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#1 of 5 Electrical Problems on Saturn Vue? by huntel2 Jul 10, 2009 (6:42 pm)
I have a Saturn Vue, 2006 and for the last month I've been afraid to get in my car because I worry that it will stop functioning...   A month ago my car wouldn't start. I got a jump, went to get the battery checked, it was OK, and there wasn't an explanation for it.   Today my car wouldn't start. I cried for a minute, tried again, and it started, but the start up took slightly longer than it normally does.   I went and got the battery tested, it was bad, I changed it.   3 hours later (after I had driven the car for about 20 minutes, parked it and turned it off) I got back in my car, and it turned on normally, but none of the lights on my dash board or radio turned on, (but the radio still worked). I drove for about a minute and the lights turned on. I turned my car off and restarted it, and it turned on normally.   I am hoping this isn't an electrical problem, aren't those expensive? Can anyone shed any light?   (on a separate note, about once every 6 months i have to replace my radio fuse because it just stops working and my radio won't turn on... not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I wanted to mention it)   (on another separate note that I wanted to mention, I have one headlight that went out on the same day that my car wouldn't start a month ago, but then it came back on so I didn't replace it. Last night when I got home I realized it was out again (I check it every day to make sure), and then this morning is when I had the problems... not sure if there's a connection).   Thank you!   Huntel2 Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 10, 2009 7:58 pm) huntel2 (Jul 12, 2009 4:20 am)
#2 of 5 Re: Electrical Problems on Saturn Vue? [huntel2] by tidester HOST Jul 10, 2009 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: huntel2 (Jul 10, 2009 6:42 pm) From your description, yes, it does sound like an electrical problem. You may have a short circuit somewhere in your system, a faulty alternator or some electronic control unit is malfunctioning. The hard part is finding the root cause of the problem but "expensive" is a relative term. E.g. I'd much prefer looking for electrical problems than having an engine or transmission rebuilt.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: huntel2 (Jul 12, 2009 4:20 am)
#3 of 5 Re: Electrical Problems on Saturn Vue? [tidester] by huntel2 Jul 12, 2009 (4:20 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 10, 2009 7:58 pm) Actually I think I found the source of the problem. At least I really hope I did. It just happened to be a lot of unfortunate coincidences. My light is just dead. My battery was dead. And the reason my dash lights weren't on was because someone turned that weird disc thing right above my radio that controls in LED light intensity. That's the only conclusion I can come up with that immediately fixes the problem. I have no idea what the point of that dial is for, I just know keeping it turned in 1 direction solves the problem.   Thank you for the help!
#4 of 5 Vehicle Ground Location, Anyone? by Hiker67 Oct 14, 2009 (4:53 am)
I had a bad ground in the front, which affected my turn signals, AC compressor, horn, and maybe a few other things. When I drew enough electrical current, the engine would actually die. I ran a wire from the horn ground wire to the stud where the cable from the negative battery terminal attaches to the body. This seems to fix the problem, but I would like to fix the bad ground if I can find it. Does anyone know where on the body the harness that the horn ground feeds into attaches to the body for a ground? I want to check the contact there if I can get to it. Thanks for any help.
#5 of 5 Anyone have problems with Saturn Vue stock Radio? Help!? by melody8213 Oct 18, 2009 (11:47 am)
I have a 2006 Saturn Vue and today I got in the car turned the radio on and there is absolutely no power! It's dead. Now there is a story that goes along with this. I bought my Vue in Jan 06 and within about 2 weeks the trouble with the radio started. At that point the radio looked to be on however there was no audio.I was annoyed but took it to the dealer and they replaced the amp. Well it worked for a few months and the same thing happened. I took it in again and they "re-booted" the radio and it worked again. You won't believe this but I have had to take the car in for the same problem with the radio 8 times! There was one occasion when the radio simply would not come on (like what is happening today) so they replaced the radio.The last time I had a problem they said they replaced the Amp...again and it worked!! Well now of course the vehicle warranty has expired and I'm not sure what to do but I feel that this is totally unacceptable. The last time I expressed my frustration to a manager at the dealership because I had been in 8 times for the radio his response was "We have brand new radios upstairs. You should buy one!" Literally no empathy from this manager at all! I feel like they should be giving me an upgrade at no cost for the inconvenience of this situation. I think if I bring it in to them and they try to charge me to repair or replace it now that the warranty is expired I may lose my cool and become irate! It's been a hassle for almost 4 years now and every time I get in my car I cross my fingers when I turn on the radio. I guess any advice from anyone who has had a similar situation would be helpful but I would like to know if anyone knows how to reboot this type of radio. Or could it be a fuse? I would be willing to troubleshoot myself before bringing it in

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