Expert Answers about Saturn

• Solution for Replacing Spring and Pin of Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
• I wish that spring and latch assembly was available, but the only way to replace them is to order a new shank part # 910019-20B.
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• Will the T-one Vehicle Harness Part #118418 Fit the 2003 Saturn Vue Redline
• No, I am sorry you will have to hardwire your 2003 Saturn Vue Redline to have trailer lighting available at the rear of the vehicle. If you need a 4-way flat connector you could use the Upgraded Circuit Protected Modulite with 4 Pole Harness and Hardwire Kit, part # 118418, which will include all wiring and connectors to complete the wiring along with instructions. You will have to remove the vehicle taillights and splice into the vehicles wiring using a circuit tester, part # PTW2993...
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• Troubleshooting Stuck Lock Cores on a Thule Raceway or OutWay Bike Rack
• I spoke with my contact at Thule and she informed me of a couple possible solutions for you. But we before you attempt anything you should verify that the lock core of your rack has the same number etched into it as the number etched into the key. Once you have verified that the key number and lock core number are the same she recommended you try spraying a lubricant like WD40 into the key slot. You will want to have a straw on the lubricant, and you will want to pull back the flap that...
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• Curt Venturer Brake Controller Troubleshooting on 2009 Saturn Outlook
• It sounds like you might have an issue with your ground, or you may need to simply reset your brake controller now that it has been installed. Once you turn your vehicle on and the trailer isn't connected, there should be a red light that appears on the controller. To reset your brake controller, unplug the pigtail harness for about five minutes. After that, plug the harness back into the brake controller. If resetting the controller doesn't work, try grounding the controller to a different...
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• Brake and Turn Lights Not Working when Trailer is Plugged into the 4-Way on a 2009 Saturn Sky
• I would not recommend to replace any of the relays on the 2009 Saturn Sky. If you are having a wiring problem and the relay is activating, it is doing that to protect your vehicles wiring system. You do not want to change the relay and allow more current to get to your wiring system, which could cause major damage. The relay is doing what it was designed for. It sounds like it is a ground issue with the wiring on your vehicle. You will want to make sure that the white (ground) wire is...
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• Troubleshooting Hitch Install Hardware That Won't Thread In
• This is a pretty common problem. Even with the brush and penetrating oil the threads are still too gunked up to point the bolts won't thread. You'll need to find a thread tap in the correct size and then clean the threads out with that. The thread size is M12x1.75.
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• Where to Find Stop Light Circuit for Installing Brake Controller in a 2008 Saturn Vue
• This question comes up more frequently for the Chevy Equinoxes, but the solution is the same for the Saturn Vues. To get it under the dash you need to access the BCM (body control module). It is located under the dash above where your left knee would be. The module will have several different wire connectors that plug into it. It could be connector 2, pin 30 or it could be position 11. One thing that seems to be constant on the vehicles affected is that the wire is usually white so...
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• Short Circuit on Trailer Caused Trailer Wiring Harness on 2008 Saturn Vue to Blow
• What probably happened was that the converter box has blown. This means that it has done its job. The short on the trailer blew the box instead of damaging the vehicle wiring. There is no fix for this and the wiring harness on the vehicle will have to be replaced. You will need to make sure that the short circuit has been fixed prior to installing and using the new harness. Otherwise the same problem will keep happening until the short is fixed. I have included a couple of wiring FAQs...
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• Brake Lights on Toad Do not Work After Installing Hopkins
• On 4-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole wiring setups the stop and turn signals are combined for each side of the vehicle. The green wire in a 4-pole typically carries both right turn and stop signals and the yellow wire carries left turn and stop. On a 6-pole the two pins at the bottom of the socket and plug again carry combined stop/turn signals. This arrangement of wires and functions is shown in the linked article on wiring. I suggest you check the 6-pole socket on the MH to see if the brake...
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• No Trailer Running Lights After adding 4-Way Wiring and a 7-Way Adapter on a 2007 Saturn Outlook
• The First thing I would do is make sure that the ground wire from the wiring harness, # 118434, and the ground wire from the Adapter, # 30717, are attached to good ground locations that are free of paint, primer, and corrosion on your 2007 Saturn Outlook. It sounds like you may have already done this, so once you are sure the grounds on the vehicle are good, make sure the connections between the left side taillight and vehicle wiring harness are fully seated and locked in place. The left...
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• Troubleshooting and Repairing Weak Ground Connection on Trailer
• So everything is operating normally until you turn on the headlights, right? This is a classic case of a poor ground connection. Things will work fine until the running lamps are activated, which pulls more amps through the system. If there's a problem, that's when it'll show up. Make sure the trailer connector on the tow vehicle is properly grounded to the vehicle frame or chassis and that the connection isn't corroded. From the trailer connector on the trailer, trace the white ground...
