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Sedans Saturn ION Saturn Ion Starting Problems
363 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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Replying to: jbekken (Sep 09, 2009 4:41 am) This sounds a little more serious than the anti-theft device issue, especially considering you've already cut the white wire. Have you taken it to a mechanic to see if it's something else, like your starter or electrical system?
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Replying to: esprix (Sep 09, 2009 5:51 am) Any further advice? Thank you, Jerry
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Replying to: jbekken (Sep 09, 2009 6:02 am) |
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Replying to: jbekken (Sep 09, 2009 6:02 am) |
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Replying to: shadowman2 (Sep 09, 2009 8:03 am) Thanks again, Jerry
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Replying to: jbekken (Sep 09, 2009 9:25 am)
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Replying to: shadowman2 (Sep 09, 2009 10:34 am) |
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| They hook up a gizmo and see if there is a flow of current when everything is shut down. Someone else mentioned that the fuse box under the hood sometimes has a bad contact -- good example. I am by no means an electrician. If the battery simply expired of old age -- quite possible -- then you are OK by just replacing it. If you have another problem, it will show up before too long. That's what I usually do -- if the new battery goes dead in a few weeks (or days) it can be because something is draining it ( a short circuit, as above) or because the charging system is not functioning properly. checking to see if it is charging is relatively easy -- the idiot lights/guages in the car may or may not be telling you thr truth. Just pop in a new battery and see what happens. The place that sells you the battery can very easily (and for free) run a check on the charging system.. | |
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| I don't know if this is really related, but I had the cold start problem...I did the white wire mod and that worked for me great. However a short time later I started getting my "CHECK ENGINE" light on intermittently becoming more constant. Then my car would totally loose all power and shut down. It would take about 5 to 10 min before it would restart. So I decided it was time to take the car to the dreaded dealer. I reconnected the white so they didn't try to blame the problem on my wire modification. I took it in, they very quickly found a wire harness that had been rubbing on the motor and had exposed bare wires. Got it replaced and was on my way...until the problem reoccurred the very next morning. After my second visit, and a more thorough inspection they decided that the Powertrain Module was bad and needed replaced. I have been lucky ever since then. I never disconnected the white wire after that either. The best part about that was it was under a federal emissions warranty! I will keep everyone updated but that was 6/16/2009. | |
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Replying to: shadowman2 (Sep 09, 2009 10:34 am) Have a great day! Jerry |
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