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SES Light Due To P013B DTC, Low Engine Power in High Ambient Temperatures, and/or Engine Roughness When AC Compressor engages

Subject:SES Light due to P013B DTC, Low Engine Power in High Ambient Temperatures, and/or Engine Roughness when AC Compressor Engages

Models:2008 Saturn Vue
with Front Wheel Drive (5th and 6th digit of VIN = L3)
and 4 Speed Automatic Transmission (Model 4T45E - RPO MN5)
and 2.4L Base Engine (VIN P - RPO LE5)



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

The customer may comment on any of the following concerns:

    • SES light due to DTC P013B
    • Low engine power in high ambient temperatures
    • Engine roughness when AC compressor engages

Recommendation/Instructions:

If any of the concerns above are experienced, reprogram the ECM and TCM with the latest TIS2Web calibrations, which are designed to address these concerns.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.