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#1070 of 1201 solution to my non-starting ion by mrh562008

May 22, 2012 (4:44 pm)

my solution to the non-starting issue was to put a remote start in my car but u have to make sure that when it is installed they MUST bypass the security system, it cost me about 350 to have it done at crutchfield and i havent had the problem since (other than the one time on a relativley chilly morning when i ddnt think to use the remote, i waas already at the car when i thought about it and i tried to use the key) ive had the remote since march and i really enjoy it now, great way to warm up the car b4 i get in it

#1071 of 1201 saturn ion will not start by janet1974

May 26, 2012 (7:12 pm)

yesterday my car out of the blue would not start. when i turn the key there is no clicking or any noise i thought it was the battery but its not my mechanic has had it put on to computers and there are no errors but the car will not start HELP

#1072 of 1201 Re: saturn ion will not start [janet1974] by saturntech9

May 26, 2012 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: janet1974 (May 26, 2012 7:12 pm)
Did they check for codes in the body control module?Or did they use a basic code scanner that doesnt ready body control module codes?Also is the security light on solid or flashing while trying to start the car?

#1073 of 1201 Re: saturn ion will not start [saturntech9] by janet1974

May 31, 2012 (7:55 am)

Replying to: saturntech9 (May 26, 2012 7:27 pm)
the mechanic there says there is no fire from scan port??? does that makes since......
also the light comes on and goes back off for the security

#1074 of 1201 Re: saturn ion will not start [janet1974] by saturntech9

May 31, 2012 (9:11 am)

Replying to: janet1974 (May 31, 2012 7:55 am)
So there is no power to the obd2 port?If so did he check the 15amp fuse in the inside fuse box labeled lighter?Thats the fuse that supplies power to the obd2 connector.Also make sure they have a advanced scanner that can read body control module codes.

#1075 of 1201 Re: saturn ion will not start [janet1974] by gmcustsvcsarah

May 31, 2012 (9:56 am)

Replying to: janet1974 (May 31, 2012 7:55 am)
Hello janet1974,
 
I'm sorry that your Ion wouldn't start for you over the holiday weekend - I hope that you were still able to enjoy it. I see that you're currently working with a mechanic, but am unsure if this is with one of our GM dealerships. If so, we'd be happy to follow up on this with them! Please let us know.
 
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#1076 of 1201 Saturn 04 starting problems by tlc16

Jul 14, 2012 (9:53 am)

Saturntech9 - can you send me the instructions to install the ignition switch and how to relearn the security? Thank you.

#1077 of 1201 Re: Saturn 04 starting problems [tlc16] by pamela519

Jul 14, 2012 (10:55 am)

Replying to: tlc16 (Jul 14, 2012 9:53 am)
There is a video on utube that tells and shows you step by step... I finally got rid of my saturn... I was shocked when someone gave me $1,000 for it.... No matter what we did and how much I spent it always came back to the same thing. Not running.. although the 2 saturn "techs" on here are very nice, unfortunately they don't have any power (sorry but you don't) If they haven't already they will ask you to tell your story, give them your telephone number, etc. Someone will call you up, tell you they hope to be able to help you and from my experience and much of what i've read on here over the last 18+ months, they don't....I find it hard to understand how there are so many people with the same problems... over 1000 messages about it... yet, Saturn, GM, whomever never and still refuse to do a recall. better to constantly get us in there so they can charge ridiculous sums of money. Mine was a 2005 Saturn Ion. it worked great for about 4 years. and then it didn't. you can go back and read my story.. it's all over these pages... as i said, I was finally able to sell it and I now am a happy owner of a Jetta..... I will NEVER buy a saturn or a GM product again... I got the worst treatment, spent way too much money and the car was never the same again... Try the U Tube video... once I sold the car back at the end of March, I deleted all the videos... also, another way I have been told is to cut a wire... again, look on u tube... good luck to you

#1078 of 1201 Re: Saturn 04 starting problems [pamela519] by dozensaturn

Jul 14, 2012 (12:14 pm)

Replying to: pamela519 (Jul 14, 2012 10:55 am)
Cannot more than agree with what you say to "tlc16" ....
Total spill of money taking the ION to a GM dealer, they have no clue to what is going on.
Cut the wire, a 'dirty' trick but the vehicle will start at all times. There are too many on this site that have described how to do it and that it works ...
The switch is not the remedy!
The ultimate is of course to sell the failing Saturn, and whatever you do, stay away from GM - they have not helped us Saturn owners with this problem. We have weeded out the Saturn's and replacing with non-gm vehicles ...
Good luck to you.

#1079 of 1201 Re: Saturn 04 starting problems [tlc16] by saturntech9

Jul 15, 2012 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: tlc16 (Jul 14, 2012 9:53 am)
Just to clarify something here someone mentioned two saturn techs on here collecting phone numbers trying to help.Those are gm customer service reps just to get that straight.Iam a saturn service tech was one for over 16yrs.Would i own a saturn ion yes i would.My niece has 2003 saturn ion has owned it since new.I replaced her igniton switch with a factory one atleast 4 years ago that was the first one i had replaced in that car.Yes there problems with the switches.Yes i have replaced a lot of them.They redesigned the switch like 3 or 4 times.The problem ran up to the 2006-2007 model year the 2007 was the last year of the saturn ion.I replaced a friends 2006 saturn ion ignition switch about 2 years ago for no starts with a auto zone one that i think is made by wells.It still starts perfect as well as my nices 03.I wouldnt cut any wires especially knowing the fix is a simple one like replacing the ignition switch.There super cheap on amazon you can get a acdelco one for cheap.Tlc16 whats your email address?I will email you instructions and how to relearn the pass lock.

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