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# Saturn Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues and Parts Restriction Information for October, 2005

Subject: | Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues and Parts Restriction Information for October, 2005

Models: | 2006 and Prior Saturn Vehicles

In order to access this bulletin electronically, go to the Service Information (SI) Home Page and select the "Latest News" icon. The documents are arranged by sub-section and then by date (newest to oldest). Scroll down to "General Information" then click on the latest "Field Product Reminder" bulletin.

#### Vehicle Issues -- Fix It Right the First Time

Model Year(s) | Vehicle Line(s)/ Condition | Do This | Don't Do This | Reference Information/ Bulletin
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
2004-2005 | ION Red Line - shift knob comes off. | Replace or repair shift knob. | Don’t replace entire shift control (shifter) assembly. | PIC3619A, 05-07-29-006
2004-2005 | ION - clunk noise from front of vehicle when turning | Diagnose and replace intermediate shaft if necessary. | Don't replace steering gear. | PIC3687
2006 | ION - material buildup on inside of front rotors. | Turn rotor to remove buildup. | Don't replace front rotors. | 05-05-22-002
2006 | ION - Inoperative/Binding Sunroof | Check for foreign objects in sunroof track and mechanism. | Don't replace sunroof assembly, motor, or control module without first checking for foreign objects in track. | PIC3757
2005 | Relay with US8/US9 radios - presets change or audio lost. | Set radio alternate frequency (AF) to OFF. | Don't replace radio. | 05-08-44-019
2005-2006 | Relay - rear rocker molding loose. | Replace only rear rocker molding, now available as separate pieces. | Don't replace entire rocker molding (front and rear). | 05-08-111-007
2005-2006 | Relay - high effort to sound horn or horn only sounds when certain spots pressed | Replace horn pad springs. | Don't replace inflatable restraint steering wheel module. | 05-08-54-001
2005 | VUE - sunroof will not close. | Replace sunroof control module. | Don't replace sunroof assembly, sunroof motor, or switch. | 05-08-67-010
2006 | VUE - security system sounds or dome light will not turn off. | Add foam strip to IP end panel support to ensure door jamb switch opens. | Don't replace door jamb switch or BCM. | 05-08-42-014
2006 | VUE - SIR code B0092 or PPSS code 52 set. | Check seat back (heated seat) 4-way connector for intermittent contact. | Don't replace PPS sensor. | PIT3723
2005-2006 | VUE - intermittent poor AC performance or vapor from vents | Verify that temperature sensor cavity is packed with thermal grease. | Don't replace TXV. | PIT3689
2006 | VUE and ION - radio setup after radio install (all radios) | Use Saturn Service Stall system to configure radio to vehicle. | Don't return vehicle to customer after radio installation without configuring radio with SSS. | PIT3716

### Saturn Field Actions and Service Bulletins Released in October, 2005

To view a list of Saturn field actions and service bulletins published recently, go to the Service Information (SI) home page and select the "Latest News" icon. Choose the desired range of weeks from the "Weeks" menu, then choose Saturn from the "Make" menu.

#### Parts on Restriction at TAC (as of October, 2005)

Model Year(s) | Component on Restriction | Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number
--- | --- | ---
2004-2006 | XM Digital Radio Receiver | Bulletin 03-08-44-022B, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227
2006 | VUE and ION - all radios | Preliminary Information PIT3627A, DealerWorld message VSS20050594 (9/20/05)
2006 | 2.4L LE5 engines | Bulletin 05-06-01-012A