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2005 Saturn Ion Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Check engine light.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 19, 2010

Engine will start then die in about 4 secon

Engine Mechanical problem
2005 Saturn Ion 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 114000 miles

I have checked codes and there are no codes present. I checked fuel pressure and it is 55 PSI The check engine light was on but I cleared it and it has not come back on. The passlock light was on and I reset it. The car will start and run for about 4 seconds then die. It runs smooth then begins to run rough and dies.
Avatar Asked by Roverboy74

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Replied on October 19, 2010

Hi Roverboy74, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

When it dies after that 4 secs, does it start back up with no problem or you have to wait-let me know

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on October 20, 2010

The car will start right up with no waiting period and will run fine for 3 of the 4 seconds then runs rough and dies.

Tiny Response from Roverboy74
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Replied on October 20, 2010

Hook up a fuel pressure tester and monitor the pressure before it dies, if okay-test the powertrain relay and the run/crank relay in the underhood fuse block

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 9, 2012

Similar problem on 2005 Ion 2, 29K miles

Tiny Answered by Angry
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Replied on June 9, 2012

Angry if you could please start your own question it would be less confusing and a whole lot easier on me looking for your responses.Start your question with this one is for saturntech9 with complete details on what the problem is and they will leave it for me.Iam the saturn expert on here.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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