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2004 Saturn Vue V6 high RPMs in drive & while shifting?
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- Jeff Armer Apr 21, 2023Manual or automatic transmission? AWD or FWD? Is the check engine light on ? Did you have the vehicle scanned for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes? That vehicle has A PCM - powertrain control module , meaning the engine an transmission control are in one module. That vehicle also has Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System , the computer controls the idle . Was the battery recently disconnected? If it was, this will cause higher idle speeds till the computer relearns correct idle set points.
Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle and Stalling
Sensor Checks
• Inspect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. A fixed or inaccurate ECT sensor reading can cause the engine idle to surge or race. Using the scan tool, compare the ECT with the ambient air temperature on a cold engine. If the engine coolant is 5°C (9°F) more than or 5°C (9°F) less than the ambient air temperature, inspect the resistance of the coolant sensor. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor . If the ECT is significantly less than the ambient air temperature, inspect the coolant sensor electrical circuit for high resistance.
• Inspect the throttle actuator control (TAC) system for correct operation.
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Idle Learn
Install a scan tool.
Diagnose and repair any DTCs before proceeding with this procedure. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List for the applicable DTC that set.
Ensure that all electrical loads and accessories are OFF.
Turn OFF the air conditioning.
Ensure that the vehicle is in PARK or NEUTRAL.
Turn ON the ignition.
Clear the DTC information with the scan tool.
Wait 5 seconds and start the engine.
Operate the engine with no load at 3,000 RPM until the ECT reaches 90°C (194°F).
Important: If the engine cooling fan turns ON during the idle portion of this procedure, do not include the fan run time in the total idle time.
Let the engine idle with the THROTTLE CLOSED and the engine cooling fan OFF, for a total of 5 minutes.
The PCM has a new learned idle position.
The idle learn procedure is required when the following service procedures have been performed:
• The throttle body assembly is replaced
• The throttle valve is cleaned--Deposits can build up in the throttle body requiring periodic cleaning of the throttle valve and throttle bore area. Refer to Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning .
• The Clear DTCs function has been performed
• The PCM has been programmed.
• The PCM is replaced
I have a 2005 Saturn Vue.
TELL WHAT THE STARTER MOTOR DOES FIRST
THAT IS CALLED THE ACT OF CRANKING
IT MUST CRANK OR WILL NEVER START
IT MUST CRANK FAST.
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PUSH PLAY, CRANKS GOOD. BUT WILL NOT START
AND RUN AND STAY RUNNING
IS THE IMMO LAMP OFF IN THE DASH ?
called PASSLOCK KEY. car ICON/with/padlock on it.
Reads wrong, then use 2nd good key
immo means engine immobilizer. and cuts fuel dead.
IF CRANKS OK,AND FAST.
THEN IF immo LAMP DOES NOT glow WRONG.
ADD 5% RIGHT FOOT THROTTLE. and crank now.
some cars start and stall in 10 seconds and Passkey lamp tells you it did that on purpose.
gas pedal 5% (a tad)
THIS ADDS AIR so CAr start, AND HIDE FOR NOW
A DEAD IAC VALVE. KEEP RIGHT FOOT MOVING IF IT STARTS.
if still a dead engine, check all fuses
and scan the OBD2 port under dash. for errors.
check for spark
check for fueling.
this car has 3 engines day1 choice
- Engine: 2.2L L4 VIN D
- Engine: 3.0L V6VIN B
- Engine: 3.5L V6 VIN 9
2004 Saturn Vue hood replacement lever.
ask GM DEALER/.
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04 Saturn Vue 2.2 changed 02 sensor bank 1 sensor 2 now getting code PO420??
The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold" is one possible outcome following the Catalytic Converter Monitor (test). This monitor is one of the last tests to be performed by the powertrain control module (PCM) because other failures in the system could compromise this test's result. Catalyst efficiency is tested by observing the oxygen sensor signals both before and after the catalyst. Before the catalyst, the signal should appear as a sine wave as it switches back and forth between rich (0.9 volts) and lean (0.1 volts). After the catalyst, the signal should be flat-lined on the rich side (about 0.7 volts). This is because a healthy catalyst will store oxygen and therefore remove the "lean" portion of the signal/waveform. If the signal after the catalyst still appears as a sine wave, the PCM concludes that the catalyst can no longer store oxygen and should therefore be replaced. In your specific scenario where a downstream (post-cat) O2 sensor was just replaced, I would theorize that this sensor had failed and was flat-lined. Then when it was replaced two things happened: 1.) the oxygen sensor began to work properly which allowed the oxygen sensor monitor (test) to complete, and 2.) the catalyst monitor then ran and used the new (accurate) sensor data to determine that the catalyst efficiency was below threshold. You can read more here: https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker
Where is the oil filter on a 2006 Saturn Vue?
which engine is it. and USA car?
did you even look first. seems not to me.
why not go to Valvoline oil changers, and let them do the mess.
no split oil.
here it is, me reading your manual < LOST IT:
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My 2008 Saturn Vue XE is stuck in park
Are any check engine lights on?Try this first: Disconnect your battery and wait about 2-3 minutes. Then reconnect it and see if you can shift out of park.If that doesn't work, you'll need to check the transmission fluid. It could be too low to provide enough pressure to switch gears. It'll need to be checked with the engine warm, idling.If the transmission fluid checks out fine (it's not low or burned/dark colored), chances are there's a mechanical problem with the transmission or shift linkage. Keep in mind the fluid could also have metal and friction particles blocking the flow of oil through the channels, even if it looks ok. Here are a few possibilities of what else could be wrong (not an all-inclusive list):Manual Valve to Detent Lever Link (802)*Broken or missing*Disconnected from the manual valveManual Valve to Link Clip (801)*DisconnectedManual Valve (800)*StuckShift Linkage*DisconnectedValve Body, Channel Plate and Case*Blocked fluid channels
07 Saturn Vue AWD 3.5L V6
This does not make any since. You come to a stop, then it will not go forward until you hit the brakes, then it will go? When you changed the filter did you set the emergency brake? Sounds like you may have brakes that are sticking when you come to a stop.
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