VUE FWD L4-2.4L Hybrid (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 07-06-03-006A
Date: 071221
Hybrid System - MIL/Battery Lamp ON/DTC's P1A5A/P1A59
Bulletin No.: 07-06-03-006A
Date: December 21, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Check Engine Light On Battery Warning Light On DTC P1A5A and/or P1A59 Set (Inspect Hybrid Batteries for Voltage Imbalance or Corrosion
Replace Batteries if Necessary)
Models:
2007 Saturn AURA Greenline Hybrid
2007 Saturn VUE Greenline Hybrid
with 2.4L Engine (VIN Z - RPO LAT)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add information to the Subject line update the service procedure for both VUE and AURA to include steps to transfer
temperature sensors to the new batteries. Also the part number for the battery has changed. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-06-03-006
(Section 06 - Engine/Propulsion System).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a Check Engine light and/or Battery Warning light being illuminated.
A scan tool may reveal DTC P1A59 set. Typically this will be the only DTC stored but on occasion DTC P1A5A may also be stored as a secondary
DTC.
Correction
Inspect the hybrid batteries for module voltage imbalance or corrosion. If the hybrid battery module imbalance exceeds 0.6 volts or if corrosion is
present replace the 3 batteries using the Service procedure.
Returning the Battery to the WPC
Hybrid parts will be returned through the Warranty Part Center (WPC) by request using the Saturn Failed Parts Return System. For additional
information on the parts return process reference the latest version of Corporate Bulletin Number 05-00-89-042C - Warranty Parts Center/Saturn Parts
Return Program (U.S. Only). Canadian retailers should refer to Service Bulletin 99-00-89-019E for all Warranty Parts Center returns. Do NOT return
parts to the WPC without a WPC request. If a WPC part return request is not issued when the warranty claim is paid please contact the WPC.
Package the part to be returned in the same container that was used to deliver the replacement part. This container has specific labeling for a Class a
hazardous materials that are exempt from a hazardous material classification for the purposes of transportation.
Use the UPS-ARS label to ship via UPS as explained in the bulletins referenced above.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
