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Valves cost around 20.00 each . I reccomend replace the head with a factory reman. (all new valves) Call saturn for price.
We bought the Ion because we wanted to save a little money but still have reliable transportation and had heard good things from a few people who owned Saturns ( the S- Series). However, we are now planning to trade in the Ion as soon as possible because let's be honest, a car with electrical problems after just 3000 miles isn't worth hanging onto.
As far as I can gather, the Passlock system is supposed to disengage the the fuel and lock up the steering wheel when it determines that you aren't using the right key. Something with the Passlock system on my car is all screwy and I suspect it's not easy to fix. The dealer was quite circumspect about and that gave me a bad feeling.
I asked myself, would it have helped if we spend a little more money and got an ION 3? Probably not, since it's all the same engine underneath the hood.
We are lucky that we are able to absorb the financial loss on the Ion and get a different car. I am sure that most Saturns are reliable vehicles, but unfortunately, mine just isn't one of them. There is no doubt in my mind that the problems will only escalate. I have no desire to be zooming down the freeway at 60 have the steering wheel lock up, or the fuel system disengage. We are just going to bite the bullet on the trade in and get a different car.
Good luck to everyone else out there with Saturn problems!
My advice is give the dealership a chance to fix it. But check the lemon laws in your state. You may want to use that path if they cannot fix it. Also you will be shocked at the trade in value of this vehicle esp. an ION 1.
I think us Saturn techs will be glad to see this customer jump ship.
Sounds like a nightmare to deal with! :confuse:
#1 a bad crank sensor.(no spark or injector pulse)
#2 a bad fuel pump (no fuel at fuel rail)
#3 a cracked coolant temp sensor (green corrosion in connector)
Also look at the battery. If you see a trail of corrosion leading from the positive cable connection or a crusty collection of corrosion around the positive cable bolt at the battery, you have to replace the battery, the cable, and anything damaged by the leaking acid.
Just cut the cable at the battery if you see the acid trail and replace the cable and the battery. (and anything damaged by the acid leak.) I don't reccomend a lay-person make this repair due to the highly corrosive properties of the battery acid and the expertise needed to understand why it needs to be completely cleaned and all damages repaired.
A small investment now will"automatically" save you money down the road.
i want to buy this car but I dont want to put a new trans in it. My uncle and I were thinking it could be something else, but if the trans is going out i dont think i will buy it, unless i could get a cheap one.
please tell me what this could be and how much its going to cost to repair it.
Thanks,
Travis Zook
I also have a 2005 Ion and had this exact same problem. The dealer here (Saturn of Kalamazoo) was able to diagnose the problem right away and they were great about fixing it. I was told that something called the BCM (something... control module) was defective and needed to be replaced. They replaced it, reprogrammed something, and I was on my way. It's not an electrical nightmare like you think it is. I've since put 2500 more miles on my car and haven't had a problem since! On really, really cold mornings though the HVAC fan makes a dull rumbling noise on the lowest setting, but that's another story... ;-)
OH, does anyone know of a good way to run an antenna cable for a roof-mounted satellite radio antenna? With those roof trim pieces (which I've never seen interchanged by anyone!) sticking up like they do, there doesn't seem to be a way to slip the cable into either the front or rear window weather stripping. If anyone's hooked up satellite radio and has any suggestions, I'm open to them all. Thanks!
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shifty the Host
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dkoe
thanks!
A new chain and guides should do it, although if you have high miles and you have a shot to replace hoses, belts and water pump, you might do that as well since you're in there.
Thanks!
Halser
I believe it may be electrical because once I engage the brakes, both my flasher turn signals light up slightly, not full as when I use the turn signals or hazard. And another symptom that may support my suspicion, is that once I use the brakes, the rear brake light lights up (normal) and so does both the amber turn signals (abnormal) and the back-up clear light indicator.
I checked all the fuses and relays and cant seem to correct the problem. HELP!
- Security Disk (in the ignition cylinder) changed twice (my mechanic didn't charge me for the second one because he thought the first was defective).
Every time I start the car, it stalls immediately and the security light flashes. The ignition cylinder will be replaced tomorrow, which should correct this according to Saturn techs and another mechanic I spoke to while the car was in for an alignment (by chance he happened to own a Saturn and had already replaced it on his car 3 times!).
The last few days it has been warm, and when i try to start the car after sitting in the parking lot at my office all day, it's taken at least 10 minutes. Is there some heat related issue, in addition to the ignition cylinder that could make starting even more difficult?