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No. Only the '07-'08 Aura, Outlook, Sky and the '06-'07 Relay use transponder chip keys
at the Saturn dealer. or a decent auto locksmith
No, not any of the Saturn ION's manufactured by GM have chip keys, regardless of the model year.
No. The suburban didn't get a transponder key until 2007.
You have a failure with the key or the computer that senses the chip in the key.
You should go to a Saturn dealership. They will cut the keys on site and program the chip with your VIN #. Replacement keys cut at a hardware store, Walmart, etc. won't work due to the chip located in the original key. I just got 2 made and they (the dealership) charged $7.50 per key. Go any place that cuts keys, hardware store,walmart,auto parts store. They will use the keys you have to cut new one .
Try turning the steering wheel one direction or the other as you try to turn the key.
The rear hatch stuck on my 2002 Vue and would not open with the remote. I opened it with the key and then sprayed it with WD-40. I haven't had any trouble since. Malcolm moose
It could have the Sentry Key system (chip key).
Most Chrysler dealers have key machines. Your key most likely has a "chip" that requires programming.
2002-2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L V6Under the hood you will see a black fuse box behind the battery.Open it up and you will see a red button, it is small and looks like a fuse but on the top it will say Oil-Res.Press and hold it for 30 sec.Service engine soon light will start to blink for a minute and that will reset the Oil light.If it doesn't and light is on next time you starts, reset it once again.2002-2007 Saturn Vue 2.2L manual trannyWith ignition key on but the engine not running, press gas pedal 3 times. Change oil will blink and it will reset it.
You probably need to repair the door handle and the lock