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Anonymous Posted on Jun 09, 2012

I just replaced my rear drive shaft, and my muffler on my 2003 Saturn Vue. It still sounds like my muffler needs to be fixed. Could it be i need to replace my caytalic converter/flex pipe?

  • Anonymous Jun 10, 2012

    Ok replaced my muffler about a months ago because it sounded like it may have had a hole in it, the sound was still there but not as loud. About 1month ago to avoid hitting a lil girl i slammed on my brakes so hard that my rear drive shaft ( middle circle w/rubber around it) snapped. Had to get that part taken off because the bolted part was banging under my truck. i drove around for about a month without the rear drive shaft on. 2days ago i got it replaced, but that muffler sound is still coming from front of the truck . what could it be????

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Possiblely need a little more info to help you kina sound s like a heat shield

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SOURCE: 2003 Saturn Vue V6 2WD catalytic converter problem

I am sorry but the delaer is correct, there are 3, and the bad news is the after market cats won't work, the check engine light will come on if you use them and for that reason you will fail smog tests, the issue is how much they flow and the way they work is not compatable with the programming of the powertrain control module, stick with the factory cats, I know they are expensive but in the end you will have to buy them.

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  • Posted on Apr 08, 2009

SOURCE: front hub is stuck to knuckle.

spray with penetrating oil and let sit. hit with a big hammer. if it still will not come loose remove knuckle and use a press to remove bearing.

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2009

SOURCE: Replace center support bearing on a 2003 Saturn VUE V6 AWD

I take it that this is an all wheel drive model.If so ,I recommend have a local repair shop do this,exsperiance is suggested. Ihave watched techs damage the driveshaft yokes. They tend to bend fairly easy on this model.

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  • Posted on Nov 27, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 saturn vue awd HELP!!

The RDM or Rear Differential Module on these GM vehicles (Vue, Torrent, Equinox) is a known weak point. It is most likely shot as the trans outputs power to the front and rear equally; gearotor pump(s) in the RDM then assign traction to each rear wheel if the wheel is turning slower than the input. So if it is still turning it must not be transmitting that torque to either "braked" rear wheel... There was a recall for the RDM in which GM quietly increased the slippage at which it engauged the rear wheels due to high failure rates...

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 saturn vue trouble code p1599

P1599 IS A STALLING ISSUE COULD BE BAD GAS / BAD FUELPUMP DIRTY FUEL FILTER
DISCONNECT BATTERY AND SEE IF THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN
U2107 HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE COMPUTER LOOSING POWER AT THE BODY MOUNTS CHECK CABLES AND GROUND STRAP

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Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add additional Correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-07-30-024D (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).
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