Forum: L-Series Tech
01-26-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 425
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
No bother at all. I'm not sure why P0343 continues to pop up and a reason to post service manual descriptions and procedures to determine which way to proceed. The troubleshooting flow chart is very...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-26-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 102
Re: 2004 Saturn Vue AWD
Before jumping on replacing the crank sensor, it might be wise to test for spark and fuel. The 3.5L V6 has individual ignition coils so removing one coil and spark plug can help determine if fuel is...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-25-2021, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 66
Re: 2006 Vue Severe Misfire
At 240k miles, your Vue has given above average service.......until now. With greater mileage comes age related issues not discussed. While replacing "sparkplugs, ignition coils, fuel injectors, o2...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-25-2021, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 102
Re: 2004 Saturn Vue AWD
You'll learn more about your Vue here within Saturnfans than anywhere else because of misinformation and idle speculation elsewhere. General information based on hearsay can mislead anyone from...
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Forum: Vue Green Line
01-24-2021, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 60
Re: New Replacement Hybrid battery cheap
I enjoyed model radio control aircraft a long time ago. At the time, nickel cadmium batteries were the only batteries to use. The formulation that established nicad battery charging and discharging...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-24-2021, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 102
Re: 2004 Saturn Vue AWD
You never replied in your other thread from 1/11/21. Questions were asked but the thread was left open without a solution. This thread seems to continue from the other one but adding an ecm to the...
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Forum: S-Series Tech
01-24-2021, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 166
Re: Brake/Engine Problems
You're dealing with more than one problem now. After replacing the brake master cylinder, the entire brake system needs to be flushed of old fluid since its presumed this vehicle never had brake...
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Forum: Ion General
01-24-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 64
Re: Ignition switch problem
I see you're having similar problems with word substitution. If I'm interpreting your sentences correctly and you're having occasional no start/zero noises when turning the ignition key to START then...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-22-2021, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 506
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Forum: L-Series General
01-22-2021, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 506
Re: another revisitation on old actuator trick
In theory, no one wants to hear the hvac mode, temperature or recirculate doors moving and design sees to that. I can hear the quiet movement of actuators when paying attention to each one but...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-21-2021, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 142
Re: electrical failure
Four weeks before a new alternator caved in? Either you're running massive amps to shatter ear drums with your favorite tunes or gremlins rewired the electrical system. Yours lasted three weeks...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-21-2021, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 506
Re: another revisitation on old actuator trick
^ In a nutshell, heater control malfunctions occur can occur in these areas; wiring, control head if its auto climate control (no cables, linkages to control panel), hvac internal door mechanism and...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-20-2021, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 506
Re: another revisitation on old actuator trick
As you know, seniors like to use the phrase "young at heart, old age is a state of mind", etc. I've been informed of my spoken words as sometimes harsh or condescending. The word 'condescend' isn't...
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-20-2021, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 142
Re: electrical failure
Never assume a new battery and alternator are fault free. They can fail at any time without rhyme or reason. Sight unseen, descriptions seem to be power related; battery, battery cables, their...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-20-2021, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 258
Re: '03 L200 Bong question.
Please don't accept whatever I post as factual until verified with your owner's manual or if a member corrects anything I post as incorrect. I'm neither an authority nor expert on Saturns. Just...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-20-2021, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 258
Re: '03 L200 Bong question.
Do you have the owner's manual or not? There are many things covering GMs Passlock anti theft system with or without factory remotes (not given to the next owner, damaged, not replaced). If you used...
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Forum: Ion General
01-20-2021, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,132
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Forum: Vue Tech
01-20-2021, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 142
Re: electrical failure
Before panicking about an expensive repair, try the easy stuff. How old is the battery? Batteries tend to last the length of it's warranty then die. Are both battery cable connections clean, secure...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-18-2021, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 506
Re: another revisitation on old actuator trick
I retired after 42 yrs. Fast approaching 70. The only reference I recall was something in the '70's about having flow thru ventilation in cars at all times whether the blower works or not. Mechanical...
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Forum: L-Series General
01-18-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 506
Re: another revisitation on old actuator trick
Whether this was hearsay or fact, a problem remains if this were true.
Most here can remember the old days of manual ac and heater controls with levers or dials connected to mechanical linkages....
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-18-2021, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 425
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
Brian90638, click on each snapshot to open a new page for a larger view. A Hall effect sensor is magnetic pickup device to detect metal passing by similar to the crank sensor detecting teeth on...
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-18-2021, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 425
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
Ugh,....... I'll get back to you after I drag out 50 lbs of service manuals and find P0343. I prefer to reply from an authoritative point of view holding a service manual as my reference. I trip on...
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Forum: Aura General
01-17-2021, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 115
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Forum: L-Series Tech
01-17-2021, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 425
Re: 2002 LW300 Brake Boost Failure?
rfisher, I'm only human and can react like anyone else when frustrated and having zero patience sometimes. I use symbols to substitute for foul words on public message boards. I can be more...
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Forum: Aura General
01-17-2021, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 115
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