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Re: 2002 Saturn Vue [gasooner]
by n6yvy
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Sep 01, 2007 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: gasooner (Sep 18, 2006 12:32 pm)
Have them check the control body module
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- #58 of 175
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Re: Saturn Vue hesitation [jhkrbk]
by mdav461
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Oct 19, 2007 (11:34 pm)
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Replying to: jhkrbk (Nov 25, 2006 7:28 am)
My 2003 Vue is a manual transmission. We experienced rough idle, hesitation on acceleration, using the heat or ac would make it worse. The spark plugs started fouling out. We replaced those. We treated the fuel. Even checked to make sure the new tires weren't causing this dangerous situation. The SES light would come on intermittently and the cruise control quit working. We could ride the clutch to get it to accelerate, but ended up parking it until I could afford to take it in for repairs. I had to refinance the vehicle to pay the $1300 repair bill. They replaced the ignition coil packs and one of the catalytic converters along with a few other things like more new spark plugs. I have never been so disappointed in a car! My paint is now chipping off, all four passenger doors creak and clunk when you open them, the back window wiper works in painfully slow motion. I would trade it in, but I JUST RE FINANCED IT!
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- #59 of 175
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Re: 2002 Saturn Vue [gasooner]
by musicgirl9337
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Oct 22, 2007 (5:03 am)
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Replying to: gasooner (Sep 18, 2006 12:32 pm)
Try a new instrument cluster. I have had a lot of cars that do this too.
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Re: Saturn Vue hesitation [ess3]
by musicgirl9337
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Oct 22, 2007 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: ess3 (May 12, 2007 11:41 am)
Try getting a new computer. They are expensive, but it might just fix your problem. And, you should have them test drive it after. If they can experience it, they have to believe you.
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- #61 of 175
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2002 Saturn Vue Spark Plugs
by chadman1
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Oct 28, 2007 (11:43 am)
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 I have a 2002 saturn vue 3.0 litre v-6 awd i am having touble finding the plugs on it i think they are under tyhe intake but i am not sure. it is really irritating trying to do this.
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Re: Annoying Noise [skibunny6]
by nanioid
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Oct 30, 2007 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: skibunny6 (Jan 24, 2007 5:16 am)
We are having this exact same issue now with our 06 VIE AWD V6. We've had two techs drive it and neither one heard the sound. Skibunny6, did you ever find out for sure what was causing the problem on your vehicle? Ours only makes the sound if I go over 15 mph. It doesn't seem to make the sound in the mornings and it only seems to make it when I've been driving at least 20 minutes in the afternoon. The sound sometimes goes away if I turn the car off and wait 30 minutes or so to restart it. The sound is definitely coming from the passenger front area and gets louder the faster I go. I don't hear the sound when the car is just idling. It is a very irritating sound. 
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- #63 of 175
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Re: Links to online manuals not helpfull... [oitsubob]
by donn2390
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Nov 02, 2007 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: oitsubob (Feb 28, 2007 4:14 pm)
how come none are available to the average joe??!
Because the "Average Joe" shouldn't be touching this car..! They are far too technical for anyone other than a trained mechanic. Screw with it and it will cost you lots to get it fixed. Save your money and pay someone who has a clue what they are doing.
Not trying to be nasty, but mechanics get rich off guys who are going to save money. I know, I'm one who makes a killing fixing DIY'ers screw up... DON'T DO IT...!
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Re: Annoying Noise [nanioid]
by speedingticket
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Nov 05, 2007 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: nanioid (Oct 30, 2007 5:51 am)
Could it be a bad wheel bearing? I had a similar issue with mine. When the bearing would warm up it would make a "whirring" noise. Kind of like driving with agressive treaded winter tires on hard pavement. Something like that?
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- #65 of 175
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2003 Vue rpm's high -lossing power at same time
by jdaawilson
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Nov 08, 2007 (7:05 am)
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 I have a 2003 Vue,V6, Front Wheel Drive ,VTI Transmission. We were driving on the interstate with the Cruise control set at 70MPH, when all of a sudden the RPMs started running high and the car started losing speed. The car would then drive but would not handle conditions that required extreme power. In other words it would maintain speeds up to 70MPH as long as the terrain was level. But if terrain changed to up hill or if I needed to accelerate through traffic, it seemed like something was impeding any power or torque produced by the engine. The more I tried to accelerate the worse the condition seemed to get. It was almost like the transmission was trying to go in Forward and reverse at the same time. I have read where there has been a lot of issues with the VTI Transmission in these models. I was wandering if anyone has had this same or similar experience, and what was done to resolve the issue.
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Re: 2003 Vue rpm's high -lossing power at same time [jdaawilson]
by 442dude
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Nov 13, 2007 (12:42 pm)
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Replying to: jdaawilson (Nov 08, 2007 7:05 am)
You're right: the VTi trans has had lots of issues, most times replacement is the only cure - they extended the warranty to 5 yrs 75,00 miles on the VTi, maybe you're in luck. Otherwise, I've read that replacement is about $ 6000-7000. Sorry to be the bearer of potentially bad news...good luck
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