2005 and Prior Model Year Saturn Vehicles
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Model Year(s) | Vehicle Line(s) / Condition | Do This | Don't Do This | Reference Information/Bulletin |
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2003-2004 | VUE with VT25E Transaxle - Low Speed Grind Noise and/or Hesitation or Lack of Power While Driving | Reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) with calibration contained on data CD9 or greater. Flush with new fluid, fill with new fluid and install new additive package. | Don’t replace case cover assembly. | 03-07-30-051A |
2002-2003 | VUE with AF33-5 Automatic Transaxle - Engine Flare During 2-3 Shift, Most Noticeable During Light to Moderate Acceleration | Reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM), reset the transmission adaptives, relearn the TCM. | Don’t replace valve body or other transaxle components. | 03-07-30-052B |
2003-2004 | IONs with AF23-5 Automatic Transaxle Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 4Z113056 - Engine Flare During 2-3 Shift, Most Noticeable During Light to Moderate Acceleration | Reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM), reset the transmission adaptives, relearn the TCM. | Don’t replace valve body or other transaxle components. | 03-07-30-052B |
2003-2004 | ION - Creaking/Squeaking Noise From the Front Suspension When Turning the Steering Wheel | Replace front strut bumper. | Don’t replace strut assembly. | 04-03-08-013 |
2003-2004 | Saturn ION with 2.2L Four-Cylinder Engine - Erratic Engine Speed Control at Closed Throttle - Elevated Engine RPM, Crank/No Start and/or Stall | Verify Engine Control Module [ECM] calibration, reprogram ECM if necessary. | Don’t replace IAC valve or PCM. | 04-06-04-029A |
2004 | VUE with 3.5L V-6 Engine (RPO L66) Built Prior To and Including VIN Breakpoint 4S834269 - Crank/No Start/Extended Crank (3 Seconds or Greater) Prior to Vehicle Start, Delay Into Reverse, Inoperative/Intermittent Operation of Components and/or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0621, P0300-P0306, P0571, P0112, P0629, P0693, U2105, U2108, U1088, and U1096 in Electronic Control Unit (ECU) | Inspect C1 and C2 connector at Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and replace PCM and PCM terminals if necessary. | Don’t replace other engine components or controllers. | 04-06-04-061or 04-06-04-059 |
2004 | VUE with 3.5L V-6 Engine - Crank, No Start or Extended Crank Prior to Vehicle Start or Inoperative, Intermittent Operation of Components and/or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0112, P0646, P0629, P0693, and P0571 in Electronic Control Unit (ECU) | Inspect C2 connector at PCM and if necessary replace damaged PCM terminals or secure circuit connector properly to connector coupler body. | Don’t replace PCM, fuel pump or other engine components. | 04-06-04-059 or 04-06-04-061 |
2004 | VUE Vehicles Built Up To and Including VIN Breakpoint 4S885734 - Scraping Noise from Upper Steering Column Behind Steering Wheel | Reposition inflatable restraint steering wheel module wires. | Don’t replace steering column or inflatable restraint steering wheel module. | 04-09-41-005 |
2000-2005 | L-Series Vehicles - Intermittent Dimming (Flickering) of Headlamps and/or Instrument Panel Lighting | Show customer bulletin 04-08-42-001A. | Don’t replace generator or other electrical components. | 04-08-42-001A Available in Electronic Service Information (ESI) |
2000-2005 | L-Series with 3.0 L L81 Engine - Pop Noise Heard from the Engine Compartment, Intake Manifold Area, During Heavy Accel or In Park/Neutral with Heavy Throttle | Reference ESI PIP3135. | Don’t replace intake manifold or other engine components. | ESI PIP3135 |
2002-2003 | VUE with 3.0 L L81 Engine - Pop Noise Heard from Engine Compartment and Intake Manifold Area During Heavy Accel or In Park/Neutral with Heavy Throttle | Reference ESI PIP3135. | Don’t replace intake manifold or other engine components. | ESI PIP3135 |
2002-2004 | VUE with AF33-5 Automatic Transaxle or IONs with AF23-5 Automatic Transaxle - Delay Into Reverse or No Reverse After Valvebody Replacement | Inspect for damaged or missing valve body O-rings. | Don’t replace valve body again. | ESI PIP3122 |
Category Type | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
