Saturn Ion

It is important to recognize when poor performance is due to a bad car part. Symptoms of a bad camshaft sensor are misfiring, hesitation during acceleration, and not starting.

The 2003 Saturn Ion OBD 2 port is on bottom edge of dash; above hood release

Any 5w30 oil will suit this engine well.

That depends. If the Ion has 4 lug wheels (4x100 bolt pattern) then no. If it has the 5 lug pattern (5x110 bolt pattern), then yes. 5 lug Saab wheels should also fit.

The car will stop if the battery cable comes loose.

Any auto parts store ( Advanced Auto, Checkers, Pep Boys) sell batteries. And most replace them for you, just remember this. The battery is in the truck beside your spare tire. Seriously. If you have never looked, you might want to check it out. Repeat, The battery is not in the engine compartment, it is in the trunk with the spare tire.

The 2003 Ions had a problem with the ignition switch in cold weather. The oils in the switch would thicken causing the ignition to fail to make proper contact. This would trigger the anti theft system and lock you out for a few minutes.

2004 Saturn ION 2.2 L. Ecotec Auto

Motor started missing, then it died, cranked but would not run. Did not think timing chain or BCM bad. Replaced plugs would not run, replaced ignition module, would not run, replaced coil pack, would not run. It fired good to the plugs. Finaly replaced Knock sensor located behind starter. Fixed Car and it Runs Better Than Ever. Aloways diconnect Negative Battery Terminal when working with electrical parts. Starter had to be removed to replace Knocker Sensor. After Battery rehooked back up it takes awhile for PCM to fuction 100 percent.

15 W 50 is the best for the 05 model

This information applies to installing a window lift on a 1997 Toyota Camry XLE on th driver's side, left front. The information should be applicable to other window lifts on late 1990's Camrys. There is a shortcut that I used which allowed me to replace the window lift without having to remove the window glass and regulator, but it takes some patience but it is worth it because it will save you time and aggravation.First, remove the handle bezel. Using a small srew driver,,, pry open the screw cover. Remove the screw. Next, tape the end of a large screw driver and pry off the bezel first at the top left side, and then at the bottom left side. Have a helper hold the bezel under pressure while you gently pry both corners. The bezel will pop out. Next, using a screw driver, go around the door trim and remove the two or three screw caps, and then remove the screws and any uncovered screws around the side and bottom and on the arm rest. If you want to remove the switch panel, you can gently pry it out with a taped screwdriver. Next, take a plastic putty knife and work around the edges of the door trim and gently pry up around the edges, popping out the plastic fasteners. Once the trim is loose on the two sides and bottom, pull the trim upward and lift it free. Gently pull back the plastic cover without tearing the plastic. Now remove the metal service hole cover. Now, here is a tip to save some time. Intead of removing the glass and side frames,, you can save some time by reaching thru the access hole on the right side to reach the motor on the regulator. You will need a small ratchet style screwdriver with a size 8-10 straight screw driver edge. You can purchase one at Sears for $10. There are three screw holding the motor to its frame. You can use a small mirror to locate these screws. Remove these screws. Be patient. It goes easily with a little patience and a ratchet screwdriver. The motor will now feel loose, but do not force it out. Next, there are three bolts which you need to remove which are visible on the door which will allow you to get more free play to free the motor. A 10mm wrench will fit these bolts take them out. These bolts are easily visible and are used to attach the frame which holds the motor snug in its place. Take these three bolts out,,, and the motor will now be free and you can pivot it right out the access hole on the right. Disconnect the wire harness and the motor is free. A replacement motor will cost new between $55 and $80.

If it is just the center peice around the radio you want to remove.. pull hard on the air vents at the top this will pop the clips out and then just pull it out at the bottom

The dash cover is difficult to remove There are a lot of hidden screws What side or what cover do you want to remove? The passenger side has the air bag right under it BE CAREFUL

Because you have a leak, or you parked over a puddle of someone else's transmission fluid. If it is from your car visit your local dealership otherwise park somewhere else.

Open the trunk and pull the levers coming from the back of the seats.

Have vehicle scanned to determine problem

Before you tear the wiring harness up in the car, they make wiring harness adapters that will plug right in to the vehicle and then you just hook it up to the new radio. Any radio installation shop should have these. This is a lot easier when installing a new radio or sound unit. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Between the water pump and firewall on passenger side

The Ghost is wanting to continue the ride. Sit back down tell the ghost to move over. buckle your seatbelt and enjoy the ride.

If you must ask this question on a message board do everyone a favor and have a reputable mechanic do the work. All of the families you won't kill on the road will be thankful.

Saturn started with the base of expanding the market and expanding the brand's market share. Saturn then attempted a wider product range from owners GM, who bit the bullet and allowed a full line of cars and light trucks. The Expansion of their market led towards higher sales

If you are extremely experienced, but that is illegal.

How to remove and change an alternator in 2004 Ion

You need an ignition switch..Very common for these cars. If you hooked up a scan tool it would read codes b12960 and b3033. The switch has moisture in it and requires replacing and relearning the security I own a 2003 Ion, when the car will not start, wait 10-15 minutes, and it will start. I have ben going through this for some time now, it has worked every time. Once it does it , it won't do it for some time, then it will happen again.

A 4-cylinder Saturn engine will typically last between 200,000 and 300,000 miles with proper maintenance. It can be further extended through a major overhaul.

The IAT intake air temperature sensor is located in the breather tube about 4 inches from the air filter box TWo wire plug in the tube connects to the sensor

I just removed mine. There is a small hole on one of the plastic fasteners. You just push either a screw drive or hanger in it and the headrest should come all the way out.

No. This doesn't mean any properly cut key will work though. The computers in the car are sophisticated enough to tell which metals the key is made from. The car then compares the metallurgy of the key in the ignition to the file on the computer's memory. If they match, the car will start.