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#218 of 363 havin' problems also by fordman08 Jan 23, 2009 (6:09 pm)
I have had my 2004 Saturn Ion 2 for the past 2 years. It also does not start when it get's cold/ chilly outside. I have been stranded on spring and winter mornings. Recently (the only time it has happened thank heavens my children were not with me) it did not start in the middle of the day after it had started in the am. I have contacted Saturn corporation on several different occasions with no avail. They told me to have diagnostic test run and I did take it to a local dealership and was told that my car needed a tune up. Saturn eventually told me that there were no other problems and i had given them several websites where they could verify that other people are having the same problems. Needless to say noone there wants to admit there are problems with these vehicles. I also would not recommend calling them - email is best because you actually have verification that you have contacted them and reported the problem. Also my windsheild wiper system cam completely apart while driving in a snowstorm the other day. And I am having trouble with staind re-appearing on the seats.
#219 of 363 Re: Ion won't start under -15 C. [mikeey1] by choach Jan 25, 2009 (8:09 am)
Replying to: mikeey1 (Jan 23, 2009 4:06 pm) hi mikeey1, could you tell me what you have found with your starting problems seems that my 05 has done the same thing since December. Replies to this message: mikeey1 (Feb 06, 2009 3:38 pm) 784julia (Feb 27, 2009 7:14 am) badygirl3779 (Mar 03, 2009 10:03 pm) and 1 more...
#220 of 363 We are going crazy with the non-start by rici Jan 25, 2009 (11:18 am)
We changed the ignition switch..still have the problem. Yes, the passlock light comes on when it wont start. We are willing to cut any wires, do anything to get this darn thing to start on a daily basis. What wires? Did the automatic starters on the car keep working for those of you who had them installed.? Replies to this message: mikeey1 (Feb 06, 2009 3:41 pm)
#221 of 363 Re: saturn ion strarting problems [pgaknot] by dave7878 Jan 25, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: pgaknot (Jan 20, 2009 5:54 pm) Hello,   I was wondering if you were still having success starting your car. Contrary to popular demand, I recently changed the ignition switch on my wife's car. It was really easy and she/we haven't had any problems since. The white wire seems to be working just fine now since I changed the ignition switch ($40 for the switch and $20 for the Haynes manual). I wonder if Saturn just makes bad ignition switches. I realize this hasn't been everyone elses experience though.   Warm and Happy Husband aka Cold and Frustrated Husband
#222 of 363 Please tell me where the wire is... by rici Jan 25, 2009 (2:51 pm)
I am worried I might cut the wrong thing. What does it look like? Where does it come from? Does the car have to be running? I am an older woman with no mechanical skill, but desperate to have a car that starts each day.
#223 of 363 Video of cutting White Wire by oblio9 Jan 25, 2009 (9:07 pm)
Here is the video I shot of me cutting my wire. This is the first video I have ever uploaded to YouTube and the first video I have ever edited so there are some bad transitions, stuff I had to speed up to get it under 10 minutes, etc but hopefully it is still informative. Let me know if it helps anyone. Thanks to everyone on this forum or I never would have know to try this anyway!! Video of me cutting the white wire Replies to this message: meron (Jan 26, 2009 4:24 am) dy37 (Jan 31, 2009 1:43 pm) rici (Feb 08, 2009 11:06 am)
#224 of 363 Re: Video of cutting White Wire [oblio9] by meron Jan 26, 2009 (4:24 am)
Replying to: oblio9 (Jan 25, 2009 9:07 pm) oblio9 Great video! Picture worth a thousand words! This should clear up any questions about the process.   Anyone with cold starting issues should watch this video!   Last year when it first got cold people were writing in about Ions not starting; it's the same this year. You can re-attach the wires when it warms up if you like, as when trading or selling your car. Really the only issue is the yellow 'pass-lock' icon staying lit on the dash.   Thanks oblio9!   meron
#225 of 363 Saturn Ion Starting Problem by skoil1357 Jan 26, 2009 (8:08 pm)
I used to have start up problems on my 2005 Saturn Ion 1. I brought the car to the dealer and told him I was having start up problems. Before I could say anything else he knew exactly what was wrong and they fixed it with my routine oil change. I haven't had a problem since and that was 2 years ago. I don't remember the exact explanation but I remember reading about this on another message board. Something to do with the lubrication that was only tested down south in warm temperatures?
#226 of 363 thank you guys by fbordoy Jan 27, 2009 (10:54 am)
Hi everyone,just want to let you know that on my saturn after I replaced the new switch never start again untill put the old one back and re-program it and I was able to start my saturn ,so right after I got it started cut the white wire and temperatures in conn.has been on the single digits and it starts right on with no problems,but I will put a on and off switch for summer time and to bring it to emission wich is every 2 years.So to all of you with this recomendation THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
#227 of 363 Re: 2004 Saturn ION with intermittent starting problem [gammageo] by PIB Jan 28, 2009 (7:34 am)
Replying to: gammageo (Feb 21, 2008 6:42 am) I own a 2005 Ion with the same problem. One suggested solution which didn't work for me was the idea of leaving the key in the ignition. I'm in Canada so have to deal with the Saturn Canada crowd and, while they sound helpful, haven't come up with a solution. It seems to me that a recall is the only answer but how do we get them to move????

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