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Body & Accessories | Information on Intermittent Dimming (Flickering) of Headlamps and/or Instrument Panel Lighting - Normal Characteristic/No Service Required | L-Series | 2000-2005 | 04-08-42-001A |
Body & Accessories | Fuel Gauge Displays an Erratic or False Reading or No Start Condition after Vehicle is Shut Off with Low Fuel Level (Diagnose Fuel Gauge and Fuel Sender and/or Adjust /Replace Fuel Sender) | L-Series | 2000-2005 | 03-08-49-022B |
Engine/ Propulsion System | Limited Service Repair Program for the 3.5L V-6 Engine Assembly (RPO L66) | VUE w/ VIN 4 - RPO L66 | 2004-2005 | 03-06-01-026A |
Engine/ Propulsion System | Service Information Regarding Engine Support During Removal of Right Front Engine Mount Assembly | L-Series VUE w/ VIN R, B - RPO L81 | 2000-2005 2002-2003 | 04-06-01-004A |
Engine/ Propulsion System | Erratic Engine Speed Control at Closed Throttle - Elevated Engine RPM, Crank/No Start and/or Stall (Verify Engine Control Module [ECM] Calibration, Reprogram ECM, if Necessary) | ION w/ VIN F - RPO L61 | 2003-2004 | 04-06-04-029A |
Engine/ Propulsion System | Crank/No Start/Extended Crank (3 Seconds or Greater) Prior to Vehicle Start, Delay Into Reverse, Inoperative/Intermittent Operation of Components and/or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0621, P0300-P0306, P0571, P0112, P0629, P0693, U2105, U2108, U1088, and U1096 in Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (Replace Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and PCM Terminals) | VUE w/ VIN 4 - RPO L66 w/ VIN Break | 2004 | 04-06-04-061 |
HVAC | Odor from A/C at Vehicle Start-Up (Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect Evaporator or Apply Cooling Coil Coating, and/or Enable Afterblow Function) | S-Series w/ RPO C60 | 2000-2002 | 99-01-37-009B |
HVAC | Service Manual Update Regarding Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Replacement | VUE w/ VIN 4 - RPO L66 | 2004 & 2005 | 04-01-37-007 |
HVAC | ION Heater-Ventilation-Air Conditioning (HVAC) Blower Motor Click/Tick or Chirping Noise (Install Blower Motor Cup and Blower Motor Cover) | ION w/ VIN Break | 2003-2004 | 04-01-37-008 |
Restraints | Scraping Noise from Upper Steering Column Behind Steering Wheel (Reposition Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Wires) | VUE w/ VIN Break | 2004 | 04-09-41-005 |
Steering | Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Lubricate Intermediate Shaft) | L-Series | 2000-2005 | 04-02-35-008A |
Transmission/ Transaxle | Limited Service Repair Program for the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Case Assembly (RPO MJ8) | VUE w/ RPO MJ8 | 2004-2005 | 03-07-30-039A |
Transmission/ Transaxle | Limited Service Repair Program for the 5AT Automatic Transaxle Assembly (RPO MJ7/MJ8) | VUE w/ 5AT (RPO MJ7/MJ8) | 2004-2005 | 03-07-30-040A |
Transmission/ Transaxle | Engine Flare During 2-3 Shift, Most Noticeable During Light to Moderate Acceleration (Reprogram TCM) | VUE w/ RPO M45 VUE w/ RPO M09/M45 ION w/ RPO M43 and VIN Break | 2002 2003 2003-2004 | 03-07-30-052B |
Transmission/ Transaxle | No Movement in Drive or Reverse with or without Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0741, P0742, P0841, P1756, P1758, P1882 (Replace VT25E Transaxle Assembly) | VUE - Retrofitted with a 2003 or 2004 VT25E (VTi) Transaxle (RPO M16/M75) VUE and ION Vehicles - with VT25E (VTi) Transaxle (RPO M16/M75) | 2002 2003-2004 | 04-07-30-024A |
Transmission/ Transaxle | Revised VT25E (VTi) Spacer Plate Available | VUE - Retrofitted with a 2003 or 2004 VT25E (VTi) Transaxle (RPO M75/M16) VUE and ION Vehicles - with VT25E (VTi) Transaxle (RPO M75/M16) | 2002 2003-2004 | 04-07-30-036 |
Model Year(s) | Component on Restriction | Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number |
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2004 | Saturn VUE MJ7/MJ8 Automatic Transmission Assemblies | Bulletin # 03-07-30-040 Saturn Technical Assistance Center 1-800-828-2112, prompt 1, (Canada English 1-800-263-7740, Canada French 1-800-263-7960) |
2004 | Saturn ION Supercharged 2.0L LSJ Ecotec Engine | Bulletin #04-06-01-014 Saturn Technical Assistance Center 1-800-828-2112, prompt 1, (Canada English 1-800-263-7740, Canada French 1-800-263-7960) |
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