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Saturn Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues and Parts Restriction Information for September, 2005

Subject:Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues and Parts Restriction Information for September, 2005

Models:2006 and Prior Model Year Saturn Vehicles



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Vehicle Issues -- Fix It Right the First Time

Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s)/ Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information/ Bulletin

2004-2005

ION Red Line - shift knob comes off.

Replace or repair shift knob.

Don’t replace entire shift control (shifter) assembly.

PIC3619A, 05-07-29-006

2004-2005

ION - clunk noise from front of vehicle when turning

Diagnose and replace intermediate shaft if necessary.

Don't replace steering gear.

PIC3687

2005

Relay with US8/US9 radios - presets change or audio lost.

Set radio alternate frequency (AF) to OFF.

Don't replace radio.

05-08-44-019

2005-2006

Relay - rear rocker molding loose.

Replace only rear rocker molding, now available as separate pieces.

Don't replace entire rocker molding (front and rear).

05-08-111-007

2005-2006

Relay - high effort to sound horn or horn only sounds when certain spots pressed

Replace horn pad springs.

Don't replace inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

05-08-54-001

2005

VUE - sunroof will not close.

Replace sunroof control module.

Don't replace sunroof assembly, sunroof motor, or switch.

05-08-67-010

2006

VUE - security system sounds or dome light will not turn off.

Add foam strip to IP end panel support to ensure door jamb switch opens.

Don't replace door jamb switch or BCM.

PIT3725

2006

VUE - SIR code B0092 or PPSS code 52 set.

Check seat back (heated seat) 4-way connector for intermittent contact.

Don't replace PPS sensor.

PIT3723

2005-2006

VUE - intermittent poor AC performance or vapor from vents

Verify that temperature sensor cavity is packed with thermal grease.

Don't replace TXV.

PIT3689

2006

VUE and ION - radio setup after radio install (all radios)

Use Saturn Service Stall system to configure radio to vehicle.

Don't return vehicle to customer after radio installation without configuring radio with SSS.

PIT3716

Saturn Field Actions and Service Bulletins Released in September, 2005

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Parts on Restriction at TAC (as of September, 2005)

Model Year(s)

Component on Restriction

Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number

2004-2006

XM Digital Radio Receiver

Bulletin 03-08-44-022B, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227

2006

VUE and ION - all radios

Preliminary Information PIT3627A, DealerWorld message VSS20050594 (9/20/05)

2006

2.4L LE5 engines

Bulletin 05-06-01-012A