrictor! Those are hard to come by! Good find indeed. Congrats!

I went ahead and did mine. I have a coleman mug that would cause the cup itself to come out. Other than that, yes the clips do hold everything in well.

Absolutely! You are so welcome!

I try to be as detailed yet simplistic as possible for others to understand easily. Kaswell

Absolutely! The early stages include your vehicle idling rougher than usual. As it gets worse, you could experience misfires. You typically replace them when you replace spark plugs, but I tend to replace them when the engine starts to idle rough. Even then, coil packs tend to last a long while as well.

@@Kaswells_Kappa thank you for your answer. It’s very helpful! Do you happen to know the part number and where to buy them??

You're very welcome! The Part Nunber is 12638824 and can be purchased from GM Dealerships such as gmpartsstore.com, a dealership in New Mexico, gmpartsgiant.com, a reputable GM parts dealer, or even places like your local Autozone and eBay.

@@Kaswells_Kappa. Thanks again!

You're welcome!

Thank you so much! That's what I aim for!

Thank you so much! Yes, the engine showcased in the video was a 2008 2.0L LNF Engine. However, the Ignition Coils are interchangeable between the 2.0L LNF and the 2.4L LE5 Engines. I typically buy my parts from either gmpartsstore.com, a GM dealership in Nevada, or gmpartsgiant.com, a trusted company. Ignition Coils are still readily available to my knowledgeable so there shouldn't be an issue finding them. Just search for the part number 12638824 in your browser or the above sites, and you can order as many as you need. EBay is also a good choice for a cheaper price. As far as issues, there weren't really any issues with these Ignition Coils. However, they were showing signs of wear. For example, the engine will idle a tad rougher. In a worse case scenario, it could fail to send electricity to the spark plug. As for when to replace them, it's recommended to change them when you change the spark plugs (typically every 100,000 Miles / 160,000 KM), unless you feel the need to otherwise. Thank you so much! I always try to include as much information as possible. Even if it's for the smallest replacement. Knowledge is power. An LS swap isn't in the current future, but one sure could dream! Haha! But no, that's still way above my pay grade at the moment. Maybe in time, though. Hope this helps, and once again thank you so much!

I wonder who they were trying to scare off with a Bluetooth system like that! 🤣

I wonder what they wanted to play? With the wires cut and all.

I'll have to see if I can find a hidden module. There are plenty of signs showing work has been done with the wiring.

Interesting. Well, that doesn't belong there

Siren for an aftermarket alarm system, likely

That would make sense. GM's Kappa Platform (The Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice) didn't have the best "alarm" for theft deterrent. I could see someone trying to beef it up.

Thank you so much! Cabin Air Filter is actually on the list, I just haven't gotten around to it yet because it's been so hot. Now that it's cooled down, I can go back and work on it some more. So stay tuned, and I'll contact you here when it's done!

There are two ways the Kappa community has come to adopt when removing the battery. The first and intended way of removing the battery was given by GM, and it was done through the Fender as seen here. It is also included included in the Service Manual. The second and unintended way was through the Wheelhouse Liner and was created by the community. Both ways are used evenly by the community by about a 50/50 split. Some prefer the liner method, and others prefer the fender method. There are benefits and risks to both methods. The benefit of the fender method is that you don't have to lift the vehicle. The downside is that you risk misaligning the fender. The benefit of the liner method is that you don't risk misaligning the Fender. The downside is that you risk damaging the Fender if you lift the vehicle improperly. In the end, it all comes down to preference. I prefer the Fender method as it was intended through the manual. Soon, I hope to redo this video and show both methods and let the community decide on how they wish to remove the battery.

Thank you so much, and thank you for saving! That's exactly what these videos are intended for. I'll have to take a look and see how my arrows are holding up. If they aren't up to par, then I'll replace them. You can be sure I'll make a video if I do! Thanks again!

Sometimes, I'm not the brightest, so I had my wife help me. She was also eager to help since it was her new car. I would have never been able to come up with such an idea as yours. Good thinking!

You and I both. It's about time a longstanding problem gets the attention it deserves. Especially to those who need it.

Thank you so much! 👍🏻

Absolutely! Believe it or not, I was very happy to find the rear window separating. It really has become such a problem. I see posts about it almost every other day, if not weekly, about a bad rear window. It's my hope this video finds those who need it. Thank you so much!

