2008 3.5L Aura

Old Jan 13, 2024 | 04:18 PM
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I guess I don't understand your way of asking a question. I didn't realize you were wanting to know what I did to fix it.
It was a high resistance short in the ground. Cleaned it up and that took care of it. Had I got a diagram here I would have shown on the diagram where the problem was and how I found it. It didn't take long once I seen the problem was a power issue. That includes the ground side as well. When checking the feed circuits we were getting less than 8 volts at times. We did a load test of the B+ side and it pushed 4 amps and lost only 1/10 volt.
We load tested the ground side and it dropped more than 5 volts with less than 2 amps draw. Wiring diagram showed the common ground point which was bad.
 
Old Jan 14, 2024 | 08:48 AM
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Unfortunately, we got off on the wrong foot. I obviously didn't see that you were looking for wiring diagrams. I saw doors, windows and keyless entry and that's why I suggested the junkyard. Sorry about that. My wife recently had a knee replacement surgery (Dec. 5th) and then 5 days later had a heart attack. I got her home on Dec. 20th. Then on Jan. 2nd her blood pressure spiked to 198/99 and I had to call paramedics. She spent another 3 days in the hospital. I am tired as hell and old (67) and sleep deprived. I mis read your original post (Obviously). Anyway, there aren't many members on this forum who own Auras. I can't think of any. So, with your years of experience and knowledge, you would be a valuable asset to this forum. I hope you stick around. As you can tell, I don't know much about Saturns as I've only owned 3 for a brief period of time and all were S series cars. Derf is the S series guru here and Andy (LW200) is the L series guru. Billy (Drop Dead) knows about several models but is always busy so he's not on here that often. Stick around and contribute where you can.
 

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Old Jan 14, 2024 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rubehayseed
Unfortunately, we got off on the wrong foot. I obviously didn't see that you were looking for wiring diagrams. I saw doors, windows and keyless entry and that's why I suggested the junkyard. Sorry about that. My wife recently had a knee replacement surgery (Dec. 5th) and then 5 days later had a heart attack. I got her home on Dec. 20th. Then on Jan. 2nd her blood pressure spiked to 198/99 and I had to call paramedics. She spent another 3 days in the hospital. I am tired as hell and old (67) and sleep deprived. I mis read your original post (Obviously). Anyway, there aren't many members on this forum who own Auras. I can't think of any. So, with your years of experience and knowledge, you would be a valuable asset to this forum. I hope you stick around. As you can tell, I don't know much about Saturns as I've only owned 3 for a brief period of time and all were S series cars. Derf is the S series guru here and Andy (LW200) is the L series guru. Billy (Drop Dead) knows about several models but is always busy so he's not on here that often. Stick around and contribute where you can.
You are OK. I've done the same thing myself and should have slowed down and asked rather than jump to conclusions.
I'm sorry to hear about your wife. That's hard. I just got out of the hospital on Christmas eve eve, the 23rd. My right carotid artery was 95% blocked. No sooner than I gert out and my friends start wanting free car repair. LOL
 
Old Jan 15, 2024 | 08:32 AM
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Sounds like you need to get some new friends! LOL I had an aunt who had her carotid arteries cleared a couple of times before she passed. She was in her early 90's when she passed, but she was still clear headed. Her heart gave out. What really sucks is that my father-in-law died on Christmas day in 1989. Christmas has never been the same for us since then.
 
Old Jan 15, 2024 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubehayseed
Sounds like you need to get some new friends! LOL I had an aunt who had her carotid arteries cleared a couple of times before she passed. She was in her early 90's when she passed, but she was still clear headed. Her heart gave out. What really sucks is that my father-in-law died on Christmas day in 1989. Christmas has never been the same for us since then.
That'll ruin a holiday for sure.
 
Old Jan 15, 2024 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by grcauto8453
I guess I don't understand your way of asking a question. I didn't realize you were wanting to know what I did to fix it.
It was a high resistance short in the ground. Cleaned it up and that took care of it. Had I got a diagram here I would have shown on the diagram where the problem was and how I found it. It didn't take long once I seen the problem was a power issue. That includes the ground side as well. When checking the feed circuits we were getting less than 8 volts at times. We did a load test of the B+ side and it pushed 4 amps and lost only 1/10 volt.
We load tested the ground side and it dropped more than 5 volts with less than 2 amps draw. Wiring diagram showed the common ground point which was bad.
my grandson just bought a 2008 Aura. Can’t open door with fob. Door locks-all lock when cold.
is this the issue you had ?

 
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 12:23 AM
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Sounds like it has some social interaction issues warranting therapy.

The all doors lock deal may be part of the anti theft programming. Check the owner's manual.
 
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jmac
my grandson just bought a 2008 Aura. Can’t open door with fob. Door locks-all lock when cold.
is this the issue you had ?
Not the same problem. In yours the fob works to lock but not unlock?
 
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by grcauto8453
Not the same problem. In yours the fob works to lock but not unlock?
fob does not work at all. I do know the fobs do transmit. Reseated electrical plugs on Body control module. When you go to lock using the driver side door if it is warm outside not all locks lock. When it is cold, locks function normally. The
fuse is good for the remote door lock receiver.
 
Old Jan 16, 2024 | 09:50 PM
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There's an antenna that is in the rear headliner. That may be bad.
2nd from bottom.


 

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