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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [etofmaine]
Don't do it! Don't expect any help from GM or anyone if the car goes nuts. I tried to get help from them and all they wanted to do was schedule me for an appointment. I asked her, "How the hell can I schedule an appointment and get the car in if it won't start?' She couldn't answer the question. Never again for a Saturn or GM product. GM= Great Mistakes ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [etofmaine]
You cant just blow out the brass filing from the key and tumblars the they have to be removed dissambled cleaned with brake clean and lubed with dry graphite.
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [notcrankyion]
Read post #248 and several following it http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1137a7/246!keywords=allin%3Amsgte- xt%20limit%3A.f1137a7%206%20CD#MSG246
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [notcrankyion]
I am currently purchasing a 03 Saturn Ion, Standard, Cruise, 6 CD player and the lot..... The vehicle was owned by a GM employee and was maintained by GM dealership. Assuming that if they had an ignition cylinder issue it has been dealt with along with most other issues over the years. However I did notice excessive wear on the key itself. [new keys coming with purchase btw] On that note, ... Read More
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Re: Power Steering/Electrical Issue (Won't Shift Gears) [edw061000]
I have been having the same issues with my 2003 Saturn Ion 2. I'm a bit upset because I purchased the car less than six months ago from a private dealer. The key has been getting stuck in the ignition a few times each month but tonight, while I'm all comfy in my apartment, that darn car is still on. I was able to pull the key out, and it's not ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [pamela519]
Keys stuck in ignition? Although I am not a mechanic or knowledgable as to how ignition switches work these days, since the advent of locking stearing wheels, all vehicles I have owned have had that issue when force on the steering column is applied to it due to residual pressure from the tires applying pressure back to the steering column. Unaware; I have somtimes turned into a parking spot, even into ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [seansmommy1]
Saturn out of business??? Hmmm looking at 2013 models with 6speed Auto & Manual Loaded, on Internet.
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [notcrankyion]
You wrote: "They fixed the key issue by taking apart the cylinder again, but since then the car won't stay on at all. It cranks, but then stalls." in a response to pamela519 I had vehicle once with that problem. Ended up being a fuse for maintaining the running of the vehicle after starting. Hmmmm wonder ??? UPDATE: Actually as I now remember I would stay running as long as you ... Read More
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Re: fed up!!!! [adam271976]
Omg! I am having that problem now, I thought it was my battery so I replaced it! But it's still doing exactly what happen to your car! Now this morning my key got stuck it wouldn't turn all the off it stayed on the "Acc" part, which I was mad because I couldn't lock my doors because it was stuck. I'm so made about it because I live in the Lancaster ... Read More
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Re: fed up!!!! [hallie11]
Hallie, I had the same problem but it happened when it was cold out or not. What happened in my case with my 2003 saturn ion 1 was the ignition switch. After it wouldnt initially start, i had to wait 30 mins. till the security passlock disabled itself then it would start. Whats happeneing is there is a resistor on the ignition switch. When that goes bad, the anti theft/paslock system ... Read More
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Re: Saturn ION ignition problems .... [dozensaturn]
Greetings fellow Ion owners! I tend to agree that this is something that GM should have handled better. But as for my personal situation, it is fixed. For how long I don't know (and I'm not holding my breath) but for now I'm up and running again. I DID take my 2003 Ion to the "GM Certified Saturn Service Center" at a dealer. BUT, they have my car running again. They ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
I have a 2003 Saturn, I use a blow dryer to heat the ignition switch before putting key in. Usually works. Try disconnecting battery to reset security. Buy a FORD buy a Honda, anything else. I have gone up the GM ladder too and they will not help. Its all a ploy, which is why Saturn is out of business. A large class action lawsuit and general boycott are the only ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [notcrankyion]
notcrankyion - It does seem as if many people do have issues in the cold weather. I don't know how much of this blog you have read, but I started here months ago. At that time I was still on the fence about GM and thought, despite everything I read, that maybe they really did want to help. Some do, some don't, but the people that don't are the supervisors of ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [pamela519]
