saturn ignition issue

2004 SATURN ION
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KBMWER
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2004 saturn ion will not crank. replaced starter, and ignition and now the passlock light flashes when attempting to start it. Tried the reset procedure multiple times with no luck. Any suggestions?
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Dec 16, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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Did you try relearn the pass lock like this?
30 Minute Learn Procedure

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Attempt to start the engine, then release the key to ON. The vehicle will not start.
3. Observe the SECURITY telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn OFF.
4. Turn OFF the ignition, and wait 5 seconds .
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes . The vehicle is now ready to relearn the Passlock(TM) Sensor Data Code and/or passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
6. Start the engine. The vehicle has now learned the Passlock(TM) Sensor Data Code and/or password.

IMPORTANT: The vehicle learns the Passlock(TM) Sensor Data Code and/or password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK. You must turn the ignition OFF before attempting to start the vehicle.
Dec 16, 2010 at 3:46 PM
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