I built the fuse bypass for my 2008 Saturn Vue. I know it wont start but what else does it shut off. I don’t understand what it does It was very easy to assemble. Thanks for the video

Hi Tom,

I dont own a Saturn Vue but in doing some quick research it appears removing the fuse has the primary function of ensuring the battery isnt drained/damaged by leaving the car’s ignition in the “accessory position” for extended periods. Here is a full write up/response on the Tow Procedure from Saturn. I cannot verify this information is 100% accurate since I don’t have this setup so be sure to check with the manufacturer before trying this yourself. Here is the procedure:

Dinghy Towing Procedure
Notice: If you tow your vehicle without performing each of the steps listed under
“Dinghy Towing,” you could damage the automatic transmission. Be sure to follow all steps of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and after
towing your vehicle.
Notice: Don’t tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two
different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission.
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.
2. Shift the transmission to Park (P) and turn the ignition to OFF.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
5. Shift your transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
6. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the 2 amp ignition switch fuse from the I/P fuse block and
store in a safe location.
7. Release the parking brake. Once you have reached your destination, do the following steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Reinstall the ignition switch fuse.
3. Shift the transmission to Park (P), turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Release the parking brake.
Disabled Towing Information
To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or flatbed trailer (carrier) should be used to
transport this vehicle. Consult a Saturn retailer or professional towing service for more information regarding disabled towing.

The fuse box is located on the passenger side on the center console.

thanks Scott, appreciate the feedback and I’ll check out the technique. I’ve been soldering for so long I’ve definitely gotten a bit lazy but also cant remember the last time I had a failure. That said I’m definitely leaning towards speed rather than durability in this video. Thanks so much for checking in!