ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Models:
2006-2009 Chevrolet HHR
2003-2007 Saturn ION
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Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-02-32-002C (Section 02 - Steering.)
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Condition
Some customers may comment that the steering wheel is hard to turn and that a message of "PWR STR" is displayed on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) of the instrument panel (I/P) cluster. They may also comment that this condition occurred after they had to have the vehicle jump started.
Cause
Improper "jump starting" of the vehicle has been determined as a cause for the power steering fuses to open (blow). Customers may mistakenly believe
that the Underhood Junction Block (UHJB) is actually the battery; therefore, they believe there is both a positive and negative post in the UHJB. After
only seeing one post, they may remove the cover and discover there is another small post on the passenger side of the UHJB. The small post on the
passenger side of the UHJB is the B+ post for the electric power steering. When the jumper cables are attached to both of these posts and the cable is
connected to another vehicle, the power steering fuses will blow.
Correction
Replace the blown fuses and verify that concern is eliminated.
Important
If the fuse continues to blow, refer to the appropriate diagnostic procedure below:
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For 2003-04 Saturn IONs, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Power Steering in SI or the 2003 or 2004 Saturn ION Service Manual.
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For 2005-07 Saturn IONs, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System in SI or the 2005, 2006 or 2007 Saturn ION Service
Manual.
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For 2006-09 Chevrolet HHRs, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System in SI.
On 2003-2005 Saturn ION vehicles only, open the fuse box cover, then remove and discard the small plastic cover that has the words "REMOVE AND
DISCARD THIS COVER FOR FUSE OR RELAY SERVICING" listed on the top. This cover is used only to protect the fuses upon initial factory
installation.
Provide the owner with a copy of the following procedure and refer owners to Step 9 for the correct negative cable attachment point.
Jump Starting Procedure
If your vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following
steps to do it safely.
Caution
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
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They contain acid that can burn you.
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They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
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They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or
pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Notice
If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