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• How to Separate Rear Windshield Wiper From It's Housing on the 2008 Saturn Vue
• In order to get the housing unit to move on your rear window windshield on your 2008 Saturn Vue, you will need to grab both sides of the current wiper blade, and pull it away from the housing. If you do it slowly yet with a bit of force, the housing will separate from the wiper blade. For a replacement rear blade I recommend the ClearPlus Sentinel Windshield Wiper Blade # CP11111. This model will fit the rear windshield wiper and allows better contact, pressure distribution, and wraparound...
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• Troubleshooting Emergency Flashers Not Working When Other Lights Do on Trailer Wiring Harness
• This is an extremely unusual problem, but there is something we can check to get started and see what the issue might be. You'll want to use a circuit tester like the # PTW2993 and test the yellow and green wires when the flashers are turned on; test this on the input of the # C56018 side between the vehicle and the converter box to see if there is power being supplied on those circuits. If you've already done this, and that's what you were referring to when you tested, please let me...
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• 2004 Saturn Vue Transmission Overheating While Flat Towing
• Motor Trend is a very popular automobile magazine with millions of followers. In September of 2008, one of their writers, "Scott Evans", published an article that dealt with the frequent failures associated with the transmissions used in the 2002-2005 Saturn Vue's. The article further explains that such frequent failures caused a widespread class action lawsuit against General Motors (GM) for the transmission's poor performance. Said actions caused a mandatory settlement for all owners...
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• Parking Brake on 2009 Saturn Vue XE Makes Warning Chime Even When Not Engaged
• It sounds like there may be a problem in the braking system wiring in your 2009 Saturn Vue. Unless you have recently installed a trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha PowerTrac # 39523 that you referenced there should be no reason for this issue to arise suddenly. If you have not installed a brake controller then I would refer to your local dealership for help on this since it would be an issue related to the vehicle itself. If you have installed a trailer brake controller you will...
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• Brake and Turn Signals Not Working on a Trailer Towed by a 2007 Saturn Outlook
• Even if your 2007 Saturn Outlook has the same connector that goes with # 118384 it is possible that the connection on the vehicle is not fully functional. The vehicle would have to have come from the factory with a 7-Way trailer connector for # 118384 to work properly. What you need is the T1 harness, # 118434 that you referenced. This harness plugs in line with each of the tail lights and provides a 4-Way trailer connector. I have included a link to the installation details and a link...
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• Brakemaster is Draining Battery on a 2008 Saturn Vue
• This is strange because the Brakemaster, # RM-9160, has only one electrical component and that is the breakaway switch. It would not draw any power unless you pulled the pin out. If it is drawing power then something is either wrong with the switch or there is a wire somewhere that is possibly damaged and shorting out. But that would draw more current than 400 milliamps. You can disconnect the breakaway switch from the vehicle battery and see if that stops the draw on the battery. Also,...
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• How to Correct Base Plate Drawbar That is Difficult to Remove from Base Plate on 1996 Saturn SL2
• Removable arm-type base plate drawbars for your 1996 Saturn SL2, such as those in the Roadmaster # 52181-1 and the Blue Ox # BX3310 that are shown on the link at right, should not be too difficult to remove. I am concerned that the difficulty you are having removing the one drawbar could be a result of an impact or other damage. Has this system been in use for some time or is it new? If it is a new system then I urge you to take it to the place of purchase for inspection. If its been...
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• Trailer Running Lamps Blowing Fuse on 2009 Saturn Outlook
• It sounds like you have a short in the running light circuit on your trailer. Each incandescent tail light will pull approximately 2 amps, with the marker lights pulling .05 amps apiece. Your current lighting configuration is not pulling enough amperage to short out the harness or the circuit feeding it. Typically, the running lamp circuit uses a brown wire. Trace this circuit back from the trailer connector back toward the lamps. Look for pinched wires or spots where the wire insulation...
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• Troubleshooting Vehicle Turn Signals After Wiring Harness Installation
• Thank you for your purchase of Curt trailer wiring harness # C56026. The two most likely issues that could cause your lighting problem are a weak ground or bent contacts inside the driver-side vehicle tail light connectors. The main white ground wire for the harness must be affixed to a clean bare metal spot on the vehicle; even primer and paint can interfere with a solid ground. Bad grounds can cause all sorts of weird behavior from trailer wiring. You can sand off the paint from the...
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