2004 Saturn Ion sometimes won't start

Tiny
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  • 2004 SATURN ION
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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Our Saturn occasionally won't start. Starter OK, battery and connections OK, run/start relay OK, just won't turn over. The starter engages for a fraction of a second, then quits. A remote starter switch sometimes circumvents the problem, but not always and not always easily. Is the ECU involved in the starting process?
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 10:38 AM

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Tiny
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The bcm aka body control module runs the passlock input from ur ignition switch ur ignition switch is the most likely cause pretty common they have like 3 or 4 changes to them since they were new. Best way to diagnose the problem is check the bcm for codes if it was the problem most likely codes would be b2960 and b3033 there pretty easy to change u just have to relearn the passlock for the new switch. Let me know what u find.
Louie
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 11:28 AM

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