I'm right there with you. IF I can get this thing working, I'm unloading it ASAP. But this is the only issue I've had since 2003, so I'm not throwing GM out the door just yet. Then again, if I can't find someone who THINKS they MIGHT be able to fix it, then I'm out of luck and I have to figure out some way to buy another car - and ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [notcrankyion]
My key is also now stuck in the ignition. i was told a simple ignition relay switch will do the job. this is after installing a new battery, new starter.... it actually worked for a whole week after the starter was put in!! my AAA expired, I have to reup and get it towed AGAIN and try the ignition relay switch this time. btw, I live in southern california. cold weather ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [pamela519]
Hi everyone. I bought my '03 ION brand new from the dealer and didn't have any problems until 2 years ago. Then I started getting this no start/no crank problem. At first I thought, OK probably the battery (it was in the winter and well, the battery was 6 years old, why not?). I bought a new one and that of course didn't fix the problem. So I asked the guys ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [dozensaturn]
Saturntech - As I told the last one who posted on this. You are the only one who actually helped me on this site. The 2 GM people that have their eye on this blog. nice, but useless (sorry ladies, but setting up a "file" that you basically know is not going anywhere - not really helping).... As I said, when GM called me after one of the ladies on here ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
Wow! A Saturn Tech that admits something is wrong! And in this posting sharing with us that 'most of the time' the problem is traced to the ignition switch (a GM dealer sourced part at about $50 - available from rockauto.com for less than $20 ...same identical part) and its failing pass lock sensor. Note - we now learn there is a bulletin from saturn about this!! How come that saturn ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [dozensaturn]
You know I have weighed in a lot on this..... And I, being from southern california can confirm what you have said. Does not depend on the cold weather to start or not.. An old friend of my daughter's who is an ace mechanic put the starter in which both the dealership and the mechanic said I needed. GM dealership wanted $600 to replace the starter, the mechanic wanted $300, Jason ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [dozensaturn]
Most of the time its the ignition switch that fails because it has the pass lock sensor in it.The reason it says on colder weather it happens more often is because of the grease they use.It becomes more solid in temps below 40 degrees.I even had customer that lived in indio california where it gets really hot.Every winter out his car would intermintantly not start changed his ignition switch he hasnt ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [nstuber1971]
One thing for sure - It is NOT a battery problem - Many owners have been taken by dealers and service centers. Furthermore, it is NOT a problem caused by the climate. This same problem is common throughout, including warmer areas like Florida, Southern California etc. No this is a problem that GM (Saturn actually) should have corrected shortly after the ION's were first brought to the market. We have changed ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [nstuber1971]
The bcm is the body control module it controls the body functions security door locks keyless entry inside lights also is the inside fuse box.Is the security light on solid or flashing when it doesnt start?In your case sounds like a bad ignition switch.
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
I have a 2003 Ion with 44,000 miles and bought it brand new. We've had this similar issue for the past 3 years. We have bought new batteries every winter for the last 3 years because that's what we thought it was. But after reading everyone's comments, I'm thinking that's not the case. This has only happened to me once the temp outside drops below freezing. Is that the case with ... Read More
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2003 saturn ion trouble starting
i have a question for saturntech09..........i have read your posts and eskimomann's posts about this known issue with saturns. 2 weeks ago was my first time ever since i've owned this car brand new in 2003 that ive had this issue. So, i went to my local mechanic and had the iginiton switch replaced. it ran fine until a week ago i noticed i had the same problem again! the mechanic ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
hi adam...how much did it cost you to change the ignition lock and switch? to y'all...anybody knows where i can get my car fixed in chicagoland?? thanks!
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
Your welcome no problem.
