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Saturn Ion Starting Problems

363 messages,  Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM

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Re: 03 Ion starting problems [climb3rchick] by bugaloo78
Jul 13, 2009 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: climb3rchick (Jul 13, 2009 7:12 am)

Well from all of my research, it's probably not the passlock when you are driving and it quits or the starter will turn, but it won't start. Now when you tried and the starter wouldn't turn, that might be it. If it is the passlock, this will happen, the starter might turn 1 revolution then quit, the "security" light will be on, and it will say "service vehicle" accros the odometer. Watch for these things. As far as it dying while running, I would suspect fuel system. Fuel pump, relays, etc. I know there have been some people that have to replace a fuel relay. Hope that helps.
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Re: 03 Ion starting problems [climb3rchick] by ilubay07
Jul 14, 2009 (9:18 pm)
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Replying to: climb3rchick (Jul 08, 2009 9:16 am)

have you tried replacing the starter? that is exactly how my car was. and then i finally replaced my starter and now its fine. my car would not start for 5 days with 80+ degree weather. so you might want to try that.. just a thought..
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Ion PassLock system by mojo22
Jul 26, 2009 (2:35 pm)
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I have an '03 Ion and have recently had the Passlock light come on. No real guidance in the owner's manual; called Customer "Disservice" to try and get some tech support. No go. Only wanted to know if they could make an appointment for me. "Thank You for choosing Saturn," she says at the end of the conversation. "Yeah, right," were my parting words.
 
Anyway, I got the idea in my head to interrupt power to the vehicle in hopes of extinguishing the PassLock light. Went into the trunk, and disconnected the positive side of the battery cable, checked to see if the light was out, it was, then reconnected it. Light was still out. Car started OK. Was okay for a week or so, and it did it again. Did the same thing. Works again. My kids drive this car, so I told them to be gentle with the cylinder lock when starting the car. Would hate to pay lots of $$$ to them for what may not be the real fix.
 
This might be a way to help you get the vehicle running again at least temporarily--or at least we all can figure out what is going on with this thing. I still curse the day I bought it...............
 
Good luck!
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Re: Ion PassLock system [mojo22] by bugaloo78
Jul 29, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: mojo22 (Jul 26, 2009 2:35 pm)

Just cut the white wire and be done with it.
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Re: 03 Ion starting problems [climb3rchick] by sowers26
Aug 01, 2009 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: climb3rchick (Jul 08, 2009 9:16 am)

I have been a mechanic for over 10 years and have heard that problem from many many people. One of the reasons I have found for this is the fuse box in the engine compartment being loose. it looses ground and dies or will not start. have someone tighten everythin up and see if that fixes the problem. Hope that helps...
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door locks... by ilubay07
Aug 03, 2009 (4:49 pm)
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before my starter went out my door locks stopped working.. when you hit the button it makes a clicking sound.. how do you fix it or change the fuse?
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01 saturn ion by willitwork
Aug 13, 2009 (4:29 pm)
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i have stick 01 ion,checked the battery, cleaned the positive and negative wires that go to it.starter works but what i still struggle to find what
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Re: May have found an easy solution to the starting problom [agawamguy] by mountainsurfer
Aug 19, 2009 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: agawamguy (Jan 02, 2009 8:10 am)

Looked for the white wire, but I think my 05 Vue must use a different wiring. Any ideas?
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Re: May have found an easy solution to the starting problom [agawamguy] by jen617
Aug 20, 2009 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: agawamguy (Jan 01, 2009 7:25 am)

Did you install the remote starter in your ion. The fall /winter season will be here before I know it and I would like to instal the keyless remote. Just wondering if you recommend the remote starter???? Thanks

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