Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Bulletins Released in December 2004 and January 2005
| Subject: | Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Bulletins Released in December 2004 and January 2005 |
| Models: | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Issues | ||||
2000 - 2005 | L-Series - Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation | Lubricate intermediate shaft with lubrication kit P/N 26098237. | Don’t replace the intermediate shaft or steering column. | 04-02-35-008A |
2002 - 2005 | L-Series with 3.0L L81 Engine - Insufficient Heat, Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On, DTC P0128 Set | Replace thermostat (P/N 24420653) and O-ring seals. | Don’t replace the thermostat and housing as an assembly. | 03-06-02-002A (Bulletin in approval process.) |
2002 - 2003 | VUE with 3.0L L81 Engine - Insufficient Heat, Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On, DTC P0128 Set | Replace thermostat (P/N 24420653) and O-ring seals. | Don’t replace the thermostat and housing as an assembly. | 03-06-02-002A (Bulletin in approval process.) |
2005 | Relay - Power Sliding Door Motor Replacement Procedure | Remove 15 amp PSD fuse from the instrument panel fuse block and adjust cables prior to installing new motor. | Don’t plug in and power up new motor without removing 15 amp PSD fuse and adjusting cables. | SI Document ID# 1541213 for left hand door and/or or SI Document ID# 1501361 for right hand door. |
2005 | ION with 2.2L 4-Cylinder L61 Engine Built Up to and Including VIN Breakpoint 5Z135349 Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0300, Misfire Detected and/or P0315 Crankshaft Variation Position Not Learned and/or P0507 - Idle Speed Too High and/or P1574 Stop Lamp Switch Circuit and/or P1621 Control Module Long Term Memory Performance Set and/or Cruise Control is Inoperative | Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM) with Saturn Service Stall System (SSS) software version 12.0 (2004 or later data CD). | Don’t replace any other engine or cruise components. | 05-06-04-005 |
2004 - 2005 | ION Red Line with 2.0L Engine (VIN P - RPO LSJ) - Engine Runs Rough After Extended Crank and/or Engine Hesitation on Acceleration after Initial Cold Start During Ambient Temperatures Below 10° C (50° F) | Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM) with Saturn Service Stall System (SSS) software version 1.0 (2005 or later data CD). | Don’t replace any engine components. | 05-06-04-006 |
2005 | ION - Fuel Gauge May Intermittently Drop to Empty Even with Nearly a Full Tank of Fuel and/or Speedometer May Drop to Zero and/or Security Telltale May Come On with U1064 Stored in the ECM. | Reference SI PI PIC3328 and clear DTC if applicable. | Don’t replace Instrument Panel (I/P) cluster, fuel level sender, or Body Control Module (BCM). | SI PI PIC3328 |
2004 - 2005 | VUE Vehicles with 3.5L V-6 Engine - Cruise Control Inoperative and/or Service Engine Soon (SES) Telltale Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0571 Stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | Clear DTC with Tech 2 and wait for future field communication. | Don’t replace any cruise control components. | 04-08-68-004A |
2004 | VUE with 3.5L V-6 Engine (VIN 4 - RPO L66) - B1372 as well as Various U-Codes (e.g. U2105, U2106, etc.) | Clear DTC with Tech 2 and wait for future field communication. | Don’t replace controllers/modules. | SI PI PIC3258 |
2005 | The Following RPAs are Ship Direct Parts from Supplier to Retailer (Not Shipped with Vehicle): RELAY - VDJ - Toy Box, VEH - Overhead Console, AQW - Sit & Lift Mobility Chair ION - D81 - Aero Wing Rear Spoiler VUE - R1V - BVE running boards and T43 Spoiler | Consult with parts department for location of RPA components. | Don’t submit missing RPA components under warranty. | Parts and Accessories bulletin 04-PA-05 |
2003 - 2004 | ION Sedans - Instruction on When or If to Install Headlamp Harness on Vehicles Involved in Campaign 04095 | Follow campaign instructions and install 2 new bulbs (and resistor kit if needed). If after new bulb(s) is installed and new bulb(s) will not illuminate, then and only then install new headlamp harness. | Don’t replace the harness just because the socket appears deformed. | Campaign 04095 |
2003 - 2005 | ION - Premature and/or Irregular Tire Wear | Verify the concern and adjust the front total toe as necessary to the new preferred setting of (+0.20° ± 0.05°) for tire wear issues. Reference this bulletin and SI for new alignment specifications. | Don’t follow alignment specs in the printed manual, as they have been changed. | 05-03-07-001 |
2005 | Relay - Speedometer Drops to Zero Intermittently While on an OnStar® Call | Inform customer that Saturn is aware of the concern and working on a resolution. | Don’t replace the OnStar® VCIM. | SI PI PIT3333 |
Category Type | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Body and Accessories | Sunroof Drain Hose Rattle (Install Mastic Patch) | ION w/ RPO CF5 w/ VIN Break | 2003 - 2004 | 04-08-67-007A |
