2005 Saturn VUE - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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. https://freesound.org/people/drdeath666/sounds/687447/ 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

anything is possible, check codes...

curious to know if you got this solved. Guessing downstream o2 sensor. did your vue idle high? act like it was getting too much gas? Let me know please.

Replace the transmission and sell it...These vues 2003 and 2004 with the varitrack trannies were junk you may be eligible for a class action lawsuit if you live in a state where they have filled it.

A salvage yard would be a likely source of interchangeability information.

Clean MAF Sensor and Throttle Body.

Most panels are held in place with clips attached to the underside of the panel. There may be screws as well attached to any handles used to lower the gate. If all screws are removed, pull on panel and the clips will release

I would take it in and have them do a diagnostic on it, sounds like the cam shaft sensor to me.

Engine fan work on high speed in 2 cases , when engine is overheated or when AC is running. If your engine temperature is ok than U have to check the AC system . in most cases the relay that command the fan is the problem.I do not now exactly what kind of fan is on your car but are models that have electronic variable speed fans and the electronic module is located inside the fan.Other models has a separate module that contains the relay and its easy to find the module box only pursuing the cables that leave from the fan

no battery is have a load test done on it

You have to put the car on a lift and shake it down to find loose nuts, worn bushings, etc.

If you have a code reader, I would check the code to see what is happening.

Check for chafed or ***** places in the wiring where it enters the doors near the hinges . Flexing for so many years and the elements detiorate the insulation and it breaks off causing shorts .

faulty reverse switch or dirty running tracks

Go here and look up your numbered diagram. Give the large pdf file time to load. http://daycoweb.daycoproducts.com/daycoweb.nsf/cf652a4feb630ad0862571a4005ae40c/1120b6e8f406fd3e862574c000569a91/$FILE/SerpentineBeltRoutingGuide.pdf

CHECK CATALYTIC CONV.

2005 SATURN VUE REPAIR MANUAL Get your car fix right now:))

There is isn't one. Replace the park/neutral safety switch.

Should be one on each wheel, total of four.

You have to remove the rubber moulding that holds it in place. I would highly suggest a windshield/glass shop for this repair so no moulding/paint damage occurs