I'm it is possible that you may have gotten a faulty starter just saying it does happen a little more information would be helpful also like do your lights all turn off you have a check engine light on? Like I tell everybody else if you have a check engine light on you can buy your own code scanner and can I get to the OBD connector or you can have your car scanned at AutoZone for free and they'll give you a printout of whatever code you throwing
Two things come to mind - one is the possibility of a bad battery lead crimp that can transmit current just long enough to turn the engine once - check at the starter with a testlamp or analogue voltmeter.
The other is an immobiliser that can't quite make up it's mind whether it is armed or disarmed. Check the supply to the solenoid when attempting to crank, if it disappears it could be immobiliser, ignition/starter switch, relay, wiring*...
If battery current is present at the starter, manually energising the solenoid will test the starter and supply. If it cranks the fault is*...
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FACEING the ENGINE It is At TOP RIGHT SIDE Close to Master Cylinder takes About 1 hour to Replace Have Fun its a EASY One
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Remove the feed pipe
Installation Procedure
Install the thermostat and retaining sleeve with the dimple placed into the housing slotImportant: Lubricate the O-ring with soapy water or coolant before installing the O-ring in the water pump.
SOURCE: Oxygen sensor location on a 2003 Saturn Ion-1
One is front of the cat, and one after the cat of the exhaust.
The OBD Scanner should tell you which bank is producing the error.
Bank one is the front one.
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does the vehicle have an anti theft device on it if so it may need to be reset. usually all you have to do is unlpug the negative batt cable. for about 5 mins.and reconnect it. if this does not solve the problem look i the owners manual to see how to override the system.
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go to autozone.com and set up a free account. You will then have access to vehicle repair guides and can get all the info and diagrams you need, plus help with troubleshooting! Hope this helps!
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