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Saturn VUE Won't Start

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Re: 2006 Vue has a serious problem [joye2] by kingcat
Dec 08, 2007 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: joye2 (Dec 07, 2007 6:19 pm)

We agree Saturn Headquarters is not going to recall these cars until more of us complain. I thank everyone who has taken the time to share thier experiences.
 
Other then two flat tires and the ECM problem the car has been trouble free.
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Re: 2006 Vue has a serious problem [kingcat] by giseeu
Jan 20, 2008 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: kingcat (Dec 08, 2007 7:00 am)

You were correct. It's been 6 weeks and it's doing it again. I went to work on Saturday came out at noon to leave to find it wouldn't start doing the same thing it did a month ago. It was zero outside for temp. The vehicle was again towed to the dealership so I'm waiting to call them on Monday to find out what they are going to do this time about it. I'm going to advise them about the ECM. Keep you posted.
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Re: 2006 Vue has a serious problem [joye2] by kingcat
Jan 20, 2008 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: joye2 (Dec 07, 2007 6:19 pm)

Good news to pass along. Our 2006 Vue that had to be hauled 60 miles to Las Vegas several times with the same problem the motor refused to run.
 
I found by accident that after removing the cables (2) from the ground side of the battery re-boots the ECM. Our Vue has not had that problem since I discounted the ground cables waited five minutes and replaced them.
 
The reason I disconnected the grounding strap and the cars ground wires off the battery terminal was the interior lights our not turn off. Had I not removed the ground cables the cars battery would have been dead.
 
I discussed the problem recently with the service shop foremen. They do not recommend anyone getting under the hood. Batteries are devices with lots of amps. I can only guess that the ECM did not drop the data in the computers
memory. The other could have been a bad connection in the ground cable or the ground return wires could have caused the problem.
 
It has been two months since I took the cables off and waited five minutes and carefully replaced them on the ground terminal.
Do not attempt to remove the positive cables off the battery.
 
If the car is under warranty have an authorized Saturn Technician solve the problem. If the dealer is not near you then find an auto electrical repair shop. Batteries are dangerous so do not attempt this unless you are a highly skill mechanic.
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FIXED THE VUE! THEN THE WIFE TRADED IT IN by jarheadwarren
Jan 20, 2008 (8:55 pm)
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Our 2003 Vue was completely fixed. Nothing really wrong except for the dummy who left the key on and the battery went dead setting off the antitheft computer. That was what caused the car to not start. The computer thought someone was trying to steal it. A good mechanic in town ASE Certified found out after making several calls that the security system had to be reset and the engine would start. Other than that I had no problems with it, but the wife had to have something nicer(Sportier) and traded it in for a 2004 L300. I really wish everyone the best of luck with their Vues. I had ours up on the mountains climbing rocks and putting the all wheel drive to the test. It isn't a 4X4 truck but for a car it did pretty good. I loved the car. I also have a 2005 Ion 1 which I drive to work (45 miles each way). With the stock tires I was getting 36 to 41 miles per gallon. I have studds on it now which are slightly larger in size and am getting around 34-36. I much prefer the Ion for distance driving and reliability. The only problem I have with it is when the temp hits -10 I have to charge the battery for about 10 minutes before the car will start. I did not get the block heater with my car, but I am not so sure it would do me any good as the battery is what is freezing not the engine.
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INEXPENSIVE DEALER MECHANIC by jarheadwarren
Jan 20, 2008 (9:01 pm)
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One last question for everyone who reads this. WHEN YOU FIND A DEALER REPAIR SHOP THAT ISN'T OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE LET ME KNOW. I have yet to find one that isn't. It doesn't matter what brand of vehicle it is they are all expensive.
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2006 saturn vue wont start by soccerstar
Feb 11, 2008 (2:39 pm)
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I am having similar problems with my vue. When the control module was replaced did it fix it?
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I have a 2006 saturn vue by saturnvue6
Mar 04, 2008 (9:31 am)
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I have had the same problem with the locking system and the light won't go off. now the battery won't start the car.. Does anyone know of a recall on this problem email sss_signs3yahoo.com .. thank you for your post I will try this that others have tried.
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Re: I have a 2006 saturn vue [saturnvue6] by shygirl1219
Apr 03, 2008 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: saturnvue6 (Mar 04, 2008 9:31 am)

I am having the same issues, and I was starting to think it was only me. My 2006 VUE would start and then die within a few seconds, and then after that the interior lights and the headlight would not turn off. I have tired this a few times, and still the same thing. This has happened to me 3 times every 6 months and the last time was this past weekend. 2 times I got strained at a super market, and the other time was at home. I had to call road side assistants for them to call me a tow truck, and then had to wait over an hour for the tow truck to come. By the time they arrived, my car was completely dead. They towed it to the dealer ship I have bought my car from in Trevose PA, and every time I called them they told me it was something different then the first time it had happened, and then they couldn't find nothing wrong with it and always winded up with a new battery. I knew since I got a new battery, this shouldn't happen. But when I talked to the mechanic they kept telling me it was something different then last time and that nothing was wrong. So now after I have read all this, next time my car does it, I'm gonna ask them about the Main Control Module or the ECM? I'm just getting tired of wondering when my car will do this again especially when I'm out at a store. I hope they post a recall or notice that there is a lot of people out there with the same problems. So if anybody else knows anything about recalls or problems with the 2006 VUE please post. I think next time I'm gonna tell them I want a new car, since this is a new car and see if they have ever heard of the lemon law!!!
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Re: I have a 2006 saturn vue [shygirl1219] by greyfox37
Apr 03, 2008 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: shygirl1219 (Apr 03, 2008 6:08 am)

I have a 2002 Saturn Vue and its run well for 4 years now until lately. I can drive for about 30 minutes and then the engine shuts off. Electricity is fine still, so its not the alternator since my battery doesn't drain fast. Radio stays on, windows work, etc. I have to sit back for like 15-20 minutes and then it starts again but shuts off after about 5-10 minutes. I recently had a cracked fuel tank and my fuel sending unit was busted, but both of those have been fixed. I have no drain in fuel or a drip or vapor leak anymore, but this didn't fix the issue either. I am wondering if it is my ECM or my security system shutting off my car (my key does pull out of the ignition even while its driving, so maybe it could be that!). I'll try the security thing first with the car keys
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Re: I have a 2006 saturn vue [greyfox37] by 442dude
Apr 03, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: greyfox37 (Apr 03, 2008 12:58 pm)

4 cylinder or V6? Sounds like an issue with the crankshaft position sensor - as they are on their way out they will start failing intermittently as they get hot. They tell the fuel injectors when to squirt fuel into the engine, when the CPS fails, no fuel is delivered...More common on the V6...I don't think its the security issue as it does run for 30 minutes...check engine light on??

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