My 2001 has been having a recent issue where it would idle rough, sputter and stall. It only does this when at stop signs, stop lights or areas where I have to slow down. It doesn’t smoke or make any weird noises, other than sputtering. I’ve replaced the plugs and wires, checked with OBD-II and it does not show any codes. The CEL was on until I connected to OBD-II, I didn’t clear the codes and the CEL disappeared. The PCV Valve has been replaced roughly 4,000 miles ago. I’ve replaced the throttle position sensor & Oxygen sensor about 1,000 miles ago. It seemed like the issue occurred less often once I replaced the sensors, but it is back doing the same thing. Any ideas.
6158 příspěvků · Připojeno 2008
This is a 4-door sedan, right?
kolik kilometrů má auto?
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1528 příspěvků · Připojeno 2015
So it did this before the o2 sensors.
Using a propane torch or aerosols, finding any vacuum leaks is a good idea.
If you have new parts such as o2’s and a pcv that has been good, maybe only cleaning a maf should be done aside from checking for vacuum leaks.
Did this problem happen before the new pcv? And what brand is it? The sohc escorts are fairly picky about pcv brands. Ford, motorcraft, or Napa brands are strongly recommended. Some escorts barely run if you put a different brand in. But I’d look for vacuum leaks first, vacuum leaks come up in the darndest places!
Where’s my lighter?
1237 příspěvků · Připojeno 2005
The most common darndest place being the vacuum hose coming from the bottom of the throttle body to the vapor control module on the firewall. If it isn’t already broken it will literally fall to pieces if you try to flex it or pull it off to inspect it.
The 2nd most common is the short PCV hose assembly from the PCV valve to the intake manifold. The soft rubber elbows just rot away causing small leaks.
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7 příspěvků · Připojeno 2016
I’ve already replaced the hose coming from under the throttle body. It was very dry rotted and cracked. Same issue. I’ll check the hose to the intake manifold and see. I did not have this problem prior to or from replacing the PCV valve.
Btw it’s a 2001 Sedan with 79k.
555 příspěvků · Připojeno 2006
Will it idle when first starting up? Is the stumble mostly when coming to a stop?
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7 příspěvků · Připojeno 2016
When coming to a stop.
555 příspěvků · Připojeno 2006
Try this. Start it up and pull the vacuum line off of the egr and put your finger over the vacuum hose and let us know if you feel any vacuum. Did the idle change with the vacuum hose off?
I had a idle issue very similar to yours that turned out to be the vacuum selinoid to the egr.
1528 příspěvků · Připojeno 2015
Try this. Start it up and pull the vacuum line off of the egr and put your finger over the vacuum hose and let us know if you feel any vacuum. Did the idle change with the vacuum hose off?
I had a idle issue very similar to yours that turned out to be the vacuum selinoid to the egr.
That would be a dirty dpfe, being disabled due to unplugging it. It does sound a bit like an egr valve flowing when it shouldn’t.
Where’s my lighter?
555 příspěvků · Připojeno 2006
I thought mine was the dpfe at first. But the solenoid not blocking off the vacuum to egr caused it to open at idle, and the problem seemed to get worse as the car warmed up. It was also intermittent and thus not easy to figure out. When I felt the vacuum at idle I was pretty sure it was the solenoid and luckily had a spare at which point all the odd idle problems that I chased for a year were gone.
I had though about running a vcuum gauge to the egr to test if there was vacuum at egr during idle, but it was the same amount of time trying another one having the spare.
1528 příspěvků · Připojeno 2015
Dirty egr’s are known to leak, and exhaust gas leaks are harder for the ecu to figure out than an oxygenated leak.
Where’s my lighter?
9676 příspěvků · Připojeno 2004
classic vac leak or egr stuck open symptoms. what grade fuel do u usualy use, and from where?
no need to do any diagnostics, just start with the most expensive part and move toward the cheaper ones.
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here are some helpful diagnostic videos:
18 příspěvků · Připojeno 2016
This happened to me and it was one of the spark plug wires arching out on the motor.
326 příspěvků · Připojeno 2015
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9676 příspěvků · Připojeno 2004
no need to do any diagnostics, just start with the most expensive part and move toward the cheaper ones.
