2003 Vue - Gas Pedal Assembly & Reduced Power?

MOBYZIPPER

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2003 SATURN

I just bought a used 2003 Saturn vue with Add'l 3year warrenty.

My problem started with a "service engine soon" and "reduced power" light being diplayed on my dashboard. The symptoms of he cars mobility were that it would take a long time to get up to 55mph. And the engine would rev up to 5000rpms when I was trying to start moving. The transmission didn't seem like it was catching.

I brought it in for service and they couldn't tell me what it was right away, but it seemed like a transmission problem. And it was covered under my warrenty because it was a "VT" transmission. Apparently they are covered up to 75,000 miles. My car is at 44,500.
The next day they told me the problem was a Sensor in my gas pedal assembly, it is not sending the right signal to the transmission. In turn it will cost $269.00. And this complete assemly is not covered under my warrenty. It sounds fishy. Is there any truth to this?

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PEPPERMRJ

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Hey Moby,

At first I was with you. However after a little research, there are indeed 2 sensors attached to the gas pedal linkage. I am not sure of the price you were quoted. Can't find prices for either sensor. I can tell you the diagnostic charge normally is close to $100.00. You can get a written estimate and shop around.

Good luck and let us know. :)
peppermrj

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Sunday, May 6th, 2007 AT 8:31 AM

MOBYZIPPER

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Thanks, I found out that you can't order the part seperately, you have to order the entire assembly.
That is why it is so much. But Saturn Never did the $100 diagnostic fee. Is this a new thing?

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Sunday, May 6th, 2007 AT 2:01 PM

PEPPERMRJ

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Hey Moby,

If you were to take your car in for just a diagnostic the cost would be around $100.00. That is so their computer can talk to your car's computer and determine any problems. This is nothing new however you usually don't see it when your car is repaired.

The cost of the new technology is expensive. You can spend over $500.00 to replace a heated side mirror with the built in turn signal!

Thanks for the update. :)
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Sunday, May 6th, 2007 AT 9:14 PM