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#132 of 171 Re: Change oil light [mista1] by Hiker67 Dec 19, 2008 (5:25 am)
Replying to: mista1 (Feb 29, 2008 8:35 pm) Check your manual for instructions on how to reset the oil change light. I have an '04 Vue we bought used, but it came with an '03 manual. The '03 says there's a button under the hood, in the fuse box. The '04 has no such button. After I change the oil, I put the key in, turn it to the "on" position (don't crank the engine), and then I step on the gas pedal a few times. Since I don't have a manual for the '04, it's a trial-and-error experience every time I change the oil. When I do it successfully, the Change Oil Light will blink a few times, then go out. Good for another 8,000 miles, but check the oil level occasionally. Replies to this message: desertvue (Dec 19, 2008 8:01 am)
#133 of 171 Re: Change oil light [Hiker67] by desertvue Dec 19, 2008 (8:01 am)
Replying to: Hiker67 (Dec 19, 2008 5:25 am) That is correct. I have a 2004 vue that I bought new. The way that you reset the light is to, turn the key to the on position, depress the gas pedal "3" times, the oil light will then flash continuously. Turn key off and then start car. Done.
#134 of 171 Re: Engine sputtering/shaking [tpm3] by abnfamilyman Dec 19, 2008 (10:26 pm)
Replying to: tpm3 (Nov 15, 2008 10:02 am) I am currently having this same exact issue and I am planning on taking it to the dealer asap. I'm wondering what your problem was and how much did the dealership cost to fix it?
#135 of 171 2003 Vue 6cyl AWD Dashboard issues by WasHappy03Vue Dec 26, 2008 (12:11 am)
Bought the Vue used (first mistake, no warranty) but after dealing with little things like unsafe tires on the car and alignment, i was Very Very happy with my new "baby". I got the oil changed on it regularly and did the needed things to keep it nice. I noticed soon after I bought it that when making tight turns it squeals. sounds more like the steering wheel whining that it doesn't want to turn (I figured t might have an O-Ring that needs to be oiled and let it be) I got used to the whining, but about a week ago the dash lights flashed off and back on in a split second. I would have thought it was my eyes but the security light came on (i don't have an alarm system on the car so it caught my eye) I was 45 miles from home so I kept driving and called the spouse, he said it is probably a fuse and to keep driving home. after I turned the car off at home it seemed to have reset itself as it didn't happen again. Well here I am Christmas day driving home from the daughter in laws house and it does it again, this time the spouse got to see it. after the first time it happened I opened the manual and it said the "security" light comes on when the wrong key is used it is a theft deterrant option that will cut gas supply to the car. (oh great I own the car and it is giong to lock me out?!? so I dug further, as I was still driving, obviously had gas.) I read further in the manual that it could be a fuse. Spouse adv me that fuses don't repair themselves... light light bulbs if they blow they are gone (yes I am a blonde:) ) so if it was a fuse the dash lights would be out. not a fuse.... so tonight when all this happened it did the flash thing and security light stayed on for a few seconds. then it waited a while and after about 8 times it decided to show it self by flashing the dash lights and then all the gauges went dead, no spedometer, no engine temp, no RPM's and no gas gauge (OMG it is locking me out!!!) luckily the car kept driving and I didn't panic out loud. (*never let the car sence your fear!* lol) after the gauges shut down the lights were still on, we wewre able to keep driving so I did. The spouse turned on the radio and boom the gauges popped back to position and were working again... that is when the spouse decided this has to be a wiring issue so we kept driving (almost home) about a block from my home the gauges went dead again and I noticed the steering was getting tight, I have power steering so when it starts acting like my old "armstrong Steering" truck I get nervouse, but we have the grandbaby so it is straight home. once int he driveway safely I pulled the steering colum cover off and under a quick visual inspection all seems fine... I will be looking at it more under daylight hours and spouse is a very qualified repair tech for all sorts of stuff and has all the fun tools so I am hopeing we will figure it out in the morning, but I am also hopeing someone has had this issue and will say "oh that happened to me, pull this set of wiring harnesses and see if there is corrosion...this is how I fixed it, oh and it was really cheap" I know i am asking alot but i love this car and am a flat broke car owner because 2 years ago when I bought this car the dealership I bought it from saw a sweet young woman that they could take full advantage of and they did I am sure the sales guy got a great commision... but that is neither here nor there. If anyone has any idea how to fix this car I would be very greatful! sorry for the book, but I figure more info is better than none. Replies to this message: 442dude (Jan 12, 2009 5:00 pm)
#136 of 171 Re: 2002 Saturn VUE panel removal... [marshall15] by WagFix60 Jan 11, 2009 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: marshall15 (Nov 29, 2008 10:06 pm) Any luck on this Marshall15? I'm trying to accomplish the same thing in order to replace the power window motor. I spent the better part of a day figuring out how to get the inside panel completely apart..but you can't change the motor from the inside unless you used to work for the circus. I got the outside panel to nearly come off..but can't get the door handle off. Found a blog that says you have to pop out the plastic pins that hold on the door handle, but I could not get them out. If I could get the door handle off, which allows the panel to come off..then you still have to go through the cardboard protector which has been glued to the frame as a weather insulator..will likely have to buy a new one to replace...what a job!
#137 of 171 Re: 2003 Vue 6cyl AWD Dashboard issues [WasHappy03Vue] by 442dude Jan 12, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: WasHappy03Vue (Dec 26, 2008 12:11 am) Your body control module (BCM) likely needs to be replaced, you're not the first to have this problem- about $ 500-700, dealer only repair since they have the equipment to reprogram it.   There have been a couple of cases I've seen where the ground points under the hood were corroded and once they were cleaned and reattached it cured the problem. Might be something worth trying before replacing the BCM.   Good Luck
#138 of 171 Daytime Running Lights by moretj Jan 12, 2009 (6:00 pm)
I have a 2002 Vue and today I noticed that the dash indicator for the daytime running lights started to flicker on starting and then disappeared. Sure enough the day time running lights no longer were on. I checked the owners manual and it doesn't seem that its easily fixed by replacing a fuse but rather is part of a relay. Does anyone know how to repair this issue??? Thanks Replies to this message: 442dude (Jan 13, 2009 3:30 pm)
#139 of 171 Re: Daytime Running Lights [moretj] by 442dude Jan 13, 2009 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: moretj (Jan 12, 2009 6:00 pm) The relay is located in the underhood fuse block. Its rectangular and grey & its labeled, you can't miss it. To replace it you pull it straight out and do the opposite to replace.
#140 of 171 2007 Vue - Gear Shaft by songbird02 Feb 02, 2009 (11:23 am)
I tried to put my car in 1st gear and the shaft went limp (like a noodle). Is this a simple repair or do I need to take it to a mechanic? Replies to this message: 442dude (Feb 02, 2009 2:56 pm)
#141 of 171 2003 Saturn Vue 6 cylinder by slslinde Feb 02, 2009 (1:59 pm)
My steering has a ratcheting sound when turning some time s not all the time only in the winter that i can tell. Is the electronic steering going out?

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