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#40 of 80 Re: 2004 VUE Suden Power Down [baxter097] by vueblues Jun 30, 2008 (11:04 am)
Replying to: baxter097 (Jun 30, 2008 10:53 am) This is Vue Blues; on the second "fix" my car's harness was completely replaced; they had the car about 1 1/2 weeks; picked up the car at 3:30; went home; went out at 5:30, at 6:15 the ac went out, the speedometer dropped to zero, a bunch of indicators went on, engine power decreased an incredible amount. Brought the car back, they had it two weeks, picked it up this past Saturday; they replaced one of the four computers, the ECM - engine control module; took it for a ride of about an hour yesterday and so far so good; this weekend will be the test, I have another long ride ahead of me and to be perfectly honest, I am apprehensive; hope this "fix" works; if not, I will invoke the lemon law because the car has been in three times for the same problem. Good luck with your fix.
#41 of 80 Re: A "Possessed" VUE [deddles] by 442dude Jul 03, 2008 (6:26 pm)
Replying to: deddles (Jun 19, 2008 10:39 am) Don't bother calling a Priest, your Vue isn't possessed....   And you're not going NUTS either...   It sounds like your body control module( BCM for short) is going on the fritz...   It controls everything that you described and lots of other stuff too..   Generally a dealer only repair, I think its about $ 600-700....if it only happens once in a while I guess you can live with it short term...I've heard that disconnecting the battery for 30 minutes and reconnecting it can temporarily cure the problem but the only real fix is to replace the BCM...   Good Luck, John
#42 of 80 Re: '08 Saturn Vue Gas gauge [texmex] by 1gettinginfo Jul 23, 2008 (12:13 am)
Replying to: texmex (Mar 18, 2008 5:52 pm) I have an 04 Vue and what I was told was that the gas cylinder or something like that needed to be replaced and that it cost 600.00 to replace. Over time I learned that if I don't fill the tank past the first click, (you know how the pump does the clicking when you over fill the tank) the guage works fine and that has been at least year ago if not longer.
#43 of 80 Installed New Battery but... by 1gettinginfo Jul 23, 2008 (12:37 am)
Hello Everyone,   I am seeking your advice/information re: a 2004 Saturn Vue Redline edition that began showing the low battery icon after my 1 yr old turned on all of the lights interior/exterior while I was washing the car. I also had the radio on to entertain her. Needless to say I needed a jump to get home.   This was when the low battery light began popping on and off. If the car sat for a period of time it would come on and stay on about the first 5 min of my drive. Once I'd get to my destination if I began driving again 20-30 minutes later no light. So we purchased a new battery, which I thought would end the issue. Unfortunately right after the battery was changed and before we could leave the parking lot of the parts store the light came right back on. The guy said it might be a short or fuse related.   What information can you provide to us because the next step is the dealer, we are soon to go to Florida on vacation and we need this issue to be fixed. Thanks in advance for you support. Replies to this message: 1gettinginfo (Aug 04, 2008 10:53 pm)
#44 of 80 Re: A "Possessed" VUE [deddles] by kison Jul 28, 2008 (8:18 pm)
Replying to: deddles (Jun 19, 2008 10:39 am) I have been trying to help an elderly customer of mine with her nightmare 02 Vue. Headlight switch hot to the point of melting (saturn dealer says they have seen them catch on fire) wipers working intermittently during a severe monsoon storm, IP cluster lights intermittent, fuel gauge rapidly fluctuating, turn signals intermittent operation. Wow , ,,, Saturn Vue owners are really tough people, I would have given up a long time ago. Any help with a one time cure all would be nice. I have been a GM and Nissan Tech. for 22 years and I have walked this vehicle through independant circuit tests, everything is within specs. This customer loves the car and cannot afford another vehicle as she has recently lost her husband of 50+ years. I would appreciate any help I can get . Thanks and waiting, Ken Replies to this message: 442dude (Jul 30, 2008 7:44 pm)
#45 of 80 Re: A "Possessed" VUE [kison] by 442dude Jul 30, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: kison (Jul 28, 2008 8:18 pm) Hello Ken,   I certainly don't have your qualifications as a mechanic but from what I've read, the symptoms you describe are indicative of a failing body control module (BCM) Apparently the earlier Vues are well known for this issue...   Good Luck, John
#46 of 80 Re: Installed New Battery but... [1gettinginfo] by 1gettinginfo Aug 04, 2008 (10:53 pm)
Replying to: 1gettinginfo (Jul 23, 2008 12:37 am) Update, after taking my car in for diagnostic, it turned out that I mistook the coolant icon for the battery icon. After adding antifreeze the car was fine. All of my prevoius vehicles were Pontiacs and I have never had a coolant issue until now since it was always taking care of with my oil changes. Just sharing information incase someone else makes the same mistake.