Absolutely, you are so welcome

So, yes, the brake system is a pressurized system, and some vehicles even have brake lines rated for up to several hundred PSI. Some vehicles, even up to a thousand PSI or more, under certain circumstances. However, I'm not sure what our system is rated for. But yes, over time, this pressure does its work on the brake cap and causes the separation we see in the video. Eventually, if unchecked, it can leak or suddenly give out and burst. So it's always important to do maintenance on even the smaller parts, even if it's a reservoir cap!

Thank you very much

Thank you so much! She is very happy! We are ready to get to work and make this Kappa a beaut' again!

It really is! It's free advertisement, just like license plate holders with their information, draws away from the actual car, and it's a mess to get it removed depending on how long it's been applied to the vehicle. Terrible!

I've been wanting to for a while now. Next year is the closest it's been to Texas in a minute, and I've been contemplating on going.

@@Kaswells_Kappa I'm driving from PA if money permits. cya there!

That's one heck of a drive! Well, if timing permits, we may go. But that also depends on the conditions of our Kappas. If we happen to make we'll see you there as well!

Congrats on your new toy! I really think it is. Because now, I want ANOTHER!

Hello from the other side of the world, nice to meet you as well! We're currently in Texas in the USA. At this time, I don't have any plans of installing any type of Transmission Oil Coolers as our Kappas don't produce enough HP, and we don't tow anything with them. However, if there ever does come a time where those criteria are met, you can bet your bottom you'll get a video on one. But until that happens, not at this time. Thank you, and it was nice to meet you again!

Thank you so much! She already loves it, and I'm sure she'll love it even more when we're finished!

It's always welcoming to hear good things from others, and it's even sweeter to hear they can apply something new that they have learned. It brings me joy. You'll get much more, I can promise you that! Thank you so much!

That's also what I first thought it might be! But, pushing it seems to do jack squat. The light would also pulse on and off when we first bought it up to the first two weeks. Now it doesn't do a thing either. I've wanted to tap it while running, but my wife made it clear she would finish me off herself if the car exploded. So, it's safe to say I'll be following all the wiring to see what's connected to what and bring everything back to stock. The mileage is only 80,000, so I would say there's still some life in the pump, but I'm also prepared for any unexpected turns. The engine sounds good, no off tunes or tones, and everything sounds smooth. The coolant is a tad high at times, but I'm contributing that to an improperly filled system. I'm planning on doing maintenance and replacing fluids with quality supplements. My wife is excited and wants to learn as much as she can and how to do anything and everything. Which, of course, gets me excited as well. I'm also excited to be able to take care of it as well. It always brings a sense of accomplishment, seeing a mistreated vehicle getting another shot at its life. I would almost say heartwarming. Thanks for the great laugh as well, valhalla gave me a real good laugh!

​@@Kaswells_Kappa, sounds like tracing the wiring would be the best option then. It's strange that it was blinking for a couple weeks only to now see it dead and makes me think about it being on its own battery if that's the case but I'm sure you'd see a different battery somewhere if that existed. Be on the lookout for any tracking devices when you track everything down.

It really is strange, isn't it! I haven't been too worried about any tracking device as I live in a gated community, but the thought does persist. Both me and my wife are weary of it, but then again, with how everything is nowadays, we already are. If I do find anything suspicious, it is immediately coming out. Don't have any time for that!

@@Kaswells_Kappa, if you do figure it out, I hope you'll keep us in the loop. You got me interested in it now. Ha.

I absolutely will, I'll be documenting everything I do and how I came to find solutions for the issues like I always do. May not be for a little bit, though, seeing I'll have to remove most of the dash in some areas. I'll be doing other replacements, I believe, are more pressing first and eventually make my way there. Who knows, I may get a randomly get the urge to tear everything apart. The Sol's dash is easier to take apart than the Sky's!

You are absolutely welcome. I make sure to differentiate between whether it's the Engine and Cabin Air filter. The last thing I want is to continue someone's rabbit chase for the right filter! Thank you so much!

Howdy! I apologize for the late response, It's been a busy weekend. The crankshaft is behind the harmonic balancer, and of course, inside the engine attached to all its inner workings, such as the pistons and the flywheel. This is a detrimental piece of the engine, so do be careful if you plan to work in this area. Hope this helps!

Thank you! I can put it on the list to do in a future video, but as of right now, the car has too few miles. Still got tens of thousands of miles to go, and it hasn't even hit 10,000 yet!

Absolutely, and as it should be!

You're very welcome. I try to be as detailed and informative as possible so that you can get the job done correctly the first time. A calm and composed approach helps others receive instructions easier!

