How do you change the ignition switch on a Saturn?
Remove the negative battery cable from your Saturn’s battery. If you want to be doubly safe, remove the positive battery cable as well. Wait for at least 15 minutes before touching any electrical parts or connections. Unscrew the steering column casings that surround the ignition switch assembly.
How do you remove ignition switch from car?
Insert a straightened out paperclip into the slot just to the left of the key cylinder. This will lock the cylinder from starting. Inserting your screwdriver into the cylinder and turn it as far as you can to the right. Pull on both the paperclip and the screwdriver to gently slide the switch out of its current position.
Do you have to take steering wheel out to replace ignition switch?
Take the steering wheel out if it’s in the way. In some vehicles, you may be able to replace the ignition switch without removing the steering wheel. However, if you’re unable to get access to the top of the ignition switch with all the interior trim pieces removed, the steering wheel may need to come out.
Can a negative battery be removed from a Saturn?
Remove the negative battery cable from your Saturn’s battery. If you want to be doubly safe, remove the positive battery cable as well. Wait for at least 15 minutes before touching any electrical parts or connections.
Remove the negative battery cable from your Saturn’s battery. If you want to be doubly safe, remove the positive battery cable as well. Wait for at least 15 minutes before touching any electrical parts or connections. Unscrew the steering column casings that surround the ignition switch assembly.
How do you replace an ignition switch on a car?
Slide the new ignition switch assembly into place, making sure you reconnect all of the necessary electrical connections and put the new ignition switch in exactly the same location as the old one was located. Tighten the bolts to securing it in place. Reconnect the negative and positive battery terminals and try your new ignition switch.
Remove the negative battery cable from your Saturn’s battery. If you want to be doubly safe, remove the positive battery cable as well. Wait for at least 15 minutes before touching any electrical parts or connections.
Why is my ignition not working on my Saturn?
If there is a “click” when you try to crank the engine but the engine won’t start, the problem may be with the ignition key transponder. You will need to have both of these components serviced by a Saturn dealership. For specific information about your Saturn’s ignition system, consult the particular vehicle’s manual (see Resources).
What to do if you have ignition switch problem?
If you are experiencing problems with your ignition key or switch, you may need a simple key reset or you could have a faulty ignition switch that needs to be replaced. Open the fuse panel under the steering column by turning the knob on the fuse panel counterclockwise and pulling down on the cover.
Where is the fuse on a Saturn ignition?
Open the fuse panel under the steering column by turning the knob on the fuse panel counterclockwise and pulling down on the cover. Locate the fuse for the starter in the fuse panel using the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse panel cover. Remove the fuse using a fuse puller in the fuse box.
If there is a “click” when you try to crank the engine but the engine won’t start, the problem may be with the ignition key transponder. You will need to have both of these components serviced by a Saturn dealership. For specific information about your Saturn’s ignition system, consult the particular vehicle’s manual (see Resources).
Can a faulty ignition switch cause a car to not start?
There is a component inside the dash and linked to the ignition switch that sends a signal to the starter motor allowing the vehicle to start. If you are experiencing problems with your ignition key or switch, you may need a simple key reset or you could have a faulty ignition switch that needs to be replaced.
Open the fuse panel under the steering column by turning the knob on the fuse panel counterclockwise and pulling down on the cover. Locate the fuse for the starter in the fuse panel using the fuse diagram on the underside of the fuse panel cover. Remove the fuse using a fuse puller in the fuse box.
What should I do if my Saturn ignition key is not working?
Check the fuse to make sure that the metal strip inside the fuse is not broken or damaged in any way. If it is, replace the fuse with another fuse of the same amperage. Turn the ignition key and try to start the engine. If the battery is known to be fully charged, the Saturn should start.
How long does it take to replace ignition switch on Saturn?
Wait for at least 15 minutes before touching any electrical parts or connections. Unscrew the steering column casings that surround the ignition switch assembly. Different models and makes require you to take off different parts to expose the steering column and the ignition switch assembly; however, doing so is a relatively easy part of the job.
What happens when you turn the ignition key on a Saturn?
If the battery is known to be fully charged, the Saturn should start. If there is an error in the ignition switch, you will not hear the typical faint “click” when you initially turn the ignition key to the “III” position to crank the engine.
If you are experiencing problems with your ignition key or switch, you may need a simple key reset or you could have a faulty ignition switch that needs to be replaced. Open the fuse panel under the steering column by turning the knob on the fuse panel counterclockwise and pulling down on the cover.
How does the ignition switch work on a Saturn?
Saturn vehicles use a transponder inside the ignition key to prevent unauthorized engine starting. There is a component inside the dash and linked to the ignition switch that sends a signal to the starter motor allowing the vehicle to start.
What should I do if my Saturn ignition is not working?
Turn the ignition key and try to start the engine. If the battery is known to be fully charged, the Saturn should start. If there is an error in the ignition switch, you will not hear the typical faint “click” when you initially turn the ignition key to the “III” position to crank the engine.
Where is the ignition switch on a Saturn?
Some Saturn models have a connection behind the ignition switch, which will be revealed only when you slide out the entire assembly. Other models have a connection below the ignition switch that can be unclipped prior to sliding out the old ignition switch assembly.