#47 of 80 by matrixgirl09 Aug 05, 2008 (4:03 am)
Before i traded the vue in the battery was replaced. Then that coolant light came on as well. It did look like the battery light so you aren't the only one.
#48 of 80 Re: A "Possessed" VUE [deddles] by e4400 Dec 05, 2008 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: deddles (Jun 19, 2008 10:39 am) I too have a "possessed" VUE. However, my problems occur when it's cold outside. Typically when it gets below freezing the car alarm will go off and then my doors will remain unlocked (this is typically at night). When I get in my car the next morning, the interior lights will not turn off and the doors will not lock, almost as if it's not recognizing that the doors are shut. As the car gets warmer, the lights flicker on and off as the doors lock and unlock. I too have taken my car into the dealership and they cannot recreate the problem. I am starting my fourth winter with this car and this problem and I am going to leave it at the dealership for a week because the problem is getting worse. Replies to this message: laglenn98 (Jan 28, 2009 1:46 pm) e4400 (Jan 28, 2009 2:00 pm) laglenn98 (Jan 28, 2009 4:56 pm) djwhipmix (Feb 01, 2009 8:33 am) 1gettinginfo (Jan 29, 2009 9:45 pm)
#49 of 80 Body control module by crazytastyred Jan 03, 2009 (8:47 pm)
Just to add my two cents on the issue, as I have just had my BCM replaced...   about two months prior to the final diagnosis and replacement, the dashboard lights started flashing at random. The problem went away after a day. Then in December 2008 they began flashing again, this time persisting every time I drove over 30 minutes. There was no rhyme or reason; they would flash while I was speeding down the highway or sitting still at a red light. Then all four of my gauges started to dip during the time the lights were flashing. I never lost power to the engine. I could accelerate while the gauges were zeroed out. I had Vera - I named my VUE. Don't make fun - in for testing and the techs couldn't find any codes from the computer, so they had me look for a pattern in the flashing and dipping. I had a six hour drive across New York the next day and still found no pattern. I bought a new battery after Advance Auto said I had a bad one, since I drive a five-year old vehicle and it seemed like it was probably time to replace it. This didn't fix the issue. Nothing seemed to cause the issue. I drove her until the flashing and dipping became more frequent, then I'd pull over for 20-30 minutes for a break. After the return trip six hours back home, I had stopped to get an unrelated part from a salvage yard and when I came back out, Vera wouldn't start. After holding my breath and finally getting her started again, I was able to wheel into the dealer - without an appointment, even - where they diagnosed again and hallelujah! found codes that indicated the BCM. So now I have a sparkly new battery and BCM and I've noticed that little things have changed. Where the running lamps used to only flash twice when I unlock the vehicle with the keyless remote, they now stay on. And when the doors are open and I hit the lock button on the inside of the door, she dings. I close the doors and they don't lock until a few seconds after. Before, they would lock automatically when I'd lock them with the interior door button. The headlights and interior lights seem brighter, too. I had to get new remotes because the old ones wouldn't work with the new BCM, so I'm attributing all these new things to that. Replies to this message: 1gettinginfo (Jan 03, 2009 10:21 pm) crazytastyred (Jan 04, 2009 12:45 pm)

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