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Saturn Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues and Parts Restriction Information for June, 2007

Subject:Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues and Parts Restriction Information for June, 2007

Models:2008 and Prior Saturn Vehicles



This bulletin is being revised with updated information (in italics). Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-00-89-041F (Section 00 -- General Information).


In order to access this bulletin electronically, go to the Service Information (SI) Home Page and select the "Latest News" icon. The documents are arranged by sub-section and then by date (newest to oldest). Scroll down to "General Information," then click on the latest Saturn Field Product Reminder bulletin.

Important: With many new product launches, numerous parts are subject to exchange programs or restrictions. Please carefully review the "Parts on Restriction" section of this bulletin prior to ordering engines, transmissions, hybrid system components, radios, IP clusters, rear seat entertainment systems, or VCIMs for Saturn vehicles.

Vehicle Issues -- Fix It Right the First Time

Model Year(s)/ Vehicle Line

Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference Information/ Bulletin

2006-2007 ION, VUE, 2007 Aura with 4T45 (MN5, ME7)

MIL/SES ON, DTC P1818, power door locks, cruise control, or BTSI inoperative, engine speed limited, hybrid autostop, regen or boost inoperative.

Verify conditions and reprogram TCM with updated calibration.

Don't replace RCDLR, BCM or TCM.

07-07-30-005A

2006-2007 ION, VUE, 2007 Aura

Passenger seat belt light ON with nobody in front passenger seat.

Check for DTCs; if none, perform Passenger Presence System Rezeroing procedure in SI.

Don't replace PPS components.

PIC4553

2006-2007 ION, VUE

Poor audio quality when listening to radio.

Reprogram the radio using SPS (SSS).

Don't replace the radio.

06-08-44-016C

2002-2008 VUE; 2003-2007 ION

Seat cushion cover loose.

Secure the J-strip to the seat frame with hog rings.

Don't replace the seat cushion cover.

06-08-50-005B

2007 Aura, Outlook, 2008 VUE with 6T70 or 6T75

Binding condition on shift, MIL/SES ON with DTC P0797 set.

Replace case cover input hub and seals.

Don't replace control valve body or transmission assembly.

PIP4152

2008 VUE

Rear spoiler makes contact with roof when liftgate is opened.

Remove rear spoiler, adjust mounting plate and reinstall spoiler.

Don't replace spoiler or remove/reinstall liftgate.

07-08-111-004

2007 Outlook

IP cluster (IPC) Service Tire Pressure Monitor warning message displayed.

Reprogram IPC.

Don't replace IPC or DIC.

07-08-49-009

2007 Outlook

Navigation radio display locks up or displays error messages.

Update navigation software.

Don't replace navigation radio.

07-08-44-010

2007 Outlook

Interior lights do not turn off when door is closed, theft deterrent may not set or go off unexpectedly, loss of accessory power, dead battery.

Replace the latch assembly.

Don't replace the BCM.

07-08-64-012

2007 Outlook

Power rear liftgate reverses when closing.

Follow diagnostics in PI, adjust striker if necessary; perform liftgate calibration procedure if striker adjusted.

Don't replace the PLGM.

PIT4214A

2007 Outlook

Front seatbelt latch plate reversed.

Perform reversing procedure in PI.

Don't replace retractor assembly.

PIT4382

2007 Outlook

Rusty or corroded appearance on undercarriage components.

Inspect components to confirm that these are only surface (cosmetic) conditions.

Don't replace components.

PIT4351A

2007 Outlook

Rear door will not open

Reinstall spring.

Don't replace latch assembly or striker.

07-08-64-006

2007 Aura XR

Whine or grind noise in engine compartment.

Install new design inlet power steering hose.

Don't replace power steering pump.

07-02-32-005

2007 Aura

Rear compartment/trunk lid may not open fully or pop up, ratchet noise heard from trunk when trunk release button Is pressed.

Install new striker assembly and modify spring retaining bracket if necessary.

Don't replace latch mechanism.

07-08-66-004

2007 Aura

I/P trim does not align with the front door trim panel.

Loosen the I/P securing bolts, reposition the dash and then secure retaining bolts in the specified order.

Don't replace IP cover or IP trim panels.

07-08-110-003

2007 Aura XR

Fog lamp bezel surface distorted

Install new designed bezel.

Don't replace fog lamp assembly.

07-08-42-004

2007 Sky Red Line

Crank/no start, DTCs P0335, P0341 and/or P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 set due to fuel fouled spark plugs.

Replace spark plugs.

Don't replace battery or other electrical components.

07-06-04-010B

2007 Sky Red Line

Engine overheats with 60 amp cooling fan fuse blown.

Replace fuse, instruct owner how to jump start vehicle.

Don't replace cooling fan or thermostat.

07-06-02-004

2007 Sky

Door glass foggy or hazy

Polish door glass.