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
Saturntech, I checked the cabin filter. It was black. Apparently i haven't replaced it in quite some time. So i took it out and turned on the blower and it came out real fast!! I wish i knew that was the problem during the summer when i roasted my ass off.....lol Anyways i went to walmart tonight and bought one for $30. I think the price for a filter is a ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
Yes.....all blower motor speeds work...i will check the cabin filter...come to think of it, that hasnt been replaced in a while....
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
So you no longer have anymore no start no crank issues?As far as the air flow from the blower motor go do all the blower motor speeds work?So the only issue is reduce air flow?If so you most likely have a plugged up cabin air filter check that and let me know what you find.Best thing to do is remove the cabin air filter and see if that fixes the problem.If ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
hi saturntech, thanks for replying.......yea they had to change out the ignition lock and switch. they both showed up on the bcm. it has 191,000 miles on it. i have owned it since i bought it new in may 2003. i have to say minus this problem it has serviced me very well over the years and havent really spent any money on it till now. so far everything seems to ... Read More
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Re: Pamela 519 [pamela519]
OMG: except it isn't the starter that's the problem in these cars. And when you'd try to contact GM they said to contact Saturn as if it was still a separate company at the time. Creeps. Sorry to hear it. As far as Edmund's not having any credibility, GM has never wasted a second using a quote from this site that hasn't praised their cars in it's advertising. This pisses me ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
and how do relearn the pass lock sensor to make it start again?
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
I did have the key turned to the on position and both sides of the fuse would not make the tool light up. and they car wont start up at all..thank god I ran into you before going to a gm dealer!!
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [jay101783]
Get a real test light turn the key to the run position and see if you have power to both sides of the ignition fuse.From the flashing light sounds like the security system kicked in.Most likely a bad ignition switch.Does it start at all now?Have you tried relearning the pass lock sensor to atleast see if it starts?
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [saturntech9]
hey saturntech9 I'm sure you probably get bothered with this all the time but my 04 ion redline wont start, the key turns over but it doesnt start. I've had one mechanic switch the battery and check the engine and starter and seems to be fine but when I had my friend look at it he checked the fuse box with this tool that when it touches the fuse the light ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
There is no reason to reflash or reprogram the bcm when replacing the ignition switch all you have to do is relearn the pass lock sensor in the new switch for the bcm this can be done manually with no computers or special tools.I have replaced so many of these switches i have lost count from the first year ion 2003 to the last ion 2007 i have only relearned the ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
Adam - You got off cheap. they are charging me $129 for the diagnostic fee and all I wanted was for the to replace the ignition relay switch, b/c according to 38 pages of this blog that's probably what it is. I too am broke and very frustrated. don't know if you've read my postings, but grrrrr, and I used to go and start my car 1/2 before I had to ... Read More
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Re: 2003 saturn ion trouble starting [adam271976]
just one more thing to all saturn owners with this known issue that the lousy GM company wont repair for free since it is their screw up!!!! After you finally get the car started, if you start the car every 4 hours it will keep starting fine. but, if you wait longer than 4 hours to start it, you are back to square one! i have been timing this issue very ... Read More
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Re: response about my 2005 staurn Ion 1 not starting and then starting agai
I have worked for saturn repairing there cars from 1993-2009 in southern california I have replaced the ignition switches for no starts on the 2003-2007 till the last year they made the ions they have redisgned that switch 3 or four times.That switch failing is the number cause for the no starts.I have replaced a few other parts here and there but for the intermintant no starts the switch is number ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [gmcustsvc]
I have had my 2003 Saturn sitting for 3 months because of this. I researched it last year and the problem is the ignition switch solonoid. They are easy to swap out and cheap ($25). I don't have the tools to do it and had bought another car and I am lazy; so it isn't fixed yet. It is the lubricant (grease) in the switch that is the failpoint and causes ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [perkiekat]