Yes Sir, the more you know 💪🏻

Good deal, glad to hear it's running as it should!

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Thank you so much!! Don't worry. You'll get more than just Saturn Sky videos! 😉

I ran over a dead dear at the cressant of a hill, and it knocked off my original o2, got a cheap one off of rock auto and it's already giving me issues, electronics are already cheap and finicky on these cobalt/g5's and I fear I just made it worse... 😅All I did was unplug the connector and plug it back in, so far so good, haven't tested it much yet... Anyways, good reliable cars, just, for anyone thinking of getting one, get as little electrical implaments as possible, they will not last, I have a base model g5, other than the auto transmission, and I've had the guages decide to do what they want all at once, and the front speakers stop working, which is really annoying because there is now no chime for flashers or the key being left in the ignission, anyways, good reliable simple cars, but get ones with little to no options

It's good to hear it's popping up for the other makes, I've been meaning to add the Pontiac G4s, G5s, and Pursuits to the descriptions since they're the same cars. But time has gotten away from me, too much to do and too little time. Maybe this weekend. I'm glad to hear you got the sensor replaced, and yeah, I always recommend using OEM whenever possible unless it's something with higher standards or else they'll give you issues. This one's been really good to us. We've had it for years and have only replaced a few things on it, like the Lower Control Arms, PCV Hose, and Thermostat. Not too shabby if you ask me. I agree with trying not to add any electrical implementations, or else you start to get dodgy. But then again, that's what modding is all about! Especially if you have the 2.0L. You just HAVE to! Definitely recommended getting that speaker replaced though, need to have those chimes for safety reasons!

Currently, I do not, no. I am planning on remaking this video and even started filming to help the viewer get a better layout of how the front of the engine looks so they know what to remove, whats in the way, or which side is best to start on. This video is old, and I no longer do things this way, so I apologize for any inconvenience that may have brought you. When I do upload the rendition, I will personally tag you here. I will say, just to give some pointers to and help you out a bit, if you have a Redline/GXP start on the drivers side and remove the drivers side intercooler. This will open a giant hole for you to reach the belt and tensioner. The P/S belt will have to be done through the passenger side. If you have the Redline/GXP, remove the black rubber hose to get you some room. I hope this helps!

@@Kaswells_Kappa to me it seems like this would be 10 times easier from underneath. But it doesn't look like there's anything you can remove that would open any access. I have a 2009 Sky Redline.

It might be doable to try from underneath, but I believe you would have much less room in the end. You can ease access to the drive belt tensioner by removing the driver side intercooler and the P/S tensioner by removing the black turbo hose. With both removed, you should have a little more breathing room.

It really is interesting, isn't it, and there's almost always a debate over the topic. Is there research that shows it's both negligible or beneficial? Absolutely, yes to both. Would it change anything if I chose not to? Probably not. I would like to think an engine doesn't need it done. But at the same time, I would like to think that it wouldn't hurt, and maybe it helps a little. In the end, it's all personal preference, and I would like to believe I did everything in my ability to help my vehicles last as long as I could!

THE best statement right here! Thank you for the great laugh, I couldn't agree more.

@@Kaswells_Kappa I'm just kidding. I don't own a Sentra, but i do own a Versa & by contrast the Versa is the easiest car to oil change i've ever owned.

A versa, huh? Boy, did I get the short straw. The newer sentra's have by far been the most tedious oil change I have ever done. I think the smoothest one I've done was on my Saturn Sky. Everything's up top except the drain plug.

Or take it off and don't install it back

That's another option, yes. It's not like they had them in the first place. But with how finicky and fragile vehicles are nowadays, I wouldn't be surprised if a small rock punched through something.

You are so welcome, and thank you!

Absolutely, you are very welcome!

I'm happy to hear you got the help you needed! 🙏

Absolutely! Thank you for the kind words. Would I say it's possible to do? Yes, absolutely. Anyone can do it with the right instructions. BUT, if you aren't quite comfortable yet with handling certain work, I would take it to a mechanic.

It can be one solution, yes. A faulty O2 Sensor can cause a slew of codes like P0137 or even P2A01 (an upcoming video). But there can also be other problems that would flag this code such as faulty electrical equipment, worn wiring, faulty modules, or a bad computer. The simplest way to go is to replace whatever the code is associated with. Which, in this case, is the O2 Sensor. If that doesn't solve the problem, the next place to look would be the O2 Connector and then Wiring. Hope this helps!

@@Kaswells_Kappa Okay thank you very much for your help

Absolutely, good luck!