# \#ion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ion/545.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion A/C issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-a-c-issue/191553)
**Author:** [@stevedavison\_182816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevedavison_182816)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-a-c-issue/191553 "2023-07-23T21:18:23Z")
I was going to empty & refill my A/C coolant, so I bought the Harbor Freight A/C Manifold Gauge set. My A/C for about the past 3 years works most of the time, but sometimes does not. While using the gauge today, I realiz… --- ## [06 Ion P0128 code stays in yellow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-ion-p0128-code-stays-in-yellow/189905)
**Author:** [@stevedavison\_182816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevedavison_182816)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-ion-p0128-code-stays-in-yellow/189905 "2023-05-23T03:54:35Z")
Since last fall, I have had the P0128 error code. It stays in the yellow & never turns on the check engine light. The code never goes away. I have tried clearing the code, but it keeps coming back. Since it never goes in… --- ## [What is wrong with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-car/190030)
**Author:** [@Greeneyez1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greeneyez1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-car/190030 "2023-04-11T03:43:56Z")
Hey guys I have a 2004 Saturn Ion 3 with 64,328 miles I have only had 1 issue with the car which was the oil pressure switch when out but other then that I have had no issues with my car it shifts amazing and no dash lig… --- ## ['06 Saturn Ion Cold Start Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-ion-cold-start-problems/22611)
**Author:** [@KN4101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KN4101)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-ion-cold-start-problems/22611 "2022-12-02T00:18:04Z")
Hello. I'm new here, so forgive me if this has been covered already. I have an '06 Ion that has decided it doesn't like to start when it's cold. Specifically, the passlock system doesn't recognize the key, so it cuts the… --- ## [P0700 and P0751 clearned, than got P0700 and P0974, also noice while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0700-and-p0751-clearned-than-got-p0700-and-p0974-also-noice-while-driving/180341)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0700-and-p0751-clearned-than-got-p0700-and-p0974-also-noice-while-driving/180341 "2021-10-31T19:41:29Z")
Title says it all for the most part. The car is very noisy while driving. I got the first 2 codes a couple days ago, cleared it to be sure, and then the other codes came up. I suspect trans. I read to try finding a clea… --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-won-t-start/177581)
**Author:** [@Ashleyscarborough9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashleyscarborough9)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-won-t-start/177581 "2021-06-21T22:23:49Z")
Car won’t start it cranks and is getting gas --- ## [Saturn Ion shifter switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-shifter-switch/175896)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-shifter-switch/175896 "2021-03-31T18:04:40Z")
2005 Saturn Ion. Often, when shifting into Park with my foot on the brake, I turn the engine off and the key will not rotate to allow removal from the switch. Reapplying the brake and moving the shifter from Park to D an… --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion intermittent hard shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-intermittent-hard-shift/172967)
**Author:** [@chuckchicago\_il](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuckchicago_il)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-intermittent-hard-shift/172967 "2020-12-05T18:59:31Z")
car will shift hard once in awhile and if I pull over and let it sit for a few minutes and then start the car again it goes away.it’s like the computor resets something and fixes it. I can tell right away because it shif… --- ## [Saturn Ion Quad Coupe alarm issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-quad-coupe-alarm-issue/168870)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-quad-coupe-alarm-issue/168870 "2020-08-18T16:57:59Z")
Intermittent problem here. I can lock the Saturn using the remote and about 5 - 10 minutes later, the horn starts blowing, like an alarm is going off. Using the remote to unlock the car stops it. Doesn’t happen all the t… --- ## [Guys please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guys-please-help/166832)
**Author:** [@7eliza7.el\_168815](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7eliza7.el_168815)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guys-please-help/166832 "2020-07-05T12:05:03Z")
Guys, please help me! I am attempting to troubleshoot my daughter’s Saturn Ion 3 in order to get through NJ inspection. She has spent almost $300 in testing to no avail at two different mechanics that have no clue as to … --- ## [Clutch bleeding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-bleeding/55300)