You are correct, this has been going on years, in fact ever since the ION:s entered the market with the 2003 model, and we have had 03's 04's and 05's ... Sold off the 03's, still have one 04 with starting problems on the average 5 times a week - year around, in the 'cold' 50-60 degrees and in the warm 80-95 ... no difference, problem is the same. This '04 ... Read More
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Re: 2006 Saturn ion ignition switch [notlkh]
My advice comes from being a saturn factory trained tech i worked for saturn dealers fixing them over 16yrs.My niece bought the first year saturn ion a 2003 and she still has it and it had that starting issue everyone is talking about.I replaced the ignition switch with a new factory one from the dealer i worked at.It was well over three years ago has to be closer to four and ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [flabbergasted]
I'm still waiting for my son to send me his repair paperwork so I can begin a GM Customer Assistance file, but I found a recall for ignition switch letter in my files. We have until August 31, 2011 to file for reimbursement. I imagine since your car is a 2003 and ours is a 2005 is why we can still file, but you might mention the recall when you go ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [flabbergasted]
I totally get it. I have been fighting mine since 12,000 miles and it is just now fixed. For how long who knows. How many miles are on your car now? Maybe the fact that mine was fixed before under warranty and not 20,000 miles ago helped. The offer of help from GM Customer Service [see posts from "gmcustsrv", click on that link ] is a effective route to get people ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [dweezil]
Well, you see, my car is an '04 and back in about '06 my car just went over the 36,000 mile mark and the ignition problem started. So, I have been dealing with this MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT for, what is that, 5 years now. If it is cold, I know that I need to go turn the ignition to get the connection warming up and wait 10 minutes to try to start ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn Ion 2 intermittently won't start [saturntech9]
My saturn just started with the check engine light, I went to see one of my students at auto zone, she pulled the codes and it was P0340 wich according to the machine is a camshaft position sensor, however according to the parts list Saturn Ion 2003 doesn't have one. So once again, HELP!
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [flabbergasted]
All I can say is: do what is described above and email your VIN and # to the GM customer service site listed in previous posts here. I was skeptical as you can see from the posts, but they really came through. I am stunned at the way I was treated: car is back and problem is resolved. It was a two part problem.Ignition switch I paid for, the other, a ... Read More
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Re: Saturn Ion 2004 Starting Problems Winter and Summer [vader87]
As far as your starting concern it needs a ignition switch amazon has a ac delco one for like 23. There really easy to change.Now for you sway bar bushings did they ever change the brackets too?The 2003 and some of the earlier 2004 ions had the first sway bar bracket design the later second design holds the sway bar tighter.If you give me the last 8 of your vin i ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [dozensaturn]
OH M G! My car has the SAME issue, as well as 2 other issues I am reading about! VERY FRUSTRATING. This ignition issue defintely seems to be temperature related because my car has only done this in cold weather, and yes it matter whether you wait 9 minutes or 10 minutes before retrying. 10 IS the magic number! I have argued with my husband over this time and again! He ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [notlkh]
Lou, The starting problem has nothing to do with the outside temperature, hour during the day etc. as this is a Saturn/GM problem (since day ONE) on the ION's ... You are so correct, wait 10 to 11 minutes, try a 2nd time, even a 3rd and a 4th time. Always wait in between. GM keep on responding take the vehicle to a dealer, have it checked out ... at the ... Read More
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2003 Saturn ION stops starting
I bought my car used around 2006, and started having the starting issue in the fall of that year. When the temperature got below 60 degrees, at least once a day, I would try to start it, and it would fail. Initially, over a half hour period I would try to start it, and it would seem to get slightly better, starting to chug after waiting 5 minutes, until eventually it ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn Ion 2 intermittently won't start [rcousinslpn]
Read my reply above yours sounds like a bad ignition switch very common for those to go bad.There like 50.00.
