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Posted on Jun 19, 2012

2005 Saturn Vue Repetitive Ignition Fuse Failure

I keep blowing my 15 amp fuse that powers the ignition. Round one the mechanic replaced fuse, 1 week later it blew again. Round two they replaced my spark plugs and then my car started bogging down when I pushed the gas (like i released the clutch to fast, but far different than how the car acted before I started having problems) and the fuse blew again. Round three they replaced the ignition relay and fuse, down road 20 minutes later, the fuse blew AGAIN!!! I think heat is a factor, can't put my finger on it. In addition, 2 years ago I replaced the main computer that sits on the engine.

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I think there is a short in the system, possibly happened while replacing the main brain.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 19, 2008

SOURCE: 2005 Saturn Vue - Starting Problems

make sure to check your fuses and ground wires first. when you are set on which part is bad do a quick check of everything else before you jump into it.

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  • Posted on Jan 18, 2009

SOURCE: after running, saturn 2003 vue wont restart for about half hour

two things it might be 1? crank shaft sensor or 2? camshaft sensor

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2009

SOURCE: pcm not ready, NYS inspection, 1997 Saturn SL-1

Performing a GM OBDII Driving cycle:

  1. Cold Start. In order to be classified as a cold start the engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F (50°C) and within 11°F (6°C) of the ambient air temperature at startup.
    Do not leave the key in prior to the cold start or the heated oxygen sensor diagnostic may not run.
  2. Idle. The engine must be run for two and a half minutes with the air conditioner on and rear defroster on. The more electrical load you can apply the better. This will test the O2 heater, Passive Air, Purge "No Flow", Misfire, and - if closed loop is achieved- Fuel Trim.
  3. Accelerate. Turn off the air conditioner and all the other loads and apply half throttle until 55mph (88km/hr) is reached. During this time the Misfire, Fuel Trim, and Purge Flow diagnostics will be performed.
  4. Hold Steady Speed. Hold a steady speed of 55mph (88km/hr) for 3 minutes. During this time the O2 response, air Intrusive, EGR, Purge, Misfire, and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed.
  5. Decelerate. Let off the accelerator pedal. Do not shift, touch the brake or clutch. It is important to let the vehicle coast along gradually slowing down to 20 mph (32km/hr). During this time the EGR, Purge and Fuel Trim diagnostics will be performed.
  6. Accelerate. Accelerate at 3/4 throttle until 55-60mph (88-96 km/hr). This will perform the same diagnostics as in step 3.
  7. Hold Steady Speed. Hold a steady speed of 55mph (88km/hr) for five minutes. During this time, in addition to the diagnostics performed in step 4, the catalyst monitor diagnostics will be performed. If the catalyst is marginal or the battery has been disconnected, it may take 5 complete driving cycles to determine the state of the catalyst.
  8. Decelerate. This will perform the same diagnostics as in step 5. Again, don't press the clutch or brakes or shift gears.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 16, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Saturn Vue Alarm - Ignition Kill

Removing the battery cable is something the alarm companies no the theifs can do. Find the valet button, this along with a few steps that you can find with your alarm manual will reset the system.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2009

SOURCE: My 1999 saturn sl2 will

Sounds like a bad timing chain.

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