Forum: Saturn
August 27th 14, 04:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,930
Sticky electric steering
Hi Dave-
When the weather got warmer, the binding/stiction problem went away. I have
a feeling that it is the left front strut mount that is binding. Will see if
it comes back and replace the strut...
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Forum: Saturn
August 27th 14, 04:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Views: 8,863
2009 Vue XE
Happy to say that the Vue is running well and giving me an average 29 mpg
highway. One thing odd though. I often leave the rear gate open for an hour
or more when doing work. The interior lights...
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Forum: Saturn
May 5th 14, 04:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,930
Sticky electric steering
Of course, now that the weather has gotten nice again, the problem seems to
have gone away...
I might still disconnect the tie rod and check for any rough movement.
"Oppie" > wrote...
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Forum: Saturn
April 27th 14, 01:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,736
2002 Saturn SL hesitates
Have you changed the fuel filter?
Also, is this a sudden occurrence, possibly since the last time you got gas?
Often any water that is in the fuel works its way into the fuel filter where
it...
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Forum: Saturn
February 28th 14, 06:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,069
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Forum: Saturn
February 25th 14, 09:07 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,003
burning oil...?
I assume that it is not leaking anywhere?
Possibilities are something in the PCV system where oil is getting sucked
back into the intake, worn valve stem seals where the oil gets into the
intake or...
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Forum: Saturn
January 25th 14, 08:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,835
Vue Rear Wiper
Went looking for a replacement rear wiper blade today for the '09 Vue XE.
The Trico display showed a recommended 10-1 blade. Remains of the old blade
were a bit longer than 11" - the 10" blade...
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Forum: Saturn
January 15th 14, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,930
Sticky electric steering
Looks to be the left front strut mount bearing. Ran the steering wheel back
and forth just a degree or two and felt along the steering and suspension
components for the "stiction". Was most notable...
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Forum: Saturn
December 23rd 13, 05:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,930
Sticky electric steering
The '09 Vue XE 2.4L with electric assist steering started to get a bit hard
steering. Very slight movements caused a creaking/groaning sound. Has
anybody seen this?
Though at first that it may be...
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Forum: Saturn
November 30th 13, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,306
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Forum: Saturn
November 14th 13, 04:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,847
Freeze warning
On this cold morning in NY, I got into the '09 Vue and as I started the
engine, noticed that the information display was cautioning me that Ice was
possible and to drive carefully. It only seems to...
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Forum: Saturn
October 30th 13, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,100
I've got to re-read my owner's manual again
Was driving to work today in the '09 Vue. The radio has a volume adjust
right on the steering wheel and I was going to increase volume. Control
wheel seemed sticky and I had worked it up and down...
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Forum: Saturn
August 24th 13, 10:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,395
P0842 fault code
Looks like the pressure switch has three signals, A, B and C. High = battery
voltage and low = 0 Volts. For all normal conditions, the A line is always
high. Any open circuit either due to a bad...
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Forum: Saturn
August 24th 13, 04:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,395
P0842 fault code
"SMS" > wrote in message
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> On 8/22/2013 8:33 PM, Oppie wrote:
>> Predictably, the morning that we were supposed to leave on...
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Forum: Saturn
August 23rd 13, 04:33 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,395
P0842 fault code
Predictably, the morning that we were supposed to leave on vacation, the Vue
started shifting very roughly. I had filled the tank the night before so
suspected bad fuel. Put in a can of drygas and...
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Forum: Saturn
August 9th 13, 04:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,349
Key blanks for the Vue
"ryan42" > wrote in message
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> Oppie wrote:
>> I thought it might be prudent to have a spare key on my key ring -
>> separate from the fob...
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Forum: Saturn
August 2nd 13, 08:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,908
The Vue in Vermont
Left for vacation the other day for the mountains of Vermont. Normally get
about 30 mpg highway on flat ground. With the rooftop carrier and a kayak,
mpg went down to about 26 which isn't as bad as...
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Forum: Saturn
July 18th 13, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,349
Key blanks for the Vue
I thought it might be prudent to have a spare key on my key ring - separate
from the fob just in case the key gets locked inside the car. One never
knows when the vehicle may just lock itself when...
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Forum: Saturn
July 18th 13, 05:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,843
Paint codes?
"Oppie" > wrote in message
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> Part of the mystery is that the dealer says the body paint is "deep blue"
> while "imperial blue", code 403P, is...
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Forum: Saturn
July 17th 13, 09:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,709
Noise conspiracy?
"Fred" > wrote in message
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> Just got a new exhaust system at Midas. It needed everything from the head
> pipe back.
> Car seems more noisy...
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Forum: Saturn
July 3rd 13, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,843
Paint codes?
Part of the mystery is that the dealer says the body paint is "deep blue"
while "imperial blue", code 403P, is listed by duplicolor and the like. I am
assuming that the top coat is clear and not...
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Forum: Saturn
July 2nd 13, 01:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,843
Paint codes?
I found the label that is supposed to have the paint codes for my '09 Vue.
It was in the glove box left sidewall. Label was headed with "Service Parts
Identification"
Last line was
"waterbased...
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Forum: Saturn
June 11th 13, 04:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Saturn
June 4th 13, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
Bye, bye Saturn?
"ryan42" > wrote in message
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> Oppie wrote:
>> "ryan42" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>...
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Forum: Saturn
June 2nd 13, 06:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
Bye, bye Saturn?
"ryan42" > wrote in message
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> Oppie wrote:
>> Looks like it's not bye bye for Saturn but just for the LW300.
>> We spent the day looking...
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