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Re: 2003 Saturn Ion 2 intermittently won't start [rcousinslpn]
have your mechanic check the fuse box to see if it's burned out and check the body control module
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2003 Saturn Ion 2 intermittently won't start
Our 2003 saturn sometimes will just not start. It will turn over halfway then nothing. We try 6 or 7 times and nothing, then a half start and then its back to square 1. If we wait about 30 or 40 minutes and try again it will eventually start. It does this mostly when running errands usually after the second stop. It doesn't do it all the time but it does ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [dweezil]
A new ignition switch isnt going to fix the key not turning off iam not going to tell anyone how to defeat the safety device that keeps you from turning the key off and removing it while the car is in gear.Like i said before there is a micro switch on the the base of the shifter shaft that has probably failed and its pretty easy to change that is causing ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Saturn ION stops starting [flabbergasted]
flabbergasted, Can you please send me your VIN and current mileage? I apologize for your frustrations. If you can let me know what’s going on at the dealer as well, I look forward to your response. Christina GM Customer Service
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Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [saturntech9]
Thanks. They replaced the entire shift thing, had to order from L.A. Oh yes, I am aware the ION's first model year was 2003, but the first models for sale were available in fall 2002 as 2003 models. GM has known about the problem since introduction is what I should have said. And someone had to sign off with the supplier for this POS piece even earlier than that. The first ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Saturn Ion Electrical Problems [dweezil]
As far as the key not turning off is most likely caused by a bad micro switch at the base of the shifter.Its a wired set the mirco switch gear indicator light and the shift lock solenoid really comm on problem on that car.I cant belive they didnt check that out.Its esy to change you just remove the console and its right there.Also 2003 was the first year for the ion ... Read More
Saturn Ion paranoia or mystery problems?
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saturn ion 2003 ignition problems andstarting problems
well i also have a saturn ion automatic 2003 and have for the past year experienced starting problems also have to wait at least 10 minutes before starting car again which have made me late for appointments etc.now my ignition dont want to turn off key gets stuck and can also pull key out while car is still running can anyone give me an email address for gm as this car ... Read More
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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Saturn ION starting problem
You are so correct, this is not a 'cold start' problem - and it is not the battery (which someone recommended you change) .... GM could get out of this embarrising problem simply by recognizing that the problem is there. And, by authorize 'by back' of one vehicle that is experiencing this problem, take possession and truly examine it - find the source of the problem, issue proper repair orders, and ... Read More
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not starting issue
My husband was also having trouble starting his 2003 saturn ion. Since we bought it in the winter, we thought that it was a cold start problem. Every morning he went through the same routine with the car - trying to start it - nothing, sometimes just a click, sometimes nothing. He'd give the car a 'break' and then it would start right up like nothing had happened! We had the ... Read More
car alarm problems for 07 saturn ion
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Re: car alarm problems for 07 saturn ion [buckeye79]
Ours just started doing this today as well... It's a 2003 Saturn Ion 3 Sedan. It sucks that I find the same issue, but no resolution to the issue.
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [meron]
So I did the white wire cut on my son's 2004 ion. Everything was great for 10 days or so. Then his key was left on and killed the battery. We jumped (charged) the battery but now it is completely locked up. Won't start, can't even shift out of park. I found an ex-saturn tech who came over and reconnected the white wire and replaced the ignition switch. Then he did ... Read More
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Re: What a disappointing car Saturn makes.. [gmcustsvc]
Hi I am a long time mechanic and I have a 2003 Saturn Ion and also had the no starting problems for about a month. I checked the battery, the starter, and the alternator and everything checked out good. I even tried giving the battery a boost. I also noticed the security light would come on so I figured it was a passlock or switch problem. One day when my car ... Read More
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Re: What a disappointing car Saturn makes.. [gmcustsvc]
Hey Mariah, I know you weren't talking to me but it's been such a long frustrating journey with Saturn. I bought an Ion 3 in 2003. It's a gorgeous car - one problem has been there since the beginning however. It's the same problem these people have all talked about. There were the non-start issues, the couldn't turn the car off issue (and no it isn't because I'm a girl because ... Read More
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Starting Problems AFTER Cutting the White WIre
Hi Everyone, I have a 2003 Saturn Ion, I bought it used 2 years ago. I had the cold weather start problem too. My husband followed the instructions on cutting the white wire and I thought that the problem was solved. Over this past winter season, the problem has cropped up again! Sometimes getting the car jumped helps, sometimes, by the time someone else comes along to boost it, the car ... Read More
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Re: Ion Won't Start in cold weather [cp62]
My name is Teresa from Tx, and I also have 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. I had complained about it and they said they couldn't find any showing of a problem on their comptuer. I did this a couple of time ... Read More
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Re: Problem Starting Saturn Ion? COMPLAIN! [joetree]
Wow, I just can't believe that there is so many problems for the Saturn ION. I bought a Saturn ION 3, 2003 used. A friend of mine said that the Saturn's are the best vehicle that he ever bought. So going on his word, I bought one used. Less than a month, it started to have problems. Went to the dealership to get it fixed, no problem. Was running great until ... Read More
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White Wire Cutter Wanna-be....but I can't start the Car...Help!
