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#208 of 363 The key - not it - cut the wire by canadianay Jan 21, 2009 (4:39 pm)
I posted some time ago (168 ,169) reporting I thought it was the key. I used my old extra key and it worked for about a month. Then 1 day it would not start, I waited the 10 min delay and it started normally. knowledge is a good thing.   I have now cut the white wire while running. The passlock indicator is on but my car always starts now. I live near Montreal Canada it was really cold last week 25C below or about -15F. No problems. (about 3 weeks now)   1. If your car won't start, wait 10 min try again.   Do not call towing, jump start it, or do anything else. Mine is a standard and I even tried to push start it. I learned the hard way changed battery, changed starter. It acted like a dead battery or poor starter connection, or high draw starter. What I learned was by the time you got a boost or did anything usually 10 min. had passed and the car would have started anyway if you had tried.   2. Disabble the passlock system by cutting the white wire while the car is running.    (see other posts here for details) This took me about 10 min. total and is very easy to do. (I am a aircraft mechanic by trade.)   3. Ignore the light on the dash and enjoy a car that will start every morning in the cold.
#209 of 363 Re: saturn ion starting problems [pgaknot] by meron Jan 21, 2009 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: pgaknot (Jan 21, 2009 4:30 pm) We've used any of three keys; they all work meron
#210 of 363 Re: 2004 ION2 Intermittent Starting Problems [rockfish1] by krazkeo34 Jan 22, 2009 (10:06 am)
Replying to: rockfish1 (Jan 23, 2007 8:22 pm) I am just wondering if this fix is still continuing to work. I have had many different fixes that have cost a lot of money for this intermittent problem, but it always seems to not work once again. The car for me this past week, has not started on a daily basis and happens 2 to 3 times daily. I am wasting so much time waiting on the car to decide to start at various places... ie. grocery store, my work, the gym, etc. I am also embarrassed at work to have to continually leave early to go out and try to start it prior to actually being relieved from work. Please tell me that the inexpensive fix is still working and I will immediately make an appt.   Also, when I checked with Saturn concerning the problem, it was stated to me and my mechanic that the problem was unable to be fixed. It was an issue that Saturn already was aware of and was not willing to do a recall since the problem was not a safety issue.   Jennifer Keough Replies to this message: bertbaggins (Jan 22, 2009 10:50 am) gregschoen (Jan 22, 2009 11:09 am) meron (Jan 22, 2009 7:51 pm)
#211 of 363 Re: 2004 ION2 Intermittent Starting Problems [krazkeo34] by bertbaggins Jan 22, 2009 (10:50 am)
Replying to: krazkeo34 (Jan 22, 2009 10:06 am) cut the wire. it works. no more headaches for you.
#212 of 363 Re: 2004 ION2 Intermittent Starting Problems [krazkeo34] by gregschoen Jan 22, 2009 (11:09 am)
Replying to: krazkeo34 (Jan 22, 2009 10:06 am) I have had no problems starting the car, since I cut the wire. Seems to have been a permanent fix for me.
#213 of 363 Other Starting Problems/Ignition Control Module and more by reba05 Jan 22, 2009 (1:06 pm)
I have had the issue that others have talked about 1 year into owning my ION, and was replaced and seems fine still. New issue - problems keeping car running after starting, as well as, very slow acceleration. Brought it in and repair place diagnosed Ignition Control Module as needing replacement. When driving away from repair shop, "Check Engine Light" came on so we brought it back. They said all is fixed and runs well, but reason it could be on is Catalytic Converter. I am not a car person so don't know exactly what that means, but am bringing it in to Saturn to diagnose before making further repairs. Car is an '06 with 55,000+ miles which is not a lot.....we'll see what they say. I love this car but will be very disappointed if there are further issues, especially when not covered by warranty, will need to read up on that. Any advice is appreciated!
#215 of 363 Re: 2004 ION2 Intermittent Starting Problems [krazkeo34] by meron Jan 22, 2009 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: krazkeo34 (Jan 22, 2009 10:06 am) krazkeo34, I cut the wire in 2007...no issues. It always starts. meron
#216 of 363 Ion Won't Start in cold weather by cp62 Jan 23, 2009 (2:01 pm)
I have a 2005 saturn that won't start in cold weather and won't release the key from the ignition when it fails to start. I have read in the threads that this happens in 2003 - 2008 Saturns. Saturn refuses to do anything about it. Therefore, I am starting a class action against them. Email me at carriepastorandassociates.com for more info.
#217 of 363 Re: Ion won't start under -15 C. [willbren] by mikeey1 Jan 23, 2009 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: willbren (Jan 23, 2007 4:07 am) Hi, I also have a 2004 Saturn ION that doesn't seem to want to start in the cold weather. I've had it towed numerous times and to the same mechanic that I trust. He's never sold me anything that I didn't need. and he doesn't seem to know what the problem is. But by searching the internet it seems that I've found the problem but saturn doesn't want to step up to the plate and correct the problem. I called them today after reading all of these posts and was told by a someone in customer service ( 1-866-790-5600) that no one has complained about this problem before. So if this problem is happening to you please call someone at the above number and let them know that you're having the same problem and maybe, just maybe we can all get our cars fixed! Just to add to this, the car only has 22,000 miles on it and I mostly use it for back and forth to work every day. I had to take my Mother in laws 1988 Buick to work yesterday, which started up no problem in the cold. Don't forget to call Saturn! Replies to this message: choach (Jan 25, 2009 8:09 am) mikeey1 (Feb 06, 2009 3:38 pm) 784julia (Feb 27, 2009 7:14 am) and 2 more... becky1115 (Jan 28, 2009 12:55 pm) mangtas83 (Mar 23, 2009 8:22 am)

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