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Saturn Vue Maintenance and Repair

171 messages,  Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 8:56 PM

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Re: '04 VUE A/C compressor R & R instructions? [skuterdude] by tofer11
Aug 04, 2008 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: skuterdude (Jun 28, 2008 6:16 pm)

Hey, i think we are going to be going through the same thing here. What were your indications that your compressor was bad. have you made any headway on finding how to remove and replace your compressor. My pressure indications were at idle 70 and 250ish and at fast idle 50 and 300. It blows warm air at idle and blows 55-60 degrees at highway speeds. sound familiar?
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Re: 2005 Saturn Problems [chilipepper1] by nveale
Aug 08, 2008 (1:26 pm)
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Replying to: chilipepper1 (Mar 10, 2008 7:29 pm)

Hi Chilipepper, I have a Saturn VUE 2005 automatic, 4 cyl., front wheel drive, no bells and whistles. I have same problem as you with rain stains, young children snacking etc. I mended a burn hole with a curved needle and two threads of different greys to match.
Next issue is for anyone with info:
Lease coming due, not going to keep. Had inspection at dealer last week cos I heard a metal grinding noise front passenger side after being on highway for 15-20 mins. Noise would come then go maybe 3 times. In all might have heard it 6 times. Now gone. Dealer inspected car, says front brakes and pads need changing as well as the links. Dealer cost for work about $600CAD. HELP!!! I'm not keeping it anyway, so need to get this fixed. Got a quote from local garage, my mistake showed him dealer price, an hour later he called to say his price was $580.62 plus tax. I smell a rat. Need a new garage I think (I learned my lesson about showing numbers).
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Re: Annoying Noise [skibunny6] by nveale
Aug 08, 2008 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: skibunny6 (Jan 24, 2007 5:16 am)

Think I have same problem see my post
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Saturn Vue 2003 - bought used by cdwaldman
Sep 25, 2008 (3:20 pm)
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Got it 6/30 of this year....been to dealer more than 5 times for a problem they can't seem to locate...i took it back Monday of this week to be told later that there was a burnt piston. I have a warranty on the car. Is it worth it to let them replace the engine. Should I be getting a used engine or a new one. Wht recourse do I have. Someone please help me.
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2003 saturn vue transmission problem by slslinde
Oct 05, 2008 (3:33 pm)
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I own a 2003 (6 cylinder!) 5 speed automatic and my transmission hesitates like it does not know what gear it wants to go in some times severe the rpms will rev up to 4500 rpm way hi then shoot down to the normal range.
 
is the transmission going out or could it be something simple?
 
it is out of warranty and has 75 000 miles on it
the bad thing is it was doing it (not so severe ) 6 months ago i tooke it to the dealer and they said it was a clogged or bad fuel injector, thats hard to beleive now after it went out of its extended warranty this happens
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Re: 2003 saturn vue transmission problem [slslinde] by 442dude
Oct 06, 2008 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: slslinde (Oct 05, 2008 3:33 pm)

Before you panic - sometimes the Aisin tranny will act funny and the RPMs will flare like you described when the trans fluid level is low - you might want to check it...
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Re: 2003 saturn vue transmission problem [442dude] by slslinde
Oct 07, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: 442dude (Oct 06, 2008 2:19 pm)

I checked the fluid level while engine 2was running and it is exactly between the hot and cold markings, is this a bad sign or could it be the transmission screen is possibley clogged? this engine reving does not happen often frequently but does happen many times during the week when driven
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Re: 2003 saturn vue transmission problem [slslinde] by 442dude
Oct 08, 2008 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: slslinde (Oct 07, 2008 1:51 pm)

I don't have personal experience with it as mine is a 5 speed manual but:
 
From what I've read, there are a couple of causes:
 
 - Fluid level - make sure the trans is HOT and then check the fluid level. Make sure its right at the hot marking. Don't over fill it. And turn the engine OFF before you check it. (I know it sounds funny to have it off to check the trans fluid but apparently its the correct way to do it)
 - There was a shift recalibration for the 2-3 shift...basically the dealer flashes the memory of the computer to do the update.
 - Corrosion in the wiring harness
 - I've also read that the transmission valve body may need to be replaced but it seems REALLY uncommon
 - If your air filter has more than 15,000 miles, change it, apparently if the filter is getting clogged the MAF gives the PCM some readings that it doesn't expect and it sometimes can cause this problem.
 
From what I understand, the flare is caused by the 3rd gear clutch releasing and the 4th gear clutch taking its sweet old time to engage. Its not caused by transmission slip. While its probably annoying, it shouldn't cause any damage to the trans.
 
Good Luck
 
John
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2004 vue by desertvue
Oct 13, 2008 (8:25 am)
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My heated seats stopped working... Can't seem to figure out why. I checked the fuse and it is ok. Any suggestions?
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Re: 2004 vue [desertvue] by tidester HOST
Oct 13, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: desertvue (Oct 13, 2008 8:25 am)

I would guess that it's either a faulty switch or thermostat. Anyone else had this problem?
 
tidester, host
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