Thank you all for all of your postings....I own a 2003 Saturn Ion and am having the same kind of problems as everyone else. The car intermitenly won't start for about two years. At first it was very rare...now it happens several times a week. I've had the Ignition Switch replaced by the local Saturn Dealership who of course told us they knew just what it was and acted very confident ... Read More
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Wrap up the steering column to keep it warm
A few days ago on a whim I wrapped several scarves around the steering column and the ignition of my 2003 Saturn Ion thinking that if I could keep it warm it might start. For the past five days I have wrapped it up and it has started every time. After the first time I added a long piece of quilt batting and then secured it with a scarf. It sounds ... Read More
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Saturn Ion starting problems
HELP! My daughter has a 2003 Saturn Ion and we are trying to determine if it is worth shipping from Hawaii to Las Vegas. She is having that 10 minute wait start problem. I changed the plastic initiation switch, then went through the 30-minute learn procedure found in Programming Theft Deterrent System Components, it still would not start. I took off the new ignition switch and put the old one back ... Read More
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Re: Ion won't start under -15 C. [mikeey1]
Thanks for the tip about the Saturn bulletin, mikeey1. I'm so glad I found this message board. I had the non-starting problem twice last winter, then twice last week. Last year I took it to my mechanic, who "couldn't replicate the problem," but put in a new battery anyway. This year, I took it to my Saturn dealer. I told them I thought it was the ignition switch, and to see ... Read More
Saturn Ion paranoia or mystery problems?
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random starting problems with ION
My 2003 Saturn ION starts when it wants to and leaves me stranded often, does any one have a fix for this problem?
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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Re: Ion won't start under -15 C. [choach]
Hi, A friend of mine is a mechanic and he found out that Saturn has a bulletin out about this repair. The Bulletin Number is 04-08-45-005D and it's titled Ignition System - No Crank / No Start / DTC's B2960/B3033. it's dated March 15, 2006. Covering Models: 2003-2006 Saturn ION. I called up the dealership that I bought my car from and asked if their was any kind of problem with ... Read More
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remote starter fixed problem for me
Hello, Thanks to everyone who's posted to this forum. It's been very helpful. My husband and I have a 2003 Ion and have been experiencing this cold start problem for three winters now. Initially we had it into the shop over and over again. They replaced the battery and checked out the starter - never finding anything wrong. We've been going to a new mechanic in the last year or two ... Read More
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Ion Won't Start in cold weather
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 carrie@pastorandassociates.com for more info.