Don't replace door glass.

PIC4488

2007 Sky

Convertible top will not stow/difficult to raise or windnoise/waterleak.

Re-install or replace drive link.

Don't replace any components.

06-08-67-017B

2007 Sky

Rear axle vent leak.

Install a remote vent.

Don't replace the axle assembly.

07-04-20-001

2007 Relay

Rear seat DVD player screen door latch broken.

Install door latch repair kit.

Don't exchange DVD player.

07-08-44-011

2007 Relay

OnStar Turn By Turn feature inoperative.

Reprogram ABS module.

Don't replace VCIM unless inoperative after ABS module reprogrammed.

07-08-46-001

2006 Relay w/3.5L LX9

Intermittent Check Engine Light ON, DTC P0128 set.

Diagnose and reprogram PCM, if necessary.

Don't replace PCM or ECT until bulletin diagnostics performed.

07-06-02-003

2005-2006 Relay w/3.5L LX9

SES Light Illuminated, DTC P1404 and/or P0404 set.

Install EGR valve kit and reprogram PCM.

Don't replace PCM.

06-06-04-003D

2007 ION Red Line

Content theft deterrent system cannot be disarmed by cycling key in ignition after unlocking door with key.

Reprogram the PCM.

Don't replace the PCM, BCM, or ignition switch.

07-08-56-001

2006-2007 ION

SES light ON, DTC P0442 set.

Follow DTC P0442 diagnostics in SI and repair if necessary. If no leaks found, reprogram PCM.

Don't just reprogram PCM only.

DTC P0442 (in SI), 07-06-04-012

2003-2007 ION

Front door glass does not move up or down and/or inoperative or jerky/uneven motion.

Inspect the window regulator and tighten the cam bolt.

Don't replace the window regulator unless it is damaged.

06-08-64-020A

2007 VUE Green Line

Hybrid battery light ON, illumination of SES with DTC P0A4B or P0AA1 set.

Install engine wiring harness jumper.

Don't replace the SCGM, starter/generator (MGU), or engine wiring harness.

07-06-03-004

2006-2007 VUE

HVAC mode door slow to change.

Inspect the mode door for binding in the HVAC case and repair as needed.

Don't replace the control head or actuator.

PIT4291A

Saturn Field Actions and Service Bulletins Released in June, 2007

To view a list of Saturn field actions and service bulletins published recently, go to the Service Information (SI) home page and select the "Latest News" icon. Choose the desired range of weeks from the "Weeks" menu, then choose Saturn from the "Make" menu.

Parts on Exchange or Restriction (as of June, 2007)

Model Year(s)

Component on Restriction

Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number

2007 Aura

2.4L LAT Hybrid system components

Bulletin 07-06-01-005, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227 (in Canada, 1-800-263-7740 [English] or 1-800-263-7960 [French])

2007 Outlook

U3R Navigation Radio

Preliminary Info PIT4236A, contact GM Product Quality Center (PQC)

2007 Sky Red Line

2.0L LNF (4-cyl SIDI Turbo)

Bulletin 06-06-01-016, contact GM Product Quality Center (PQC)

2007 Saturn Outlook

3.6L LY7

Bulletin 06-06-01-023, contact GM Product Quality Center (PQC)

2007 VUE Green Line

2.4L LAT Hybrid system components

Preliminary Info PIP3874D, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227 (in Canada, 1-800-263-7740 [English] or 1-800-263-7960 [French])

2005-2007 Relay

2006-2007 ION, VUE

2007 Aura, Sky

U1C, US8, US9 and UU8 radios

Bulletin 05-08-44-007C. Call authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESC) to exchange radios for affected models/RPOs.

2005-2007 Relay

2007 Aura, ION, Sky, VUE

IP Clusters

Bulletin 05-08-49-009D. Call authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESC) to exchange IP clusters for affected models.

2004-2007 VUE

2005-2007 Relay

U32 and U42/U56 Rear Seat Entertainment Systems

Bulletin 05-08-44-015B. Call authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESC) to exchange rear seat entertainment systems for affected models.

2003-2006 ION, VUE

2004-2005 L-Series

2005-2006 Relay

2007 Sky

OnStar Generation 5, 6 and 7 Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM)

Bulletin 03-08-46-004C, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227 (in Canada, 1-800-263-7740 [English] or 1-800-263-7960 [French])

2004-2007 Saturn Vehicles

XM Digital Radio Receiver

Bulletin 03-08-44-022C, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227 (in Canada, 1-800-263-7740 [English] or 1-800-263-7960 [French])

2007 Sky

Convertible Top Assembly

Preliminary Info PIC4220, contact GM Product Quality Center (PQC)

2007 Sky

A/C Compressor and HVAC Blower Motor

Preliminary Info PIC4444A, contact GM Product Quality Center (PQC)