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Saturn Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Technical Bulletins Released in September 2004

Subject:Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Technical Bulletins Released in September 2004

Models:2005 and Prior Model Year Saturn Vehicles



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Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle Issues -- Fix It Right the First Time

Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information/Bulletin

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

Saturn Technical Bulletins Released in September 2004

Category Type

Subject

Model(s)

Model Year(s)

Bulletin Number

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

Parts on Restriction at TAC (as of September 2004)

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

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)