:palec nahoru:
here are some helpful diagnostic videos:
11 příspěvků · Připojeno 2015
Power Brake Booster leaking??
7840 příspěvků · Připojeno 2010
Any history codes ? I would think that any stall short of the ignition being cut (voluntarily or but switch/circuit fault) would produce a code ? Maybe not.
Could be a few things but sounds like a small vacuum leak. When the engine is cold and the ECU is on a rich mixture strategy the engine will be less sensitive to vacuum leaks, but could respond with higher than normal RPM depending on the size of the leak. Some have discovered leaks at the intake manifold, where it mounts to the engine head.
If this is like the 2nd-Gen, you can disable the EGR by unplugging the DPFE sensor. Then you can cut some cardboard and *temporarily* block off the EGR. These actions will of course create a dash light. Make sure it seals well and don’t distort your EGR mounting plate with uneven torque between screw heads. If after some time testing, the problem *never* again occurs, then you may have found the major contributor or cause. If it still happens then there’s something else going on.
EDIT: Do not use cardboard. If there is a leak EGR gasses will set it on fire. Instead, find something metal to use. Heavy duty cooking foil might work but it would be bad if any of that were to get into your intake. There are plates that can be purchased but that means spending a little money.
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Saturn VUE owners have reported 29 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the VUE.
1 Car Stall problem of the 2007 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/01/2018
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned normally. After starting the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. While attempting to shift into drive, the gear failed to comply even though the gear indicator displayed that the vehicle was in drive. The vehicle was taken to sears auto center where it was diagnosed that there were electrical failures. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2 Car Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 01/02/2017
While driving at highway speeds, vehicle stalled,and would not restart. Vechile coasted to lane off traffic. Vehicle would not move. Family of four in vehicle. Had a police officer shut down lane of traffic. Very very dangerous. Diagnosis: timing chain.
3 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 07/01/2016
Saturn Vue 2003 has stalled while driving on multiple occasions. Has stalled doing 80 mph on hwy has stalled doing 25-30 in town. Security light comes on, power is lost to engine and when security light goes off, then the engine will start again.
4 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/01/2016
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, the doors would suddenly lock and unlock and the lighting on the instrument panel flashed. The contact stated there were many other electrical malfunctions that would occur without warning. In order to get the vehicle to function correctly, the contact had to turn the vehicle on and off several times. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
5 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 06/10/2015
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While driving on the highway at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and the electrical power failed. The vehicle was able to restart after being parked for a long time. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.
6 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/30/2015
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after five attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be flashed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
7 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 11/26/2014
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the purge valve failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Djr.
8 Car Stall problem of the 2007 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 09/26/2014
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
9 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 09/17/2014
Car is not shifting appropriately when going into reverse. Also notice issues when driving where car appears to struggle shifting to third gear. Has stalled out.
10 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 08/22/2014
Vehicle stalled while driving, was able to safely pull over to side of road. After vehicle was restarted, it would shift into different gears but would not move. Dealer repair service center states: «38909 transmission 3-5-r waved plate broken and damaged» parts replaced: seal kit, gaskets, nut, valves, cover, spring, piston, housing, piston, plate kit, plate times 2.
11 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 03/12/2014
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while making a right turn at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
12 Car Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 03/07/2014
Car will stall at various speeds, sometimes will completely die or will go off for 10-30 seconds, turning signals will occasionally work but will go out. No codes will show up when tested, so the cause is unknown.
13 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 02/22/2014
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost complete electrical power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 93,000.
14 Car Stall problem of the 2007 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 01/26/2014
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph in cruise control. The brakes were applied but the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,583.
15 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 01/07/2014
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the brake caliber fractured without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,919.
16 Car Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/01/2012
Electrical system starting to act up (every dashboard light comes on) causing the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving. Steering power was lost and brakes became very soft. Happens at random speeds from 20mph and up to 65mph. Very scary! I have a child and I couldn’t get my hazard lights to come on until the electrical calmed down. Was nearly rear-ended multiple times with a child in the vehicle. Finally had to replace the throttle body on the vehicle which is very expensive.
17 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 02/03/2012
The contact owns a owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 136,000.
