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

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

2004-2005

All Cars and Trucks - State-of-Charge Upon Delivery of New Vehicle

Check and record battery’s state-of-charge per revised PDI procedure.

Don’t remove and replace battery.

New PDI and Bulletin 04-SE-03

(in Canada, HOL # 2004-208)

2003-2004

ION- Squeak, Rattle, Pop or Clunk Noise From Front of Vehicle During Suspension Movement

Replace Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulators with correct part depending on suspension type (FE1 use P/N 10370615, FE2 use P/N 10370616.)

Don’t replace with incorrect Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulators, which may lead to a noise concern.

04-03-08-003A

2005

ION and VUE equipped with 6- disc CD player RPO US9 - An instruction label has been added to the face of radio (CD loading and operation information)

Leave label on face plate of radio, to be removed by customer only.

Don’t remove label on faceplate of radio which contains customer operating instructions.

04-I-12

(in Canada, TT # SSI 109)

2004-2005

ION and VUE with 6-Disc CD Player (RPO US9) - Compact Disc (CD) Will Not Eject/Load or CD Function Inoperative in 6-Disc CD MP3 Player/Radio

Reset CD player and complete questionnaire.

Don’t replace radio if it functions correctly after it has been reset.

04-08-44-018

2004-2005

ION with Power Mirrors - Outside Power Mirror Inoperative

Follow diagnostics in service manual/SI.

Don’t simply replace outside rearview mirror switch.

Reference appropriate service information in manual/SI.

2003-2004

ION Sedans with Sunroof (RPO CF5) Built Up To and Including VIN Breakpoint 4Z200281- Sunroof Drain Hose Rattle

Install mastic patch on the upper rail of the space frame directly above sunroof drain tube connector.

Don’t replace sunroof module or drain tubes.

04-08-67-007

2002-2003

VUE with 2.2L 4-Cylinder Engine (RPO L61) - Check Engine Light On with P0440 or P0442 Stored

Diagnose Evaporative Emission [EVAP] System and if no leak is detected, reprogram Engine Control Module [ECM].

Don’t replace EVAP system components if no leak is detected.

04-06-04-033A

2002-2004

VUE - Crank No Start, Hard Start, Stalling, or Front Lamps Intermittently Inoperative Setting Any of the Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) - P0629, B2752, B3722, B3717, B2717, B2600, B2722

Tighten or replace the left forward lamp ground splice pack (G101) nut, which may be loose or missing.

Don’t replace BCM or other related components.

04-06-03-007

2004-2005

Saturn ION Red Line Coupe with 2.0 L LSJ Engine - Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On, Engine Starts but Runs Rough and Stalls Repeatedly, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0443, P0102, P0135, P0141, P0023A

Inspect for open 15 amp emission fuse and if found, replace fuse and coolant pump charge air cooler.

Don’t simply replace the fuse.

04-06-02-009

1992-2002

S-Series - Cruise Control is Inoperative or Will Not Set/Engage After the Manual Transaxle Has Been Replaced

Inspect to determine if correct transaxle (MP2 vs MP3) is installed in the vehicle.

Don’t replace or adjust cruise control components.

ESI PIP3178

1992-2002

S-Series - Delay and Harsh Engagement into Drive and/or Harsh Engagement Into Reverse, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Gears After Repairs in which the Clutch Spring Packs were Removed/Replaced

Inspect the 1st clutch spring pack to verify that the 1st clutch spring pack is located in 1st clutch.

Don’t replace valve body or other transaxle components.

ESI PIP3175

Saturn Technical Bulletins Released in October 2004

Category Type

Subject

Model(s)

Model Year(s)

Bulletin Number

Body and Accessories

Aftermarket Window Tinting Scratched or Torn (Replace Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strips)

ION w/ VIN Break

2003-2004

03-08-64-038A

Body and Accessories

Compact Disc (CD) Will Not Eject/Load or CD Function Inoperative in 6-Disc CD MP3 Player/Radio (Reset CD Player and Complete Questionnaire)

ION

VUE

2004-2005

04-08-44-018

Body and Accessories

Sunroof Drain Hose Rattle (Install Mastic Patch)

ION Sedans

2003-2004

04-08-67-007

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) (Reprogram PCM)

VUE w/ VIN 4 - RPO L66

2004

04-08-68-004

Engine / Propulsion System

Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On, Engine Starts but Runs Rough and Stalls Repeatedly, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) P0443, P0102, P0135, P0141, P023A are Set (Replace Coolant Pump Charge Air Cooler and 15-amp Emission Fuse)

ION Red Line Coupe

2004-2005

04-06-02-009

Engine / Propulsion System

Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0135 "HO2S Heater Circuit Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1" and/or DTC P0155 "HO2S Heater Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1" (Perform Oxygen Sensor Conditioning Drive Cycle)

L-Series vehicles equipped with V6 engine (VIN R - RPO L81)

VUE vehicles equipped with V6 engine (VIN - RPO L81)

2000-2005

2002-2003

04-06-04-008A

Engine / Propulsion System

Service Engine Soon (SES) and/or Reduced Power Lamp Illuminated, Limited Throttle Response Following Cold Engine Start Up, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0638 (Re-locate Primary Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose, Re-route Secondary PCV Hose)

VUE w/ VIN 8 - RPO L81

2002-2003

04-06-04-074

Engine / Propulsion System

Service Procedure for Replacement of Resonator and Intermediate Pipe

S-Series

SC2 Coupe

w/ RPO LL0

1998-2000

2001

04-06-05-010

General Information

Steering Wheel Shake or Vibration at Highway Speeds (Balance Tire/Wheel Assemblies, Replace Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushings, Replace Steering Gear Preload Spring, and Replace Tires If Necessary)

L-Series

2000-2005

99-00-91-002E

HVAC

Air Conditioning (A/C) Condensation Collecting Causing a Water Leak onto the Vehicle Floor During Times of A/C Usage (Remove Obstruction From Evaporator Drain Hole)

ION

2003-2005

03-01-38-020A

Suspension

New Measuring Wheel Alignment Procedure For Labor Operation Numbers E2020 and E2000

All Saturn vehicles

2005 and prior

04-03-07-003

Transmission / Transaxle

Service Manual Update for Manual Shift Control Assembly Replacement and Shift Control Cable Replacement

ION Red Line vehicles w/ RPO MU3

2004-2005

04-07-29-002

Transmission / Transaxle

Low Speed Grind Noise and/or Hesitation While Driving (Install New Transmission Control Module [TCM] Calibration and Add New Transmission Fluid and Additive)

VUE vehicles w/ RPO M75/M16

2003-2005

03-07-30-051A

Parts on Restriction at TAC (as of October 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)

2004-2005

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.)

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)