Saturn Ion won't start, passlock light on

Discussion in 'Saturn ION' started by Saturn Guy, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. Saturn Guy

    Saturn Guy Guest

    I have a 2005 Ion-2, standard transmission. Yesterday I put the key
    in, stepped on the clutch and turned the key. Engine would not turn
    over. The passlock light lit when key turned to 'on' and stayed lit.

    After a few tries and some contemplation I stepped on the brake and
    the clutch. The car started. After that it was OK.

    Any ideas? There are some threads on a chronic Passlock problem, how
    can I tell if that's it?

    Thanks!
     
    Saturn Guy, Mar 29, 2008
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  2. Saturn Guy

    Bill Davis Guest

    I had a similar problem: occasionally wouldn't start with lit Passlock
    light ... let it sit for a while & eventually it started. Took it to
    the dealer, who diagnosed & replaced a bad ignition switch. Problem
    hasn't recurred.

    For what it's worth ...

    Bill Davis
     
    Bill Davis, Mar 29, 2008
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  3. Saturn Guy

    Saturn Guy Guest

    That's it. Took it to the dealer and it was a bad ignition switch.
    For $235 + tax they installed a new and improved version.
     
    Saturn Guy, Apr 5, 2008
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