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#94 of 142 Electrical Problems??? by cocacolaman

Sep 06, 2011 (1:19 pm)

About a year ago, my 2008 Saturn Vue wouldn't start one morning before work. My neighbor jump started it for me when I was at work, and took it over to a garage, where nobody had an explaination as to what was wrong. The battery was fine, the alternator, everything. And the car was fine since.
 
About 2 months ago, I noticed at night that my Hazard Light button and the headlight switch are lit up. I was afraid I might have a dead battery, but never seem to. This weekend, my car wouldn't start two times. I took it to my brother-in-law this morning. He said that everything checks out perfect on it, and it started right up for him.
 
Am I losing my mind? Can anybody tell me if they have come across similar things? I am getting fed up with the GM dealerships, because they all seem to not give a rats butt when I call them. PLEASE PLEASE someone help me out here!
 
Adam Pfingstl
Dazed and Confused!

#95 of 142 Re: Electrical Problems??? [cocacolaman] by gmcustsvc

Sep 08, 2011 (7:26 am)

Replying to: cocacolaman (Sep 06, 2011 1:19 pm)
cocacolaman,
 
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. Could you please go more into detail on the problems you have encountered with the GM dealership? Have you spoken with GM Customer Assistance?
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#96 of 142 Re: Electrical Problems??? [cocacolaman] by steelheart214

Sep 26, 2011 (9:58 pm)

Replying to: cocacolaman (Sep 06, 2011 1:19 pm)
I had the same problem, 3 times in the last year. YES, I took it in too and they couldn't find anything wrong. It's acting up again and I know what will happen. Waste my valuable time taking it in and they won't find nothing wrong!!!! I came online to see if anybody else was having issues and came across this web page.

#97 of 142 Re: Electrical Problems??? [steelheart214] by gmcustsvc

Oct 06, 2011 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: steelheart214 (Sep 26, 2011 9:58 pm)
steelheart214,
Has the dealer involved Technical Assistance? If not, I would recommend asking them to do so. Have you spoke with Customer Assistance? I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#98 of 142 2008 Vue no start after dead battery by carsingarage

Oct 27, 2011 (9:45 am)

2008 Saturn Vue XE, The original battery gave up the ghost. It would not hold a charge and failed current draw test. No big deal right ! I purchased a new battery and installed it. The car would not crank. All dash lights and systems seemed to work correctly but no crank. Disconnected battery to reset ECU. Tried waiting 10 minutes, 1 hour and over night. Same situation. On first start the anti theft light came on before crank and never again. Clearly something was not right. Long story short, after pulling each fuse for ECU, TCU and BCM one at a time the car would then crank and start. Due to either the low voltage from the bad battery or replacing the battery the TDM was not talking to the other modules correctly. I hope this keeps someone from pulling their hair out during what should be a simple battery replacement.

#99 of 142 Re: 2008 Vue no start after dead battery [carsingarage] by arcticvue

Nov 19, 2011 (11:49 am)

Replying to: carsingarage (Oct 27, 2011 9:45 am)
Hey Carsingarage:
Sounds like I'm having the same or similar problem with my 2008 Saturn Vue Redline. Walked out to it yesterday, acted like a dead battery. Was able to jump start it last night, but walked out this morning - same thing. I realized that it might be more complex than a dead battery.
Just to make sure that I don't misunderstand, you're saying that you replaced the fuses, not just pulled and put back, to get your Saturn to crank? Are you saying that after all of that, the TDM still does not talk to the other modules correctly?
Also, I've read about Saturns having BCM issues. Is it possible that I instead or also have a BCM problem?
Finally, do you think that there is a possibility that my battery is O.K., but that I just need to go through the fuse pulling process? (I'm being hopeful)

#100 of 142 Re: 2008 Vue no start after dead battery [arcticvue] by gmcustsvc

Nov 22, 2011 (11:54 am)

Replying to: arcticvue (Nov 19, 2011 11:49 am)
arcticvue,
I would recommend speaking with your GM dealer of choice. Thank you for posting your concerns. Please keep me updated on your progress. Please feel free to email me directly.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#101 of 142 2002 Saturn Vue turns over but won't start by brooke_april84

Dec 09, 2011 (1:42 pm)

I have been problems starting 2002 Saturn Vue for about a month now. First we thought it was the fuel pump, and it's not. The car will turn over but 90% of the time will not turn on. When it does actually start, it spits and sputters and if you hit the gas it will stay on. However, I can't get it to start again. The car turns over fine but I cannot get it to turn on. Any suggestions would be very helpful.

#102 of 142 Re: 2002 Vue [nozz44] by jmac19

Dec 13, 2011 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: nozz44 (Aug 10, 2009 10:56 am)
I had a problem where the 2002 Vue would just shut off whlie driving, hen it wouldn't restart until it sat for a while.
 
The garage replaced the Crank Shaft Sensor and this seems to be working so far.
 
Has anyone else replaced this?

#103 of 142 2008 Vue won't start by bythelake

Dec 13, 2011 (5:19 pm)

I expect more from a $28,000 car with less than 40,000 miles. Had my car packed last month for a trip to North Carolina and turned the key and nothing. The car wouldn't start. I called Classic where I take my car and the service man told me it was probably the battery. Ok. I called for a jump. I took it to Auto Zone thinking bad battery. Nice guy did a diagnostic test on battery/starter/etc, nothing showed wrong. I took my trip afraid to turn the car off. Okay, maybe car was having a bad day. Month later, tonight I am ready to go to the store and the car won't start. Now I'm disgusted. I called for a jump again. Wouldn't start. Lights come on and I hear click, click, click. Tomorrow I have it towed to the dealer and will take some of the comments with me that I have read tonight.

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