What was the problem with the Saturn Ion in 2003?

What was the problem with the Saturn Ion in 2003?

The 2003 (and 2004) Ion was cursed with GM’s flawed attempt at a continuously variable transmission, known as the VTi. It had such a high failure rate that a class-action lawsuit was filed against GM, eventually prompting a settlement and a warranty extension. GM discontinued the VTi for the 2005 model year – surprise, surprise.

How does exposure to negative ions affect people?

Hours of negative ion exposure may reduce symptoms of depression. High levels of exposure (like several hours or more) to negative ions caused people with chronic depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to record lower scores on surveys of their depression symptoms.

How does ionization affect the health of people?

A 2013 review of scientific literature on negative ionization published between 1957 and 2012 found that ionization had no impact on people’s general mental health but did find a notable effect on people with depression. Hours of negative ion exposure may reduce symptoms of depression.

Where do you find negative ions in the world?

Negative ions exist in nature in tons of places, including: ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun discharges of electricity in the air after a thunderclap or lightning strike

How to get a trouble code on a GM Saturn?

See GM trouble code retrieval procedure to retrieve the trouble codes. The Check Engine light will light when the ECU stores a trouble code. To retrieve trouble codes, turn the ignition key to the “on” position with the engine OFF. The Check engine light will flash many short blinks.

How does the Check Engine light work on Saturn?

The Check engine light will flash many short blinks. The total number of blinks equals the code number. For example, flash,pause, flash,flash = code 12.If more than one code is stored, the Check engine light will flash the codes in sequence (lowest to highest) with a pause between each code.

The 2003 (and 2004) Ion was cursed with GM’s flawed attempt at a continuously variable transmission, known as the VTi. It had such a high failure rate that a class-action lawsuit was filed against GM, eventually prompting a settlement and a warranty extension. GM discontinued the VTi for the 2005 model year – surprise, surprise.

How does the PassLock work on a Saturn Ion 3?

The 2003 Saturn Ion 3 is equipped with the Passlock anti-theft system. The system disables the ignition if it detects that starting the car is attempted with an invalid key. When the Passlock system is activated, the security light flashes on the instrument panel. The engine cannot be started until the system resets.

What are the warning lights on a Saturn?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Saturn. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 30 of them, so search carefully!

Where is the ignition switch on a Saturn?

The problem was due to the original ignition switch which is a $50 part from Saturn. The ignition switch is located on the back end of the ignition lock. The ignition switch sends a code that is generated in the ignition lock to the body control module (BCM). It is a part of the Passlock2 system on the 2004 Saturn.

What are the problems with my 2004 ion2?

Need some confirmation. Having intermittent starting problems with my 2004 ION2. Insert key, turn on, lights come on but no turnover. Sit a few minutes, turn on, tries to start but dies as if no gas, or get a turnover and that’s it. Sit another couple of minutes, turn on, lights, no turnover.

What does the PassLock system on a Saturn do?

The Passlock system is intended to prevent a worn (worn keys use to be about to start any of the earlier model Saturns without any security system) or incorrect key from starting the car. If the proper code is not sent then the BCM will shut down the car for up to 10 minutes.

Are there any problems with the Saturn Ion?

CarComplaints.com Notes: The Saturn Ion was a compact bundle of hurt wrapped up in a cheap, plastic shell. With so many defective components and a safety rating that a bicycle would be ashamed of, it’s a blessing this car only lasted five model years.

The problem was due to the original ignition switch which is a $50 part from Saturn. The ignition switch is located on the back end of the ignition lock. The ignition switch sends a code that is generated in the ignition lock to the body control module (BCM). It is a part of the Passlock2 system on the 2004 Saturn.

Need some confirmation. Having intermittent starting problems with my 2004 ION2. Insert key, turn on, lights come on but no turnover. Sit a few minutes, turn on, tries to start but dies as if no gas, or get a turnover and that’s it. Sit another couple of minutes, turn on, lights, no turnover.

The Passlock system is intended to prevent a worn (worn keys use to be about to start any of the earlier model Saturns without any security system) or incorrect key from starting the car. If the proper code is not sent then the BCM will shut down the car for up to 10 minutes.

When did the Saturn Ion model come out?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Saturn ION was a compact car sold by Saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years.

Where was the last Saturn Ion car made?

The Ion was the last Saturn passenger car built at the Spring Hill, Tennessee plant which was originally linked to the company’s branding, with Saturn owners attending “homecoming” events at the plant.

What kind of seats does a Saturn Ion have?

An “Appearance Package” was offered for the 2007 Ion 3 Quad Coupe, including redesigned front and rear bumpers, side moldings, elliptical fog lamps, and a chrome exhaust tip. The Recaro seats in the Red Line version were replaced with black leather-appointed seats, which featured a passenger -sensing system.