I kept my ion much longer than my other 2 saturns for various. My 2004 saturn ion 5speed, that i still own today, has been the most reliable car ive ever owned. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Hey guys, as of today i am a owner of a 2005 saturn ion and a member of this forum. Ion odometer and trip odometer not working radio light and gear shift light.
Radiotape cd player problems of the 2004 saturn ion. The ion sedan and quad coupe are new from the ground up. This problem occurs once in awhile and is more common in cold weather, where the car does not want to start or even try to turn over at all. I bought my 2003 saturn l200 in july of 2009 with only 3 miles on it. The ion was just not a saturn to me, except for the plastic body panels. View and download saturn 2004 lseries owner s manual online. The worst complaints are transmission, fuel system, and accessories interior. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when youre on the road.
Manual transmission problem of the 2004 saturn ion 3. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. Mind you there are known issues with the car and now i finding out that gm has had problems with the radio just suddenly shutting off and staying off. It happened with my 2004 saturn ion and my wife have a 2007 saturn ion with the same. Whether your an expert saturn ion 1 mobile electronics installer, saturn ion 1 fanatic, or a novice saturn ion 1 enthusiast with a 2004 saturn ion 1, a car stereo wiring diagram can save yourself a lot of time. See realworld saturn ion electrical problems and repair histories as reported. Engine 36% transmission 6% brakes 2% suspension 23% electrical and ac 23% body and trim 2% other 7%. The most recently reported issues are listed below. How to fold down back seats how to release and fold down back seats my saturn ion. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.
Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The 2004 saturn ion has 1 problems reported for radio not working properly. It was no sports car, but certainly peppy enough with 175hp. The engine sucks having problems everyday that other saturn ion owners have. See realworld 2007 saturn ion electrical problems and repair histories as reported. The radio, cd and clock display just stopped working one day. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. One problem related to radio tape cd player has been reported for the 2004 saturn ion. Saturn 2004 ion automobile owners manual 380 pages. Replaced original radio with same type of factory radio. Installing a new jvc head unit into the saturn ion. I, own a 2004 saturn ion and have the same problems other have with starting problems,so i decide to replace the ignition switch and did the 30 minutes relearn process but very unluck,repeated the relearn like 3 times and the car.
With the history of problems with this type of radio on this type car, i am now installing an aftermarket pioneer radio. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 saturn ion including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. I have a 04 ion redline, i parked it a year and a half ago in storage and recently went to start it but it will not crank over, we jacked it up and checked for power on the starter solenoid trigger wire in the ign. Apparently, the owner is supposed to set a radio code when they purchase the car new, but as i bought. As standard equipment, the ion 2 has a 145horsepower 2. Repairpals professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Car was towed to a saturn dealer which they stated that the transmission is no good.
Saturn aura is good reliable family sedan car that is ready to take. While driving approximately 2530 mph the vehicle lost power steering. See realworld 2004 saturn ion electrical problems and repair histories as reported by other 2004 saturn ion owners. Always consult a professional repair manual before starting your repair. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. Tap theto learn more about the most common 2004 saturn ion problems. Per the owners manual, lock would be in the display if the. Saturn ion archive saturn forum saturn enthusiasts forums. I wonder if this because the car is 6yrs old or if transmission problems is just another you have 2 deal with when purchasing a manual. Ive never had any mechanical issues except for me having to change the thermostat on it.
Hit the side of the radio fixture with open hand a couple of times and radio. I have lower back pain and have absolutely no problems with seats at. The good news is that a used single disc mp3capable radio from a 20042005 ionvue can be had from. Official recalls have been issued for the 2004 saturn ion by the nhtsa.
In june, 2004 my right turn signal stopped working, causing my running light on that side not to work either. I need the radio code for my 2004 saturn ion and how to. If you wait about 20 minuets without trying to start. I previously drove 93 and 99 saturn sc2 coupes and had no major problems.
Saturn ion electrical problems and repair descriptions at truedelta. Prior to that, i had owned a 1992 saturn sl1 and a 1998 saturn sl2. There are 0 related questions for 2004 saturn ion vehicles. A fivespeed manual transmission is standard, and a fourspeed automatic transmission is optional. If you have a sedan and it is equipped with this feature, open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk. I need the radio code for my 2004 saturn ion and how to put it in please. Engine 32% transmission 5% brakes 3% suspension 30% electrical and ac. Its a cute little car, but has wayyyy to many problems. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents.
Saturn ion owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission under the power train. To see how frequently 2004 saturn ion problems occur, check out our car. Engine 26% transmission 5% brakes 5% suspension 31% electrical and ac. Saturn ion problems 2004 saturn ion electrical system.
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