2005 Saturn Ion Red - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hi, these problems are unrelated--lucky you.
1. The starting issue could be your safety interlock or possibly a security system blip. Next time it happens, try starting it in neutral rather than park. If that works, replace the park/neutral switch.
2. The surging could be a failure of your idle air control valve or wiring/connector. What I would do is troubleshoot the valve to see why it is opening so much. I can provide some procedures for doing that if you have a multi-meter and some understanding of electronics.
3. The coolant light may be a bad reservoir sensor. Try disconnecting the sensor. If that turns the light off, replace the sensor.

Please let me know if you have questions; and if you need more specific info please reply with year, model, and engine size.

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Pull sharplly on the steering wheel in one direction while you attempt to turn the key in the lock cylinder. If this does not work, the pull in the other direction. These were always known for this. Try not to park against a curb stone with your wheels turned, and in fact, try not to park with your wheels turned at all. I can't count how many times I had to rescue my wife from this situation. We own a Toyota now, and I think that's why. Good Luck.

If was you o2 sensor the code would say o2 sensor bad. Your catalytic convertor may not be heating up enough to make the emission computer happy and is sending a trouble code.

Hello: Car should be on lift, on passenger side (under car) the housing has a 10mm plug on the bottom of case, remove plug, fluid should be at , level with bottom of hole for proper amount. engine should be running and transmission in park.

Because it is not starting, you should replace the Crankshaft sensor (above the oil filter, back of the engine)-it will cause a P0700-I have a 99 SL2, 178,000 miles


DTC) CODE # P0700....Transmission Control System (MIL Request) Translation: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Malfunction or Failure. P0700 Information Code The Transaxle Control Module (TCM) monitors the malfunction of sensors and actuators relating to transaxle control. If any malfunction is detected, the TCM informs the PCM by sending a signal (P0700 code). P0700 means that a code has been set in the TCM. This code is for information ONLY. If this code is present, check for transaxle codes. So basically, the P0700 code is telling you to check the TCM for a transaxle DTC. The TCM can not turn on the check engine light so it has the PCM do it. The dealer probably saw the code P0700 and went to the TCM and pulled out the code stored there telling them the Transmission Solenoid Assembly (TSA) is bad. This is a good example of understanding what the codes actually mean. If the manual you looked at said the TCM is bad and to replace the TCM when you see a P0700, then it is wrong.

Where the hose connects to the reservoir that is the location of the pump. You will have to remove the washer fluid resivoir in order to replace the pump. Remove the hose and blow through it to make sure the orifice is not just clogged with wax.

I would have the throttle body professionaly cleaned first. There is a radiator cooling hose that runs to the throttle body that may be plugged and causing the throttle plate to frost and stick.
Have the throttle body cleaned and the cables inspected, that should take care of your problem.
Good luck.

sounds like a plugged fuel filter,,,changed it lately?? what might be occurring is,,after turning the engine over for a few minutes,,it just cant get the fuel,,,then after sitting the fuel slowly goes threw the filter,, and you get enough for the engine to start,,,clean filters are a must,,,give this some thought,,,their about 10 bucks if you change it yourself.

look for a button,under the ignition switch,which allows you to remove the key. look with flashlight if you need to. you've drove the car before and know how to remove the key right? maybe,he just is'nt familiar with your vehicle. or try this, turn the steering wheel from left to right,while attempting to turn the key switch off.if you are on a hill,or curve,or perhaps stuck and the cars in a transmission 'bind' you may have to release the emegency brake and put the car in neutral and let it roll forwards or backwards for a few feet,then attempt to start it.maybe it will start for you then.thank you for choosing fixya.com we are here to assist 24/7 7days per week if you need further assistance,please repost your questions to fixya.com!

sounds like some thing could be jammed in the barrel try appling some lubricant to the barrel if cannot turn ignition of disconnect th ebattery

It's located at the lower left center of the dash, and yes you do.

This must be and ION. There is a service bulletin out on this. They are know for bad ignition switches. Replace the ignition switch.

Possible constriction of exhaust system. The muffler or catalytic converter might have collapsed and this can be checked by blocking the exhaust briefly while the engine is idling. If there is no change in the engine speed then that would be a symptom of a constricted exhaust system.

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i would check and clean battery terminals if you have no power at all it sounds like a bad connection.

saturns are normally very dependable vehicles.if it was cold out when you started it and it died,sometimes cars do that.they take to much gas and flood themselves out especially when it's cold. your car should start without you pressing on the gas pedal at all because it's fuel injected.i don't know of a security issue with a saturn.if you are concerned about being stranded check local auto clubs that provide towing,unlock services,out of gas services,flat tire changes. AAA is a good service to be a member of. thank you for choosing fixya.com

A 185/70r14 is 24.19 inches in diameter a 195/65r15 is 24.98 inches in diameter. So you are almost an inch taller and would probably have some issues with the tires rubbing on the inner fenders.

The other issue is that you will need to buy 15 inch rims.

figure out what year and model it is, then look on eBay for a replacement used part. you can also find thousands of recyclers on the internet and you can search their inventory. used to be called junkyards. many, many many, parts are interchangeable for the whole 91-99 S series. many, i did not say all.

I would go ahead and service the transmission. I have been a mechanic 30 years and I have seen cars have problems after they serviced the trans but they had a lot more miles than that. If you don't service it now than you may have problems. You would be better off to service it now.

Please check to be sure that connections at your battery are tight and clean. Try to turn them by hand. if you can, they're not tight enough. If this is not the case, I would suspect a faulty starter. When it will not turn over, do your headlamps, and the rest of the electrical accessiries work? If so, try tapping the starter with a hammer, LIGHTLY. This will usually make it work a few more times. Good luck!