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#835 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn Vue [Mr_Shiftright] by tarmns Jun 26, 2007 (6:23 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 25, 2007 4:07 pm) Thanks for the information----this was my concern also that it might not be a DIY option, so hopefully it won't get too expensive in labor.   Thanks again!! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2007 6:24 am) user777 (Jun 26, 2007 8:55 am)
#836 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn Vue [tarmns] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 26, 2007 (6:24 am)
Replying to: tarmns (Jun 26, 2007 6:23 am) Well shop around for estimates--I'm just guessing here but I'm almost sure the horn mechanism is behind the air bag on your car. But I've been wrong before Replies to this message: user777 (Jun 26, 2007 8:55 am)
#837 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn Vue [Mr_Shiftright] by user777 Jun 26, 2007 (8:55 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 26, 2007 6:24 am) right. unless you can clearly see where perhaps some portion of the air-bag assembly sitting on top of the steering column has been jamed underneath the other portion. but because of accidental air-bag deployment potential if you aren't careful, it's best if someone else does the work.
#838 of 860 Re: 2000 SL2 Key Won't Turn [ryanfiala81] by cjgruhl Jun 27, 2007 (5:45 am)
Replying to: ryanfiala81 (Jun 22, 2007 9:44 am) I had this very same issue on the same model and year. Have the dealership cut you a new key from their database. Mine got the the point where I could not turn it at all and ended up getting it towed in. Someone at work mentioned excessive key wear so I had them cut a new key (at under 10$ I figured it was worth a shot before they took apart the ignition system). That was it and after seeing what the new key looks like it's amazing that the old one worked at all! They said I was lucky I did not damage the tumblers with such a bad key.   Anyway it's an easy thing to try cheaply you just need to take the time to bring the car to a saturn dealership.   Good luck! Replies to this message: ryanfiala81 (Jun 27, 2007 8:13 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 27, 2007 8:22 am)
#839 of 860 Re: 2000 SL2 Key Won't Turn [cjgruhl] by ryanfiala81 Jun 27, 2007 (8:13 am)
Replying to: cjgruhl (Jun 27, 2007 5:45 am) It seems to be working again - a combo of WD40 and lock-ease appears to have done the trick...at least for now. Most importantly, I always now park with the wheels straight and don't touch the steering wheel until I've started the car again (once the wheel locks, it's much more difficult to get the key to turn). I had a new key made, but there appeared to be nothing wrong with the old ones. Thanks for the suggestion; I'm just glad I don't have to spring for a new $300-$500 ignition module yet. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 27, 2007 8:22 am)
#840 of 860 Re: 2000 SL2 Key Won't Turn [ryanfiala81] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 27, 2007 (8:22 am)
Replying to: ryanfiala81 (Jun 27, 2007 8:13 am) Try not to use WD-40 in locks. Not a good idea as a rule. Graphite is good.
#841 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn Vue [tarmns] by flyingdragon Jun 27, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: tarmns (Jun 25, 2007 3:07 pm) I had the same problem on my 2002 Vue. The bad news is that the horn switch is integrated into the air bag assembly, so replacing the horn switch requires replacing the entire assembly (I was past warranty). It's a poor design for sure. The good news is that my dealer agreed and supported my assertion that I shouldn't have to pay for the consequences of a poor design. I contacted Saturn Customer Support via their toll free number and described the situation, they verified with the dealer, and in two weeks I had a new ($600 approx.) air bag assembly installed. No problems after that - I traded for a new '07 Vue last fall. My '02 had 160,000 miles and the vehicle was trouble-free otherwise. Replies to this message: tarmns (Jun 27, 2007 6:13 pm) tarmns (Jul 11, 2007 6:39 am) user777 (Jul 11, 2007 8:52 am) flyingdragon (Jul 11, 2007 9:23 am)
#842 of 860 Saturn Sky Feedback by flyingdragon Jun 27, 2007 (4:24 pm)
I'm looking at purchasing a Saturn Sky (not a red line), just for fair weather/weekend driving. I'd appreciate having the benefit of other owners experience with this vehicle - good and bad. Have heard some complaints about soft top leaks, unverified. Thanks in advance!
#843 of 860 Re: 2003 Saturn Vue [flyingdragon] by tarmns Jun 27, 2007 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: flyingdragon (Jun 27, 2007 4:20 pm) Maybe I'll try that since it worked out so well for you. The bid I rec'd from our local Saturn dealership was approximately $1,000.00 to repair, which is outrageous. Thanks for the input.
#844 of 860 1998 SL-1 by saturnvet Jun 30, 2007 (4:02 pm)
I own a 1998 Saturn SL-1 4-cyl automatic with 173,000-PLUS miles. I have been quite happy with my vehicle for the 9 and a half years I've owned it. Been to 13 states, two oceans, and from Death Valley to the Rocky Mountains.   But the problems are beginning to take their toll. And while I am probably going to get a new vehicle soon (considering either an 07 or 08 VUE to accommodate growing family, but skeptical of the Hybrid), I would still like to get as much out of my current Saturn as possible.   Problem: Several times over the last three years I have taken the car to the dearlership because the engine will begin racing for no particular reason. I can be idling and the tachometer will suddenly soar to over 2,000 rpm.   When I'm decelerating, the rpm will jump when I'm at about 35 mph.   Every time, I am told there is a faulty sensor or some other minor thing. The repair bills are relatively low, which isn't the problem. I'm just getting tired of having to take the vehicle in for this.   Any idea what is going on?   This particular problem is annoying, but not as bad as the $762 repair bill I just endured ... Replies to this message: ryanfiala81 (Jun 30, 2007 6:40 pm) flyingdragon (Jun 30, 2007 6:56 pm)

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