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The Saturn Ion randomly will not start. The starter will not rotate all the way, then the security light turns on. I have to weight at least 5 min then it might start just fine or start up for a second or two then shut off for a couple more min, ill try again and its fine. This problem has been on going for years and is space apart weeks at a time. What is going on please help me?

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Something to do with the PASSLOCK system - anti-theft . Loose passlock sensor or key . Thing's do wear out after time . The passlock sensor is part of the ignition lock cylinder housing .There is also a magnet in the lock cylinder an when you turn the key the magnet rotates past the sensor causing a voltage signal that the module in charge (BCM) reads ,worn or sloppy fitting parts are probably the problem . Your vehicle is 14 years old , just think of how many times the key was stuck into the ignition switch an turned . Don't know of any by-pass fixes for this , look on line . Or you probably would have to replace the whole lock an lock cylinder .

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: i have a 06 saturn ion. my window will go up

towards the back of the door is a short track that runs left to right. there should be a nut either loose or missing on this track. put loctite on the stud, then put the nut back on. do this AFTER the window is back on track.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: For the Saturn 2004 Ion, the alarm goes off at

Probably caused by Faulty door jam switch,unless has aftermarket alarm.Does it have a factory fob,Will have gm part# and 4 buttons.

Ronnie Wilson

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  • Posted on Sep 08, 2009

SOURCE: rumbling noise on front of saturn ion car

Sounds Like A Wheel Bearing Has Failed. ISOLATE it & Replace it

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2009

SOURCE: Takes 20 - 25 min to start when weather gets

saturn has a TSB#04-08-45-005D the ignition switches go bad usually when its cold outside and they dont let the car start,common ion issue,,you need a new ignition switch,,not the lock cylinder the switch its a little electric box on the end of the cylinder housing you need to replace that and reprogram the new one to the car,switch is like $40

Testimonial: "Thanks for the info. Will give this a try."

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 23, 2009

SOURCE: The power St6eering in my 2004 Saturn ion 3 stops

the electric steering column is going bad,you need a new steering column,,,typicial ion problem,youre gonna have to go to the dealer,,rather expensive for the parts, over $300

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