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2002 Saturn Vue electrical

Tiny
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  • 2002 SATURN VUE
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  • 76,000 MILES
My saturn day time running lights started to flicker randomly and the only way to stop it is turning the headlights on manually. When I do that, my inside interior lights start to flicker, but my headlights are fine. The car also seems to have less power, when I open my door the door bell ring sounds like it is dying. I took it in and he garage said that it is most likely (but not sure) the E.C.M Does this sound likely? Could it be the B.C.M as well. I just want to make sure I order the right part.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 3:38 PM

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Tiny
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Have Battery and Alternator operation checked first
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 4:01 PM
Tiny
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I did have them test both the battery and alternator and they said both seem fine.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 4:06 PM
Tiny
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Well then BCM maybe culprit
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 4:12 PM
Tiny
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So do you think it is the bcm rather then the ecm?
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 5:11 PM
Tiny
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Can't see how ECM could be at fault it has no connection with lighting
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 5:14 PM
Tiny
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Ok, that is what I was also thinking, that is why I was questioning why they mentioned the ECM instead of the BCM
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Just to add to this one I have seen a lot of bad bcms on the saturn vues the most common thing I have seen happen is door locks cycle while your driving door locks and keyless entry become inop lights flash etc. You cant just order a bcm and put it in yourself you have to take it to the dealer and they have to program the new one with correct mileage etc.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 6:23 PM
Tiny
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There is no Saturn dealer anymore, so do I have to just take it to a garage then?
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 6:25 PM
Tiny
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The private shops dont have the gm service stall to program it you will have to take it to a gm dealer like chevy have them look at it to make sure that you need a bcm.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 6:45 PM
Tiny
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Ok, I will do that, thank you.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 7:03 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome that's what were here for.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 AT 7:22 PM

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