Glad you found the fix. For others with no start, check for the flashing security light on your dash. These cars have a resistor in the IGNITION SWITCH that fails. That resistor is responsible for sending a signal to your bcm, allowing your car to start. If BCM does not see the proper resistance value, security system will engage and car will not crank. These IONs do NOT have a chip in the key as some have eluded to.

@TheMrmmkkpro

2 жыл бұрын

Larry , I just bought a 05 , no crank , no start. When I turn rhe key to start position I hear a click at the bcm. I have flashing security light also.

@larryfine4498

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrmmkkpro 1st, try to do a key relearn for the car. You can search the web for the procedure (approximately 30 minutes to complete). I did this an it worked. Once I got the car running, I disabled the security feature by cutting one wire near the ignition switch while the car was running (I believe somebody had a video out here on that topic). Security light will remain on, but the car will start every time. It worked on my niece's 06 for a few years until she scrapped the car because of age.

@TheMrmmkkpro

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryfine4498 Thanks Larry , I did that yesterday and the blinking sec light went away. Still no crank , no power going to injectors. I jumped the starter and it works fine. Also the fuel gauge is dead. I'm wondering if I have a bcm problem. Tried two different ignition switches ,no change. I'm picking up a brand new one this morning. Since I can't read bcm codes I'm trying a process of elimination. It's a nice little car 85k miles. All fuses are good. I need a shop manual. Thanks.👍

@larryfine4498

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrmmkkpro I believe the crank signal runs from the BCM to the pcm once the security check passes. Just had a buddy's Silverado with a no crank. Turned out to be a bad bcm.

@TheMrmmkkpro

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryfine4498 I installed the new ignition switch , no change. Zero power on the injector fuse under the hood. I have a jumper wire in the clutch switch to eliminate it , leaning toward bcm also. Thank you Larry for your input , greatly appreciated. If you like check out my little channel , got some old school hot rods on there , under m my name. Have a great day.👍👍🏁🏁

This is exactly what my 2004 Saturn Ion has been doing ... 3 times in the past few weeks...

Thanks you so much man!!! My wire had come loose, saved me alot of time and hard work.

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! :) Glad I could help!

@dinero1226

9 ай бұрын

​@ChadWilliamsFixesAll my 2002 Saturn L200 just died while I was driving, I went to the junkyard to get another Eco 2.2 module and switched it out but the car still did not start up, it is hesitating for some reason and I wonder what that reason is

Just watching this video made my car start...

thank's I will check that on mine. It might not be the problem but anyeway NICE video with no dumg loud background noise (music if you call it that way)

I'm starting with the battery. Its a hell of a thing working in -25°F weather. David Alberta

@davidweum

Жыл бұрын

In my case I replaced the ECM with complete Engine Cintrol Module from a junk yard.

@davidweum

Жыл бұрын

Replaced ignition switch $78, starter $300 then ECM $150. I've don't that before, but the computer in ECM was the issue. I paid $40 for same ECM (out of a Pontiac they told me) at same junk yard 10 years ago. Oh well.

I'm going through the same problem. My auto theft lock keep popping up n it won't allow me to start my car

wow same problem with mine, Thanks for posting

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!!! I am glad it helped you!

Thanks' I will check that on mine. It might not be the problem but anyway NICE video with no dumb loud background noise (music if you call it that way) darn spell check ;)

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! You are very welcome! I hope it is something simple like this. Alway happy to help!

I Have a saturn ion 2004 lights would come on but car wouldnt start.I will tell you right now it is not the starter or ignition switch..the thing that happen to me is the security lock was coming on and was blocking me from starting my car.I called over a mobile mechanic and he told me all the car needed was re programming turn out that solve the problem...the car wasnt recognizing my key he reprogram it in about a hour.I was so frustrated so if you can get a mechanic out tell them to reprogram your key because the security theft sensor will lock u out!!! Happy to be back on the road and didnt have to cut that white wire!!!😀

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you got yours fixed!!!! Thank you for watching!!

@whysoserious447

5 жыл бұрын

Trying too find problem with mine it's stressing me out so much could be a fuse could be the starter bcm ecm could be security 😭

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

What about the neutral safety switch?

Saturns have ground line issues. i have a photo on where people have cleaned and did a secondary ground line, but wish someone would do a video of it.

@josezavala5899

5 жыл бұрын

BM Babej send me the pictures I have that problem

My daughters car is doing somewhat the same thing, go to start it, and no noise for like 3-4 seconds while holding the key in the start position and then it will crank and start, similar to yours?

Hope this helps me 😩 just bought a new battery today nd that wasn’t the problem

Good job

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

7 жыл бұрын

+Brother Ibrahim Thanks man!!

a little bit copper paste will will work graet against corrosion..

I have the L300 Saturn, it won't do anything after i drive it 4 miles or so. It seems that it has to cool down, ( I'm guessing) after about 2 hours it starts. It's showing no codes, and when ruining no problems. ????? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated, thank you

@MikeSmith-cn6ub

Жыл бұрын

Security system liking it up. Get in it shit the doors try to start if it doesn't start take key out then don't touch any knobs or anything wait till the clock goes off on the console then put the key in start it it should start I know it sounds crazy but I have one a d that's what I have to do. Hope it helps

Hi I was wondering if by any chance you have a video of you removing the alarm box underneath and if I remove that would it also remove the security theft mode lock

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

6 жыл бұрын

+Maria Cabrera hey! This is an after market alarm, not the supplied by GM. If you have an aftermarket one installed and remove it, the car will not go into security theft mode lock. I am unsure what it will do if the security system is from GM. Hope that helps!

