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#19 of 80 Re: '08 Saturn Vue Gas gauge [texmex] by tlt68 Mar 19, 2008 (4:12 am)
Replying to: texmex (Mar 18, 2008 5:52 pm) I actually had the same problem with my 2004 Vue a few months after I bought it. It was fixed but now 4 years later I'm having issue with that, the spedometer dropping to zero, the steering getting tight and some lights coming on while I'm driving.
#20 of 80 Re: '08 Saturn Vue Gas gauge [texmex] by jrdpa Mar 19, 2008 (4:18 am)
Replying to: texmex (Mar 18, 2008 5:52 pm) I never had any problems until the windshield started freezing up inside. I finally got it back on the 13th (took it in Feb 25th) and they had replaced the heater core. (So far so good.) The dealer sent my photos and video in to Saturn engineering and they are looking into it. The dealer, since I started taking mine in, has had 6 new ones on the lot doing the same thing so they are looking into how moisture is getting into it because nothing but the windshield and back window are wet. Everything else is as dry as a bone.   On another note, they didn't put some parts back together very well, there's a gap in the plastic piece behind the steering wheel, little gouges in the plastic molding where you step in, and on the glove box door from them taking it apart. They're replacing these for me. Oh, and they swear the steering wheel is one piece and they didn't do anything to it, but it can be hard to turn and it squeaks sometimes now. My thinking is if you took my entire dash, center console, and seats out, wouldn't you have to do something to the steering wheel to be able to do all that considering it's part of the dash?? Replies to this message: jrdpa (May 13, 2008 9:51 am)
#21 of 80 Re: '08 Saturn Vue Gas gauge [texmex] by michaell Mar 19, 2008 (7:04 am)
Replying to: texmex (Mar 18, 2008 5:52 pm) Is anyone with an '08 Vue having problems with the gas gauge?   When we got our '08 VUE last August, we noticed the same problem. It actually cleared itself up after a few thousand miles; now when we fill the tank, the gauge reads correctly.   Wish the mileage was a bit better, though ... getting about 18-19MPG in mixed driving so far.
#22 of 80 Vue 2006 4cl by jonih Mar 19, 2008 (12:54 pm)
I bought my 2006 VUE new 2/06 and started bringing it to the dealer 8/07. My problem is when Im driving my engine light comes on and then the power down light I will start loosing power and have to pull over ASAP. Once I am stopped the car will not move and I have to shut it off and try to turn it back on and hope that is will work long enough to get off the road and in a safe place. It would not always happen just sometimes but often. I brought it in 4 times and each time I was told it was all fixed to get it and it happen again. It worked fine for about 6 months and then started again. I have contacted corporate 2 times with no real help. I told them I wanted another one and this was a real safety problem and was told no. I was told I should be happy that they are even fixing it without charge. I would be happy if it was really fixed. Has anyone had any of these problems or heard of anything? Please I really need some help. I dont have money to buy another car and this our only "working" car for my family. My hubby's car is falling apart. I bought this cause I thought if would be safe. Replies to this message: 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 5:42 pm) jonih (Mar 22, 2008 6:12 pm) 442dude (Mar 23, 2008 4:44 am)
#23 of 80 Re: Vue 2006 4cl [jonih] by 442dude Mar 21, 2008 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: jonih (Mar 19, 2008 12:54 pm) Hi Joni,   I've heard of this problem - the reduced power feature is telling you that there's a problem with the circuit that connects your gas pedal with the throttle body on the motor. Basically, it goes into reduced power mode as a safety precaution.   There are 3 components to the syetem - the gas pedal, the throttle body and the throttle position sensor. It works like this: you press the gas pedal, a sensor on the pedal tells the throttle body how much to move the throttle under the hood and the throttle position sensor monitors to see that the gas pedal and throttle body agree. When they don't agree the car goes into reduced power mode as a safety precaution. Chances are one of those 3 components are not working correctly. Usually its the throttle body or the throttle position sensor that need to be replaced. If your dealer hasn't replaced these but instead just reset the computer, the problem will come back just like yours has.   My suggestion: try another dealer and explain your problem to them - now that you understand basically how it works you're better equipped to talk them into replacing the part that you need - best of luck!! Hope I helped... Replies to this message: jonih (Mar 22, 2008 6:12 pm) 442dude (Mar 23, 2008 4:44 am)
#24 of 80 Re: Vue 2006 4cl [442dude] by jonih Mar 22, 2008 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: 442dude (Mar 21, 2008 5:42 pm) Thanks so much for the info. I really hope this last time it was in the shop is the last. They replaced the sensors and rewired everything cause they said the wires where shorting the gas pedal sensor. This last time in happened they said they had connected the wires with but connectors and they thought that the wiring was not getting enough power through and so they soddered them. So far does this sound like I should be ok now? Do you think I should still be worried? I am so freaked out to put my baby in the car now!!   THANKS!!!! Replies to this message: 442dude (Mar 23, 2008 4:44 am)
#25 of 80 Re: Vue 2006 4cl [jonih] by 442dude Mar 23, 2008 (4:44 am)
Replying to: jonih (Mar 22, 2008 6:12 pm) Don't be freaked out...the Vue is one of the safest cars on the road - bought mine after I totalled a 95 Saturn wagon, broadsided by a full size 4x4 truck on the drivers side, walked away without a scratch...   Anyway...I like the fact that they did 2 things - replaced sensors & replaced wiring...today's cars are so sensitive to good electrical connections its unbelievable. One bad connection can be a nightmare on a specific system...I think you're gonna be good.. All the best, John
#26 of 80 Transmission Issue by mudder304 Mar 23, 2008 (9:58 am)
I have a 06 Vue 3.5L V6 AWD. The issue that I'm having is with what I believe is second or third gear. At 1400 RPMs the engine sounds like it wants to stall as if I were driving a standard tranny in too high of a gear. Trying to find anyone else with similar symptoms or any advise Thanks
#27 of 80 radio not working in 2006 Saturn Vue by live2bwyld Apr 16, 2008 (6:54 am)
Yesterday my battery went died. I got it jumped. Now the radio will not turn on. The clock will not turn on either. i did check the fuses...any things else I can check??? Replies to this message: cokebottle (Apr 20, 2008 3:51 am)
#28 of 80 Re: radio not working in 2006 Saturn Vue [live2bwyld] by cokebottle Apr 20, 2008 (3:51 am)
Replying to: live2bwyld (Apr 16, 2008 6:54 am) I have the same problem. Head lights were left on for 4 hours yesterday. I put a charger on the battery. I got the Vue home but radio is completely dead. I looked in my owner manual and it said the theft deterrent feature can activate after a power loss. You need to enter the 4 digit code with the key in the run position and the radio will reactivate to normal. If you don't know the code (in my case) you will have to take the Vue in to Saturn to have reactivated.   Just what I found out yesterday.

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