Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Saturn Vue XR, 3.6 7, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Circuit/System Verification
IMPORTANT:
It is important to have the vehicle in an open outside area where a cellular call can be successfully placed and GPS data can be received from the satellites. It is also necessary to inform the OnStar® Call Center advisor that this call is for vehicle diagnostic purposes.
- Ignition ON, observe the GPS signal status indicator for at least 10 seconds with a scan tool. The indicator should display Yes.
- If the indicator does not display Yes, refer to Circuit/System Testing below.
- Call and verify the OnStar advisor has received the GPS data.
- If the advisor did not receive the GPS data and the call was a 'fail to voice', contact the GM Technical Assistance Center.
- If the advisor did not receive the GPS data and the call was not a 'fail to voice", refer to Circuit/System Testing below.
- Verify with the OnStar Call Center advisor that your actual position is within a reasonable distance from the actual location of the vehicle.
- If your actual position is not within a reasonable distance from the actual location of the vehicle, replace the CIM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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