18 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 10/28/2011
While on our family trip our vehicle came to a complete stall. We had no power, no acceleration no power steering.
19 Car Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 03/14/2011
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 141,000. D.
20 Car Stall problem of the 2006 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/10/2010
The key will not turn in the ignition to start the engine and/or to stop the engine. I was told that the key was worn out and needed to be replaced but this did not fix the problem. This has occurred on a daily basis sometimes not allowing the vehicle to be turned off and at other times not allowing the vehicle to start up. If the vehicle stalls on a busy highway and cannot be started, this is a serious safety concern as well as if the vehicle cannot be shut down in case of an accident or fire.
21 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 02/22/2010
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue xr. While driving 70 mph the vehicle lost power and stalled. This failure has happened at lower speeds as well and immediately after a regular service check was performed. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.
22 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 04/30/2009
I have a Saturn Vue and am going to be having another baby, I have been told by my car seat inspector that the only safe and correct place to install a forward facing car seat is in the center seat, however the vehicle is not wide enough to then fit an infant car seat next to it. I am not willing to compromise the safety of my children because Saturn cannot design a back seat to accommodate child car seats. I have had little help or suggestions about what can be done to remedy the situation and do not want to be stuck with a vehicle that is not safe for my family to be in.
23 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 10/15/2007
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle completely shut down. The vehicle would shake intermittently and stalled on the freeway several times. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The service light would illuminate after the failure. The vehicle had been back and forth from the dealer approximately five times. The dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 114,357 and failure mileage was 112,000.
24 Car Stall problem of the 2007 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 09/01/2007
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the vehicle has had numerous failures since it was purchased. Whenever she approaches a stop or decelerates at 10 mph, the vehicle feels as if it will stall and the brake pedal must be depressed. The vehicle has shut off on numerous occasions and the contact had to shift the gear into neutral and restart the engine. The vehicle has been taken to different dealers and they stated that the cause of the failure could either be the battery or the spark plugs. Both have been replaced, but the failure still persists. The failure mileage was 47,140 and current mileage was 57,000.
25 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 10/11/2005
My 2003 Saturn Vue w/vti trans has had 4 episodes of near-stalling, hesitation upon acceleration in 3-week period in October. 1st episode vehicle did not respond when gas pedal pushed. Finally responded with a lurching forward. Temp in 90’s outside. Second episode sitting for 8 hours at work. Heater turned on. Went to leave parking lot & stopped at sign. When accelerator depressed, there was brief response and then a «near-stall»/hesitation. Happened 3 times in succession before leaving parking lot. Third episode 3 days later. Vehicle was in condo parking lot for 2 hrs. I went out to go to the grocery store. Didn’t put on a/c or heat. Backed up vehicle. When started to drive forward, it near-stalled/hesitated before getting out onto road. Fourth episode 7 days later. Left work after 8 hours into busy traffic. Had 2 more incidents in traffic. Left this street and went to post office. Parked outside and went in for 5 minutes. Backed vehicle up and near-stall happened again. Went to dealership 3 times after these episodes. Hooked up to computer and nothing was found, nothing done to fix it. Gm told me, «if you’re ever in the area when it happens, stop by right away. » I don’t live close to them. Told me to run out the gas tank completely until the low fuel light goes on and fill w/93 octane at bp amoco. Still no resolution for problem. Severe safety concern for me and those around me.
26 Car Stall problem of the 2004 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 08/24/2005
Chime sounds when starting vehicle and placing into reverse or drive. Car sometimes stalls when chime is sounding. According to manufacturer, the chime indicates a problem with the engine. According to manufacturer, Saturn, it is covered by TSB 1700388. This has been going on since August of 2005. Increase in frequency and severity. Dealer unable to fix problem even when following TSB.
27 Car Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 09/17/2004
While driving 30 mph vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
28 Car Stall problem of the 2003 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/17/2004
Vehicle stalled while driving at 45 mph, forcing consumer to pull vehicle off the road. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealership.
29 Car Stall problem of the 2002 Saturn VUE
Datum selhání: 05/22/2002
When coming to a stop the vehicle chuggs (surges) and acts like it is going to stall. This problem has been looked at by the dealer and they basically say «all systems operating as intended». This situation is very similar to complaint number 567762.