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [junkionowner]
Hey my name is cassie and we are having the same problem! We are going to call corporate but I think we should all join together and file a lawsuit so big they change the make of their vehicles. Good luck to all who are facing the same problems we are! I think the news is going to love this story! We have had a 2003 level 3 saturn ion for ... Read More
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Re: May have found an easy solution to the starting problom [bertbaggins]
bertbaggins, I tried this also, as the explanation was that saturns sent to KY were with the heavy lube. It did not fix the issue, just worked for a few days. I posted a fix I used in previous listings, around #84 or so if I remember correctly. I think you can click on my screen name to find them all. Simply I cut a small white wire on a 2003/4 ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [meron]
Thanks Meron. In August, I bought a 2003 Saturn Ion from a dealer for my son to drive to school, and the 10-minute-due-to passlock problem started to occur every few days. I followed your email instructions to the letter, and everything you said worked out. We haven't had the problem for about a month. I am still amazed that you figured out this fix, when from what I have read elsewhere, ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [4r33l]
To all those who have had similar starting problems related to the anti-theft circuitry on the start switch I can offer a cost free solution that has worked for my daughter's Ion. After searching all over the net and talking to service departments at Saturn, I discovered a remote start website as well as service bulletins from GM. As a result, once I got the car started, using the wait ten ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [rockfish1]
I already replaced the battery, did not purchase it through Saturn cause I figured I would be at least double. Someone in these posts mentioned that the battery that is in the trunk was vented? Mine is in the trunk but didn't notice "venting"?
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [jstm1960]
It sounds like you received a good price for Saturn to replace the ignition switch. The switch itself costs about $30 from Saturn when I purchased one about a year ago.You are also fortunate you did not get pressured into buying a new battery and replacing BCM and the other parts of the system otherwise your repair bill total may have had a comma in it. As for the BCM perhaps ... Read More
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saturn ion starting problems
I have a 2003 Ion 3 which picks the damnedest times to not start. I have read the messages on this forum and seems obvious that the passslock senors are not picking up the key when inserted, hence the 10 min delay. I was in traffic yesterday when the car would not start again. As a last resort, I spit on the key, put the key back in and it started! ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [junkionowner]
I just got the ignition switch replaced in Dec 07. Now Saturn is telling me it's the BCM. I have contacted Saturn Corp and got a case# but I doubt it will do any good. Just another way for Saturn to suck money out of my wallet. The car is almost paid off so I'll get it repaired & hopefully it will last 2 more years and then I'll buy something ... Read More
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2003 Saturn Ion Starting Problem-Installed remote Starter
My husband was having difficulty starting his car about a month ago so we decided to take the plunge and have the remote starter installed to see if it would work. Since the remote starter bypasses the security system that seems to be the problem the car has started fine ever since. I hope I am not jinxing it but this seems to have solved the starting problem and my husband ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [plygirl76]
I have had the same problem with my Ion 3. Car is 4 1/2 yrs old w/53K miles. Started having starting problems in Dec 07. I replaced the battery and continued to have starting problems.Saturn said it was the ignition switch which I had them replace for $225. Less then 1 month after having the ignition switch replaced- the starting problem happened again. Went to Saturn and now they are saying ... Read More
Saturn ION
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Re: Saturn Blows [vdisillusion]
I have a 2003 saturn Ion. It is making a sound like thump thump when you push on the brakes . The other day it started and I thought I had a flat tire. I didn't. You can feel it when you push on the brakes and in the steering wheel. Have you had any promblems like this.
