How do you reset a Saturn key?
To reset the system, get in the car and shut the door. Turn the key on to the “Run” position without cranking the engine. Leave the key there for exactly 10 minutes. Turn the key to the off position without removing it and back to “Run” for 10 more minutes.
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.
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.
What should the circuit resistance be on a Saturn Ion?
There’s an open in the circuit resistance is above 200 ohms and a loose terminal or a faulty module if below 200 ohms. Measure the resistance between the crankshaft position sensor’s terminals A and B. (Disengage the DIS module’s five-pin connector first). The resistance should be 700 to 900 ohms.
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.
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.
There’s an open in the circuit resistance is above 200 ohms and a loose terminal or a faulty module if below 200 ohms. Measure the resistance between the crankshaft position sensor’s terminals A and B. (Disengage the DIS module’s five-pin connector first). The resistance should be 700 to 900 ohms.
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.