What are the problems with a Saturn Vue?

What are the problems with a Saturn Vue?

Multiple engine trouble lights were on including traction system and stability control. Added to cost of replacing head and 4 valves was new timing belt and tensioner, intake and exhaust actuators, coolant and oil/filter. Fuel pump replaced fortunately under warranty.

Why does my Saturn Vue make a humming noise?

Lastly everytime I put in reverse or when I lightly put pressure on the brakes when driving I get this noise like a humming (errrrrrr) noise. Its not the grinding/squealing noise you would get when brake pads needs replaced.

Why does my Saturn Vue have a burning oil smell?

Second, everytime I brake suddenly, a cloud of smoke comes from the front end and there is a burning oil smell. The oil is fine and no leaks. Again mechanic says it could be a cracked CV boot throwing grease?

Is there an extended warranty on a Saturn Vue?

Thank God that ordeal is over….I suggest that if you can to purchase an extended warranty. Anyway they found 3 codes (the codes errors were C0460, C0045 and P0346). They calibrated the streering position sensor and cleared all the codes.

That is where it requires a scanner cable of body control codes. 1: Instrument lights blinking off. 2: Instrument gauges not working or bouncing around. 3: Radio blinking off. 4: Turn signals don’t work. 5: Turn signal activation disengages cruise control. 6: Cruise control cannot be set.

Is there an ECM for a Saturn Vue?

No, the ECM will probably not resolve your problem, and it will cost you a lot of money. I did that, and still had the same problem afterwards. Recently though, I took my Saturn Vue to the Kuni Chevy dealer here in Sacramento. They did a diagnostic, and the engine was fine.

How often does my 2005 Saturn Vue stall?

I have a 2005 Saturn vue when i drive it it stalls. I have to pull off the road turn it off then restart it. It stalls at different times i drove 20 miles and it stalled 7 times then i drove 20 miles and only stalled once.

Where is the battery cable on a Saturn Vue?

There should also be a flat braided cable that goes from the frame to the body, usually on the firewall. If the battery is holding charge, the alternator is putting out 13+V and the grounds are all good, then you are at a point where you need to see what the system is telling the body controller.

That is where it requires a scanner cable of body control codes. 1: Instrument lights blinking off. 2: Instrument gauges not working or bouncing around. 3: Radio blinking off. 4: Turn signals don’t work. 5: Turn signal activation disengages cruise control. 6: Cruise control cannot be set.

What are the warning lights on a Saturn?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Saturn. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 30 of them, so search carefully!

Where are the lights on the dashboard located?

Most vehicles have a dashboard lights control switch that will dim the dashboard lights, as well as turn them off. Check the control switch, which should be located on the console near the steering column or part of the headlight switch. Tail lights and dash lights are connected through the tail light (and/or brake light) fuse.

Why are the lights on my dashboard not working?

Adjust the dial or knob to see if that fixes the problem. If the switch was accidentally bumped, your dashboard lights might have been turned off. Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb.

How much does it cost to repair a Saturn engine p0442?

The cost of diagnosing the P0442 SATURN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When to do an oil change on a Saturn Vue?

VEHICLE DRIVEN FOR 10K MILES. NO OIL CHANGE LIGHT CAME ON. ADVISED BY DEALER THEY WOULD FIX “REFLASH” AND PERFORM OIL CHANGE. ADVISED OF 3K OIL CHANGE INTERVAL DESPITE MANUFAC RECOMMENDATIONS TO WAIT FOR LIGHT.

How much does it cost to repair a Saturn?

The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. When is the P0442 SATURN code detected? Malfunction is detected when EVAP control system has a leak, EVAP control system does not operate properly.

What is the owner manual for a Saturn Vue?

This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

How does the head restraint work on a Saturn Vue?

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s head restraints are not designed to be removed. Active Head Restraint System

Multiple engine trouble lights were on including traction system and stability control. Added to cost of replacing head and 4 valves was new timing belt and tensioner, intake and exhaust actuators, coolant and oil/filter. Fuel pump replaced fortunately under warranty.

Why does my Saturn Vue make a groaning sound?

Pleasa advise. Looks like other complaints similar to mine. When idling along at about 1300-1500RPM, with no real strain on the engine, the RPMs oscillate up and down about 200 RPM and the transmission makes a groaning sound.

VEHICLE DRIVEN FOR 10K MILES. NO OIL CHANGE LIGHT CAME ON. ADVISED BY DEALER THEY WOULD FIX “REFLASH” AND PERFORM OIL CHANGE. ADVISED OF 3K OIL CHANGE INTERVAL DESPITE MANUFAC RECOMMENDATIONS TO WAIT FOR LIGHT.

