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#232 of 315 Re: 2002 Saturn Vue Electrical Problem [vinnie68] by hillbillysupra

Jan 26, 2012 (1:16 am)

Replying to: vinnie68 (Jan 13, 2012 11:27 am)
in my case i can rule out any grounds i cleaned the ground behind the Lf headlight,the one behind rt headlight,the main body ground on the inner liner the grounds on the back of the head the ground by the starter, the ground on the interior fuse panel, the ground on the fuse panel bracket, the instrument panel ground left and right, the ground that bolts on the engine computer. i even removed the bracket that the engine computer bolts to and cleaned the surface where it meets the head. still stalling i even ran a ground from the battery cable directly to the engine computer. I removed every fuse box cleaned the terminals and applied gm dielectric grease,swapped the main relay and fuel pump relay still no change. i have had this P.O.S. stall on me multiple times 3 times i had to swerve off the road because i was pulling out into traffic and theft kicked in and it cut off two of these times it stalled in front of an 18 wheeler. sent the ecm off to be rebuilt they said check wiring from fuse box to ecm and from main relay to ecm. to rule out the wiring i ran 5 new wires to the ecm cut the old ones soldered and heat shrinked the new ones put ring terminals on the other end soldered them and hooked them directly to the battery with no change. i am out of ideas im out of patience, if it stalls on me in front of an 18 wheeler again im not pulling off the road i will let it total that P.O.S. take it up with saturn

#234 of 315 Battery Light Problem by voodoogal

Jan 26, 2012 (3:25 pm)

Has anyone else had their battery light come on even though the battery is fine? Mine will come on about the time I put the car in drive and stays on for about 5 minutes then goes away.

#235 of 315 Re: Battery Light Problem [voodoogal] by 442dude

Jan 26, 2012 (4:05 pm)

Replying to: voodoogal (Jan 26, 2012 3:25 pm)
The battery light indicates that your charging system is not charging enough...chances are, your accessory drive belt needs to be changed...if it is old it gets loose and slips on the alternator keeping it from charging correctly. Alternately, your alternator may be about to fail...

#236 of 315 PS headlight dimmer than DS? 2004 Saturn Vue Redline by ccaboc

Jan 26, 2012 (11:09 pm)

I have a problem with my passenger side(right front) headlight, I replaced the bulb, but it's very dim. Then, after the daytime running lights switch to the nighttime mode, the brights are on in a dim state too. What the heck? Is the BCM causing this? Alsom, my rearview mirror no longer works and my radio doen't work and also my remote key fobs. HELP!

#237 of 315 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid start-up by shaunami

Feb 07, 2012 (6:34 am)

Recently I've had intermittent problems starting up my 2008 Saturn vue hybrid. We've had to jump it a few times and it starts right up. Took it to the dealership and they ran a diagnostic and said my battery was more than fine. I'm definitely running into problems after my car sits for a day or two. The dealership said the first time it was probably due to my phone charger, Garmin ( tho shut off but still plugged in) and my in dash iPod adapter cord all being left plugged in- though I have always done this until now.we just went to the UP MI snowmobiling for a few days and when we got home my Vue once again wouldn't start without a jump and again this morning. The only odd thing I can remember happening was in the fall I did have one night where my drivers side headlight didn't work but after turning the car on and off and messing with the lights switch it did come back on. This maybe totally unrelated. Just wondering if I should change out my battery even tho the dealership says its fine, or do I have another problem?

#238 of 315 Re: 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid start-up [shaunami] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 07, 2012 (9:44 am)

Replying to: shaunami (Feb 07, 2012 6:34 am)
I see you've already been in to your dealership; when was this appointment?
Would you like for us to follow up on this?
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#240 of 315 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid by lowes152

Feb 27, 2012 (6:21 am)

My 2009 has 72000 miles on it and a bunch of my dash lights popped on including, the check engine light, the abs light, the traction control light and the emergency brake light. The rear hatch button also only works when the the vehicle lights are off. The rear wiper dims all lights when it is ran. Trying to figure out what is causing all these headaches. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

#241 of 315 Re: 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid [lowes152] by gmcustsvcsarah

Feb 27, 2012 (9:21 am)

Replying to: lowes152 (Feb 27, 2012 6:21 am)
I'm sorry to hear about these electrical concerns you're having with your Vue.
 
There may be helpful information on the electrical system in your owner's manual, starting on page 5-74 (includes information on fuses), or this may be a result of the Electric Power Management (or EPM, information begins on 3-14) trying to work with a high electrical load. This occurs when
several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets. The EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery by balancing the generator’s output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. One of the things that can occur is a temporary reduction of the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If this message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible.
 
If you've visited your dealership for a diagnosis on this, we're available to follow up with them to see what they found, or to assist in any way we can.
Sarah
GM Customer Service

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