I have the same vehicle and the same problem. I never noticed that wire that needs to be grounded but the anti thieft shows on the dash when I try turning mg car on

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

7 жыл бұрын

Does your car crank (attempt to start)? If it does attempt to start, it may be the Passlock security system on the car.

@jaydene70

7 жыл бұрын

Chad Williams nope no crank.

I get nothing when I turn the key 04 ion 2.2. New battery installed - no dash lights no clicks no turning over. Any ideas/thoughts?

@garytinsley3749

4 жыл бұрын

Check the ground for you battery where it connects to the car to the left of the battery, then check for power at the post sticking out of your fuse box under the hood, that's where your positive cable cable runs, if powers good there start checking your fuses

@larryfine4498

4 жыл бұрын

Ignition switches on these cars are notoriously defective. I've replaced several.

I don't have one of those wires😭 but my car is doing the same thing yours is. Is it maybe the spark plugs

@taralagace8007

Жыл бұрын

@ Chad Williams

Chad my name is chad to look did the dash lights go out when you tryed to start I can't find that wires on this one

@ItchyKneeSon

9 күн бұрын

Chad, Punctuation is your friend.

I'm having same issue 2006 Saturn ion. Does same thing but there is not any wires like your has.

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

Are you getting fuel, spark, and a sufficient amount of compression?

@kilovessilverstein

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll the car will not do anything when I turn the key. I'm using my girlfriends KZread account. But anyways 2006 saturn ion same issue when I turn the key no crank no start

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, ok. Have you confirmed that the vehicle is in park. Sometimes, the neutral safety switch (located by the shifter, under the console) can cause this same issue.

What if it clicks and battery is good and starter is new and only does it every couple months ?

I have a o4 or 05 not sure which but this is what I have to do to get mine started when it won't start. Get in shut the doors put key in try starting it, if it doesn't start I take the key out and don't hit any buttons don't touch no knobs nothing wait till the clock goes out in the console once it goes out put the key in ignition and start minecstarts almost every time sometimes I have to do the whole process twice and a few times iv hadcto do it three times never more than three thou thank God but that's my trick that I gota do to mine to get it to start sometimes sometimes it fires rifmght up just all depends on her mood at that moment. 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂

car doing the same thing.whats that bolt called and located on the engine?

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, can you please be more specific?

@jasoncollins8166

8 жыл бұрын

+Chad Williams the bolt at 2.33 ...whats that bolt called.my car has security lock enabled so i cant crank it and need help bad before i just junk it

@museali1432

7 жыл бұрын

Jason Collins Hi

Nice.

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Cool

@projectspagettiman

7 жыл бұрын

jump start off 03 saturn ion

I don't have that wire in that location. I think someone moved it down lower, right above the starter. it's grounded to 2 other grounds.

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

7 жыл бұрын

+Cristian Aquino that is possible. Someone may have had that problem in the past possibly and remedied it that way.

@cristianaquino4431

7 жыл бұрын

Chad Williams thanks!

I'm having the same trouble with my car but I can't find that wire

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

7 жыл бұрын

I followed the wire loom and found the wire on one of them. Then that is how I pieced it back to that position. Keep looking, it should be there.

@adtattedup

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 those wires are no where to be fouy

Have the same car, did the car ever shut off on you while driving?

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

8 жыл бұрын

My car never shut off while driving. This happened sometime while it was setting. Either from an animal or something.

@daniellekelley7783

7 жыл бұрын

+Chad Williams what color is the wire

R u saying that its not properly wired

What is the location of the starter?

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

I believe it is in the front, below the intake manifold.

@davidweum9334

4 жыл бұрын

In front just behind bottom of radiator

I have a saturn l100 that had a light knocking noise kept driving it untill the car died out while driving and now it won't start any ideas why

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

Does the engine turn over when you hit the key?

@mikiegrunert3848

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll no it does not

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

5 жыл бұрын

I assume you locked up your engine due to the engine knocking. :(

I don't like it when it is cold. I just sit and wait for the car to start when the car does this.

@MikeSmith-cn6ub

Жыл бұрын

Yea mine does the same thing. I get in and try to start it if it doesn't start I take the key out wait until the digital click goes off on the console once it goes off I put the key in and it'll start sometimes I gotta do the whole process twice. But I gotta take key out then don't touch any knobs buttons nothing until that clock goes off then put key in and itll start like I said sometimes I gotta do that whole proses twice once I had to do it three times and if it's cold or even real hot out it sucks bad

The majority of issues are GM Passlock

next time check your starter ground/engine ground before destroying your remote start lol

If the screw is tight spray it with wd40 Now my car is starting good.

Man I’m having this problem right now with a 5 speed but this video didn’t help me I have an 2005

@chandrixsimmons8109

4 жыл бұрын

Any info ??

My car will shut off while driving do you think it's the alternator??

@MrPowerYak

7 жыл бұрын

Poohannny Taylor there is a recall you need to get fixed ASAP mine did the same thing

If that's the case why in the fuck the dam thang wont start?

@ChadWilliamsFixesAll

6 жыл бұрын

This is what fixed the issue on my car. Hopefully, it is the same for you. What are your symptoms?

@MikeSmith-cn6ub

Жыл бұрын

Cuz you a jig a boo and it says fuc u

Waste of a few minutes at the beginning