What kind of transmission does a 2004 Saturn Vue have?

My cousin has a 2004 Vue with the variable transmission. She has 56,000 miles on it. Backing out of the driveway last week and it simply would not move, forward or back. She called the dealer, who towed it the 1 1/2 hrs to the ‘local’ dealer and she feared the worst knowing she couldn’t afford to replace the transmission.

When did the second generation Saturn Vue come out?

In this article, we consider the second-generation Saturn Vue, produced from 2007 to 2010. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Saturn Vue 2008, 2009 and 2010, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

Where is the blower motor on a Saturn Vue?

The blower motor in a Saturn Vue is found by first removing the passenger side insulator panel. Unplug the electrical connector, remove the four screws and pull out the blower motor.

Where is the coolant reservoir on a Saturn Vue?

Check for proper levels of coolant. The reservoir is located at the very front of the vehicle in a white plastic jug. Remove the cap of the reservoir and shine a flashlight into it.

What’s the problem with my 2008 Saturn Vue?

A week ago I started driving my 2008 Saturn Vue and was on the road for about 2 minutes and noticed speedometer and tach ware not working. Noticed low tire indicator and door ajar indicator and a couple of others. Continued driving and the radio went off. Drove 10 miles to home and turned off the car.

Why is my Vue command not found on Windows?

Open your command line and run the following command. vue init webpack my-project. The above command normally installs a demo project form Webpack, but you should get an error. ‘vue’ is not recognized as an internal or external command. Or your error might be list Vue command not found.

How can I install Vue from the command line?

So, if you don’t have Nodejs, just go to their website and download the current version. Install Vue-CLI with the following command. npm install -g vue-cli. It will install Vue-CLI globally, which according to the documentation when you install any NPM package globally, you can access it through the command line.

Where can I find the Vue command in NodeJS?

So, if you don’t have Nodejs, just go to their website and download the current version. It will install Vue-CLI globally, which according to the documentation when you install any NPM package globally, you can access it through the command line. Open your command line and run the following command.

Why does my car sputter when I Turn on the engine?

This problem is caused when the fuel pump can’t deliver a smooth flow of fuel to the engine; periodically, your engine receives only air when it was expecting to receive fuel. This interruption in fuel flow causes your engine to skip several power strokes, forcing the engine to sputter and jerk.

What happens if you don’t know your spark timing?

Without accurate timing information, fuel injection won’t occur as efficiently as it should. That means the engine will need to use more gas and your morning commute will use up more fuel than usual. Lack of proper spark timing can cause a different problem: one or more of the cylinders may misfire. That is to say combustion may be disrupted.

Are there any problems with the Saturn’s series?

Saturn experimented with making these out of plastic, it was a huge failure. ALL of them failed, if you still own one of these cars and it hasn’t been replaced, it has failed. Symptoms include hard starting, rough idle, temperature gauge not working, awful fuel economy, poor performance, and stumbling, among many other things.

What kind of spark plugs do Saturn’s series use?

Most copper plugs fit this description. Narrow fine wire electrodes almost always cause problems, usually a p0300 and running like the car needs new plugs. The easiest thing to do here is just use the OE spark plugs, they’re inexpensive and just work. NGK BKR5ESA-11 (DOHC) and BKR4ESA-11 (SOHC). These have a higher than normal failure rate.

What causes a Saturn’s to slam into reverse?

This causes the car to “slam” into reverse and/or harsh upshifts, depending on which is worn. It will eventually destroy the line pressure solenoid, which will make for very hard upshifts. If left for a while, it will knock the input shaft nut loose, further worsening the condition of the shifts.

What should the electrode diameter be on a Saturn s?

Without getting into too much detail, the basic requirement is the diameter of the electrode should be roughly the width of the ground. Most copper plugs fit this description. Narrow fine wire electrodes almost always cause problems, usually a p0300 and running like the car needs new plugs.

What’s the engine code on a 2004 Saturn Ion?

2004 Saturn ION with Ecotec 2.2: Engine misfire with code P0300, ICM problem? Car came in with a misfire complaint and check engine light on with code p0300. Looking at misfire history confirms high misfire counts on cylinders 1 and 4 along with lower counts on cylinders 2 & 3. Fuel trims OK LTFT < 10. Plugs are fouled.

Can a bad ICM cause a crank sensor to go bad?

Therefore, the second symptom that leads you on the path of a BAD ICM or crank sensor is: No spark at any of the ignition coils. Of course, when it comes to Ignition System failures, this is not an absolute truth. These two components could display any number of behaviors when they go bad.