Body and Accessories | Cruise Control Inoperative and/or Service Engine Soon (SES) Telltale Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0571 Stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (Clear DTC P0571) | VUE w/ RPO L66 | 2004 - 2005 | 04-08-68-004A |
Driveline Axle | Moan/Growl Noise/Vibration from Rear of Vehicle when Turning at Low Speeds (Replace Rear Drive Module Differential Clutch Drum) | VUE w/ AWD | 2003 - 2004 | 03-04-20-003B |
Engine / Propulsion System | Service Engine Soon (SES) Telltale Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0171, P0174 and/or P0175 (Refer to Diagnostic Procedure in this Bulletin and Replace Mass Air Flow [MAF] Sensor, if Necessary) | L-Series w/ RPO L81 | 2000 - 2003 | 01-06-04-016A |
Engine / Propulsion System | Service Manual Update - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0601, P0602, P0603, P064, P0605, P0606, P0607, P1600, P1621, P1627, P1680, P1681, P1683, or P2610 | L-Series w/ RPO L81 | 2004 and 2005 | 04-06-04-026A |
Engine / Propulsion System | Service Engine Soon (SES) and/or Reduced Power Lamp Illuminating Following Cold Engine Start Up In Subfreezing Temperatures, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0638, P1510 and/or P1516 Stored in Engine Control Module (ECM) (Re-locate Small Primary Positive Crankcase Ventilation [PCV] Hose) | L-Series w/ RPO L81 | 2000 - 2005 | 04-06-04-085 |
General Information | Trailer, Recreational and Disabled Vehicle Towing Information for 2000 - 2005 Saturn Vehicles | L-Series VUE ION Relay | 2000 - 2005 2002 - 2005 2003 - 2005 2005 | 03-00-89-033A |
Transmission / Transaxle | Vehicle Does Not Shift or Move After Running for a Period of Time and/or Check Engine Light is ON and DTC P0741 is Set (Replace Torque Converter, Valve Body, Clean Out Transaxle and Install New Flex Plate Bolts and Washers) | VUE w/ AF33-5 ION w/ AF23-5 | 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004 | 03-07-30-023B |
Transmission / Transaxle | Service Manual Update - Liquid Polyacrylate (PA) Sealant Application Requirements | VUE and ION w/ VT25E RPO M75/M16 | 2002 - 2005 2003 - 2004 | 04-07-30-011B |
Body and Accessories | Compact Disc (CD) or DVD Player Skipping, Inoperative, Sluggish, and/or Long Search Times | All Saturn Vehicles | 2005 and Prior | 05-08-44-001 |
Body and Accessories | OnStar® Generation 6 (Digital) System Inoperative/Has No Power, LED Light Not On (Remove/Reinstall OnStar® Fuse and Replace Vehicle Communication Interface Module [VCIM] or Follow SI Diagnostics) | ION, VUE, and Relay | 2005 | 05-08-46-001 |
Body and Accessories | Unable to Connect to OnStar® or OnStar® Personal Calling Inoperative in Alaska Only (Change Transceiver ID) | Saturn Vehicles with Analog OnStar® System (RPO UE1) | 2002 - 2005 | 05-08-46-002 |
Body and Accessories | Erratic Fuel Gauge Readings (Install Updated Engine Control Module [ECM]) | ION Vehicles with 2.2L Engine (VIN F - RPO L61) | 2005 | 05-08-49-004 |
Engine / Propulsion System | Service Engine Soon Lamp Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0300 "Misfire Detected" and/or P0315 "Crankshaft Variation Position Not Learned" and/or P0507 "Idle Speed Too High" and/or P1574 "Stop Lamp Switch Circuit" and/or P1621 "Control Module Long Term Memory Performance" Set and/or Cruise Control is Inoperative (Reprogram Engine Control Module [ECM] with Updated Calibration) | ION Vehicles With 2.2L 4-Cylinder Engine (VIN F - RPO L61) with VIN Break | 2005 | 05-06-04-005 |
Engine / Propulsion System | Engine Runs Rough After Extended Crank, and/or Engine Hesitation on Acceleration after Initial Cold Start During Ambient Temperatures Below 10°C (50°F) (Reprogram Powertrain Control Module [PCM]) | ION Red Line with 2.0L Engine (VIN P - RPO LSJ) | 2004 - 2005 | 05-06-04-006 |
General Information | Rear Seat Operation - Instruction for Removal and Installation | Relay | 2005 | 05-00-89-002 |
Suspension | Premature and/or Irregular Tire Wear (Set Front Sum Toe and Rotate Tires as Necessary) | ION | 2003 - 2005 | 05-03-07-001 |
Transmission / Transaxle | Automatic Transmission Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or Service Engine Soon (SES) LIght On as a Result of the Use of an Excessively/Over-Oiled Aftermarket, Reusable Air Filter | All Saturn Vehicles | 2005 and Prior | 04-07-30-013A |
Model Year(s) | Component on Restriction | Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
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) |
2004-2005 | Saturn VUE All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Case Assembly | Bulletin # 03-07-30-039A Saturn Technical Assistance Center 1-800-828-2112, prompt 1, (Canada English 1-800-263-7740, Canada French 1-800-263-7960) |
2004-2005 | Saturn XM Digital Radio Receiver | Bulletin # 04-08-44-009 Saturn Technical Assistance Center 1-800-828-2112, prompt * (The prompt for XM radio callers is combined with the OnStar® prompt.) |
