When i try to start my 2006 saturn ion dash lights go on starter clicks but engine doesn't turn over. if iwait 5 to 10 min it starts this only happens in 1 to5o times.

First off ,no start how ? crank - no - start - when you turn the key to the start position the engine cranks -starter engages an spins engine but won't start an run or you have a no - crank - no - start . engine does not spin . which of these is your engine doing ?

anti theft device ? needs reset from factory

How to voltage drop test starter motor circuit Looking at a wiring diagram an testing the starter circuit with a DMM - digital multi-meter is the way to find the problem . Free wiring diagram's here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info. year , make , model an engine size. Under system click on engine then under subsystem click on starting . Click the search button then the blue link .
Looking at the diagram you will see this starting circuit is computer controlled . Ignition switch is a low voltage input to the BCM - body control module. A message to the ECM - engine computer from the BCM requesting a start over the serial data network (class2) will energize the relay sending B+ voltage to the S terminal on the starter solenoid . Your best bet mite be to have it towed to a qualified repair shop.

Kia doesn't publish that information.

your battery maybe weak or the terminals of your battery are loose. check your battery charge and clean and tighten your battery terminals.

That sounds like battery--wiring-or starter. Check the battery voltage. It should be 12.6. volts with engine off. Clean the battery terminals.

I have the same car, what i do is turn the key to the start position and hold down the gas pedal for 3 seconds, then start the car. It should start up. If not, it the starter that going, get it checked out. These cars are garbage, i cant wait to get rid of mine.

Even if the battery is low or has weak connections, there is enough power for accessories but not enough to turn the motor over. A bad solenoid will also cause this

try resetting pc disconnect neg cable for 5 mins and retry gl

Your battery is too weak to turn the starter. The starter takes much more power than the lights or anything else.