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Saturn Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Service Bulletins Released in July and August, 2005

Subject:Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Service Bulletins Released in July and August, 2005

Models:2006 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

New Issues

2004-2005

ION Red Line - shift knob comes off

Replace or repair shift knob.

Don’t replace entire shift control (shifter) assembly

PIC3619A

2005-2006

ION w/ 4T45E Transaxle (MN5) - key binding in ignition lock cylinder

Adjust shifter cable.

Don't replace shift control (shifter) assembly.

PIC3596

2005-2006

2005/06 Relay

2006 ION

2006 VUE

Airbag on Light (AOL) plate loose or pushed in to IP

Reinstall AOL trim plate back in to IP assembly.

Don’t press on AOL indicator to turn light on or off. Indicator is triggered by occupant sensing system.

PIT3677

2006

ION w/ 2.4 LE5

Relay w/ 3.9 LZ9

Reference bulletin for guidelines on engine exchange program for RPO LE5 and RPO LZ9.

Don't perform repairs on engine or engine components before referencing the engine exchange program bulletin.

05-06-01-012A

05-06-01-023

2005

Relay - static type noise coming from speakers when using DVD player

Add filters and relocate ground

Don't replace DVD player, wiring harnesses, or speakers.

05-08-44-023

2005

Relay with US8/US9 radios

Set radio alternate frequency (AF) to OFF.

Don't replace radio if presets change and audio is lost

05-08-44-019

2005

Relay - tail lamp/turn signal inoperative

Replace tail lamp wire harness.

Don't just replace bulbs or fuses.

05-08-42-011

2002-2005

VUE - power window/sunroof fuse (30A) open

Install 30A circuit breaker as outlined in bulletin.

Don't replace window or sunroof switch or motor.

05-08-64-004

2005

VUE - sunroof will not close

Replace sunroof control module.

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

05-08-67-010

2002-2005

VUE - rattle noise from front of vehicle at slow speeds on rough surfaces when brake pedal is NOT applied

Install new brake caliper pin bushing.

Don't install new brake caliper.

05-05-23-005

Saturn Field Actions and Service Bulletins Released in July and August, 2005

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 Restriction at TAC (as of June, 2005)

Model Year(s)

Component on Restriction

Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number

2004-2005

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

2006

2.4L LE5 engines

Bulletin 05-06-01-012A

2006

3.9L LZ9 engines and intake manifolds

Bulletins 05-06-01-012 and 05-06-01-023