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We have got our vehicle back with the new battery harness and for the most part it is working well now. We are however having the same problem with the auto-stop disengaging after being stopped for more than 60 seconds or so. Can others please post their experience with having or not having this issue?
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Replying to: joncanada (Jul 20, 2007 9:54 am) It can be longer/shorter depending on conditions -- state of battery charge, the electrical load (HVAC blower, radio, lights, wipers, etc.)
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I now have 4200 miles on the new 2007. I have been having the battery light issue with complete hybrid disfunction at the same time. The car stills runs and drives and has not stalled out on me yet. The system does reset after stopping and shutting off engine then restarting. I am taking it in to the dealer today. I can already tell they want to give me the run around after explaining what has been happening. I am glad I found this site. Now I know what must be done to fix this problem and will not leave without the harness being replaced. I had the check engine light go on one afternoon, I stopped by the dealership on my way home and they said to check by gasoline cap for the check engine light is only for emissions. Sure enough, I took the cap off and on and when I restarted the car, the engine light went off and has not come back on. Note: If check engine light comes on by itself, is most likely gas cap problem. Be sure to tighten the cap well after refueling. I also seem to be getting better gas mileage now that I pay more attention to tightening the gas cap. I am averaging 27+ MPG in very heavy Houston, Texas commuting with the A/C on. I am now trying not to use the A/C in the morning commute for it is usually cool enough here in the morning hours. Will give an update on how well that goes after a couple of tanks. Thanks for the input from all the other owners. Loofing forward to a long trouble free ride.  ">link title
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When I went shopping for a new car, I was immediately drawn to the Saturn Vue Hybrid because of the posted EPA mileage rating on the sticker (for an SUV, and as opposed to the standard VUE) and the environmental aspects. On the test drive I was thrilled at how comfortably it fit me (I'm 5'1"), and how easily it drove. I thought I had found the perfect car for me. I was wrong. The day after I drove it off the lot, I was into the fourth hour of a road trip when the check engine and air bag lights went on. OnStar told me I should not drive it as the air bags were inoperative. My Vue experience has been downhill from there. No matter how carefully (ECO light on much of the time), I drive, coast, accelerate, etc., my mileage averages 23 City/25 Hwy. Service said it was an oxygen sensor, and they replaced it, but it hasn't made a bit of difference: there has been no improvement in the mileage. I had problems with the cruise control. The shop says they fixed it. I hope so. And there are continuing "issues" with acceleration. The throttle intermittently sticks, and the car won't upshift. The ignition switch is very sticky. The key sometimes gets completely stuck; other times it just doesn't turn well. I was told that's just the way they make the Vue and to get used to it. Not an easy thing to do when one has joint problems in her hands. My husband went to the shop today and showed them the metal filings on the plastic around the key switch from grinding the key in the switch, and they finally (and very reluctantly) agreed to replace the key switch. And the parking brake does not always unlock the doors. I was told to "slam" the shifter into the "park" position. That's the way to "fix" the problem? Again, not something easy when dealing with sore joints. And certainly not expected in a brand new car. At least, not any new car I have ever owned. Of course, I've never previously owned a Saturn. I've never had such a feeling of doom about any new car I've purchased, as I have about this car. I've only owned it for two months. If it has these problems now, I can't help but wonder what's waiting down the road.... It's really a shame, because I was very excited to own this hybrid SUV. Now, however, I couldn't, in good conscience, recommend it to anyone.
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Replying to: chmsomm (Jul 17, 2007 11:10 am) We got the Vue back from the Dealer after 2 days. We had a loaner. The Dealer got right on the problem. They FedEx-ed in a new harness. Replaced the harness and a computer reprogram. It seems to be doing fine now (knock on plastic panel). Only time will tell. |
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Hello fellow Green Line Owners. I have a question as to what is expected of the gas mileage from other Owners. When I commute (brutal Philly-style) I got about 25-26. If I ran the AC in the yellow (non-green) mode it was a little less. My wife, who is now driving it, has an easier commute and is getting about 28 on flat-road suburban commuting. We recently got about 32 on the highway from Philly to Upstate NY and back. Some get better, some get worse. What we both like about the Vue Green Line is that we can drive a small/midsize SUV and get good gas mileage with a vehicle that normally carries a V6 with no real down-side on performance other than steep hills. I drove the 4 cylinder Vue and it had very poor acceleration and was problematic even on more gentle hills. I have also driven the Honda CRV, and it also had acceleration/hill problems. What are your expectations of the gas mileage? I like to call the Green Line a 4 Cylinder Plus, with the plus being the extra torque from the BAS. Do you agree with my assessment? |
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Replying to: jray14 (Jul 19, 2007 5:14 pm) !! and fixes it. 
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Hi, I just posted yesterday because my Vue died on the expressway because of the battery harness. Just got the confirmation this morning. I called Saturn corporate because I believe they need to recall the greenline until this is fixed. Have all of you who have had this problem done that? I asked what it takes to get a recall and they said simply PHONECALLS. So please, if you have not done so, call Saturn and tell them what happened. It could save someone's life. 800-553-6000 Also, so far Saturn has been very good to me about this. It seems they are going to give me a new vehicle. We'll see. But so far, so good. I'm not happy with the car but very happy with the customer service. Will keep you updated.
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| I'm in Canada, but will be complaining to the corporate office this weekend. | |
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