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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2003 Ion Starting Problems
I have had problems with my Ion since this past December. I am at the Saturn dealership weekly with the same non-start problem. It doesn't matter how cold it is. I have had the ignition switch & BCM replaced. Saturn has rekeyed the Pass lock system. This time they told me my battery cables were loose. Don't know how that one happened since the dealership is the only one show has ... Read More
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Re: Saturn Blows [vdisillusion]
I also have a 2003 ion 2 saturn. But I only have 28,000 on my car and my warranty has run out taking all the maintance fees with it. What a rip off. Also, my car is now starting to give me all sorts of trouble and tomorrow I'll pay a shop to replace my starter with a rebuilt one and also stop the bell from ringing in the car everytime ... Read More
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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2004 ION No crank-No start DTC B2960 or B3033 Set
My mechanic (not Saturn) printed a technical service Bulletin 3/15/2006 Reference no. 04-08-45-005D affected Models-2003-2006 Saturn Ion Built up to & including VIN Breakpoint 6Z147837 My car would not start and it was just 3 1/2 years old, with under 30,000 miles but ,out of warranty. I replaced the battery to the tune of $232.00, because it was a vented one, in the trunk. I had called Saturn and they said ... Read More
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Saturn ION won't start
I have a problem with my daughter in-law's 2003 Saturn ION, but it is not a cold weather problem like most postings. It is not intermittent. The car has been starting fine but she had the SES light on for several weeks. A guy at an auto parts store told my son to disconnect the battery and reconnect. Now it won't start, period. The starter turns over and all indications are ... Read More
Saturn ION
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Saturn Blows
I have a Saturn 2003 Ion which only has less than 40K miles (mostly highway) and I'm on my 3rd major repair. Everything was fine until my 3yr warranty was up, then everything started to break (a strut, lock fell into door, and now my AC/heat fan doesn't work). My latest problem (fan) the dealership (Middleburg Height, OH) estimates to be $300 (and I paid over $50 to have them tell ... Read More
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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Saturn Ion Quad Coupe Not Starting
I have a 2003 Saturn Ion that I bought used last year. It was running great until about 3 months ago when it would randomly decide not to start. It wouldn't matter about the weather or if the car was hot or cold. If I keep trying to start it, it gets less and less juice until nothing happens. Then if I wait about 10 minutes it will finally start. Am ... Read More
Saturn ION
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2003 Saturn Ion Power Lock Problems
Just bought my Saturn a month ago from a private seller, 30,000 miles on it and I love the car. However I am having issues with the power locks. Two days ago the lock button on my remote wouldn't work, (as a matter of fact none of the buttons would work, the trunk release, horn, nothing)I tried the button on the inside of the door to lock the doors and nothing ... Read More
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Re: 2004 ION Level 2 [helpmefindacar]
Although I can't speak for any 04 IONs, we bought a 2003 Saturn ION 2 with automatic transmission new in 2003 and we love it. We put almost 78,000 miles on it. Have had no major problems but have performed routine maintenance. Did replace the tires at 65,000 miles (Costco's great for tires). You should consider using Carfax to look up specific/potential problems with that car. You will need to know ... Read More
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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Re: 2004 ION2 Intermittent Starting Problems [voushka]
I have a 2003 Saturn ION that recently started to have starting problems, my brother has the exact same car and it also just started to have problems since it became cold, snowy, and salty. I took it to a very good mechanic and he could not figure it out. Finally I took it to a friend that dedicated alot of time to it. The problem is defect in the placement ... Read More
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Re: Ion ignition/wiring [cob05]
"When you turn the key, nothing happens or the starter works but the engine won't start?" My son's 2003 has the same problem as yours. This usually happens in cold weather and is intermittent. Neither Saturn's or our mechanic could suggest a fix. Have you heard of a solution?
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Re: Ion ignition/wiring [cob05]
My son's 2003 has the same problem as yours. This usually happens in cold weather and is intermittent. Neither Saturn's or our mechanic could suggest a fix. Have you heard of a solution?
Saturn Ion Starting Problems
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Re: 2003 Ion won't start under 10 degrees [plygirl76]
I have the same problem. I live in MN and whenever the temperature drops, it always takes me a while to get the car started. I also took it to the dealership and they told me it was not my battery but if I wanted they could charge me for a full diagnostic etc. I decided against it. They told me I may have something to do with my ignition..however I ... Read More
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Re: 2004 ION2 Intermittent Starting Problems [rockfish1]
I have had the same problem (intermittent no start) with my 2003 Saturn Ion 3. Of course, there hasn't been any rhyme or reason and I've been hesitant to take it to the dealership, it's out of warranty and I have very little confidence in them. We had a computer put on it to read the codes (this morning), however, there hasn't been any stored. Do you know if it will ... Read More
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