Forum: Vue Tech
12-16-2021, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 719
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Forum: Ion Red Line
11-28-2021, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,319
Re: How to troubleshoot p0442 small leak detected
The filler pipe was often the last repair (back in the Saturn dealer). The filler pipe has a plastic smooth donut seat attach to the top end of the filler pipe. The donut seat will lose the air tight...
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Forum: Vue Tech
11-28-2021, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 625
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Forum: Ion Tech
11-28-2021, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 666
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Forum: Ion Tech
07-27-2021, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,136
Re: Occasional P0172 (too rich) ... suggestions?
The canister purge solenoid valve (by valve cover) maybe leaking, disconnect the solenoid valve wire connector and hose that goes to the back of the vehicle, with the engine running no vacuum should...
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Forum: Vue Green Line
07-27-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Astra Tech
07-27-2021, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Re: gm dealer can't program a new key, what now?
GM and many dealer still support Saturn. even astra. If an astra came to me / dealer I would program the key.
All GM Dealers have MDIs, access to tech2win, service information and can and program...
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Forum: Ion Tech
04-20-2021, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 723
Re: 2007 Ion 3 code P0172
The fuel pressure maybe too high. Testing procedure is Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool. Verify the fuel pressure is between 345–414 kPa (50–60 psi). The fuel...
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Forum: Ion Tech
03-21-2021, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Re: 2004 Saturn Ion 2.2 constant p0442 code
possible filler pipe. On the top of the filler pipe (metal) is a (plastic) cover / ring that is snapped on to the pipe end. This ring provide a smooth seat for the gas cap. The outer ring has slots...
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Forum: Vue General
03-21-2021, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 652
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Forum: Ion Tech
02-05-2021, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 897
Re: About ready for electrical tape over MIL!!!
Throwing parts at the car until you get to the right one is always going to take more parts to fix it. Diagnosing the problem first is cheaper. If you do put tape over the check engine light. Then...
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Forum: Vue Green Line
12-13-2020, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,210
Re: oil pan leak
You may just have an oil pan seal leaking oil. The 2.4L also may have the lower case seal to block (upper case) seal leaking oil. If the lower case seal is leaking it will be about 4" higher than the...
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Forum: Vue Tech
12-13-2020, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 687
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Forum: Vue Tech
12-13-2020, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 687
Re: 2008 saturn vue - rear wiper/washer in-op
Perform all of the voltage test at the wiper motor connector. Be sure to close the lift gate latch while testing. If the switch in the center console is bad you won't have 4.9 volts at the Gray wire...
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Forum: Vue Tech
12-12-2020, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 687
Re: 2008 saturn vue - rear wiper/washer in-op
Dark green 6 volt meter test shows ground to operate washer. suppling power will operate rear washer.
Gray 1 switch to wiper = 4.9 volts. switch to wash = 12.0 volts.
Red / white 5 = 12.7 volts. ...
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Forum: Ion Tech
09-19-2020, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,642
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Forum: Ion Tech
09-19-2020, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 541
Re: 2006 Ion 3 missing/inconsistency idle at stops
It's best if you have a scan tool to look at misfire data, long term and short term fuel trim. If there is low compression on one cylinder possibly from a valve starting to burn, is usually felt when...
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Forum: Vue Tech
06-08-2020, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 950
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Forum: Ion Tech
05-26-2020, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
Re: Ignition issue
Remove the small plug / cover in the bottom of thee steering column, inside the hole push the solenoid to the left and rotate the key back to lock.
Note: a bad switch in the floor shifter is the...
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-25-2020, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 626
Re: 2004 vue 2.2 p0480
The DTC P0480 is for the ECM detects an open on the low speed cooling fan relay control circuit. I suspect the ECM is switching on the high speed fan because the low speed control circuit has an...
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-25-2020, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,852
Re: 2003 Vue Door Lock Problem
This is a commend problem. The door latches when starting to fail may lock or unlock the first time (cold) the fob button or door panel button is pressed. But operating the door locks (latches) a few...
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Forum: Ion Tech
05-13-2020, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 828
Re: Saturn Ion 2.2L transmission swap!
This small of a gear change will not likely make a difference. Change tire size or replacing the engine with a 2.4L (If smog testing is not required) will be more noticeable change.
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-13-2020, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 937
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Forum: Vue Tech
05-02-2020, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Vue Tech
04-11-2020, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 951
Re: Calibration after transmission swap? 2008 Vue
If a NEW TCM has been installed into the vehicle, the NEW module needs to be reprogrammed. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS).
Important: The Reset Transmission Adapts procedure must be...
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