**Author:** [@lvis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lvis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-bleeding/55300 "2020-05-26T03:26:32Z")
I can not get my clutch hydraulic system to bleed. --- ## [Saturn 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-2007/163466)
**Author:** [@foxyfifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foxyfifty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-2007/163466 "2020-05-02T14:29:52Z")
I just got my Saturn an oil change. When I went out the next day, I noticed oil on the ground on the passenger side. I checked the oil and it showed it to be fine. I took it back in thinking the oil filter needed som… --- ## [Light issues, probably electical](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-issues-probably-electical/161829)
**Author:** [@Sven3B\_165743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sven3B_165743)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-issues-probably-electical/161829 "2020-03-27T16:36:15Z")
I have an electrical issue with my 2004 Saturn Ion, and with everything shut down, I figured I’d try to fix it myself, if possible. It started out with what appeared to be my front, left (driver-side) turn signal going … --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion click under dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-click-under-dash/124404)
**Author:** [@wayneegehrke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayneegehrke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-click-under-dash/124404 "2018-09-05T16:32:16Z")
have a click under dash and it wont go over 40mph and it dont do all the time --- ## [Shifting to neutral when slowing down - safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-to-neutral-when-slowing-down-safe/123770)
**Author:** [@Nelly28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nelly28)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-to-neutral-when-slowing-down-safe/123770 "2018-08-28T03:12:08Z")
We have a 2005 Saturn Ion with an automatic transmission. My husband always shifts it into neutral when he approaches a stop light, stop sign, or if traffic slows down and then he shifts it back into drive when traffic … --- ## [Fuel filter brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-brands/120245)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-brands/120245 "2018-07-03T02:40:54Z")
Think this would be ok? It is way cheaper, but aside from the expensive ACDelco I found this one for 10 bucks: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PSX23980 --- ## [Broke a bolt while doing my valve cover gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-a-bolt-while-doing-my-valve-cover-gasket/119417)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-a-bolt-while-doing-my-valve-cover-gasket/119417 "2018-06-21T02:16:55Z")
Broke the following bolt while screwing my valve cover back on after doing a new gasket. Can’t tell if oil is leaking near the missing bolt since I never really cleaned up the original mess. Suggestions? Maybe it’s ok wi… --- ## [Valve cover gasket Saturn ion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-gasket-saturn-ion/119340)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-gasket-saturn-ion/119340 "2018-06-18T20:24:54Z")
hi all, I’m putting in a new valve cover gasket, the thing was hard to get out and was was pretty hard. 125K and never been done. I had to use a small screw driver to pry it out. I was wonder what is a good way to clean … --- ## [2003 Saturn Ion 1 Trunk/Rear Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-ion-1-trunk-rear-repair/117591)
**Author:** [@Matty\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matty_G)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-ion-1-trunk-rear-repair/117591 "2018-05-19T01:58:17Z")
Hey all, I just had a couple questions for someone who might be a little more experienced than I am about Saturns or just cars in general. I have a 2003 Saturn Ion 1. I got into a car accident in December, and it messe… --- ## [2003 Saturn Ion with low trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-ion-with-low-trans-fluid/116798)
**Author:** [@Craig31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-ion-with-low-trans-fluid/116798 "2018-05-08T02:38:53Z")
So I did my usual oil change and checked my transmission fluid which was low so topped it off after hearing a rattling sound from the engine. Looked all over to see if i could find it but nothing. What could it be?? --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690)
**Author:** [@jimmy21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-catalytic-converter/116690 "2018-05-03T02:16:36Z")
I need to install Cadillac Converter in my Saturn. It’s a universal kalak converter is it very difficult or what? Do I have to remove the whole? Pipe. --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion intermittently won’t start; mechanic can’t reproduce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-intermittently-won-t-start-mechanic-can-t-reproduce/115867)
**Author:** [@CarolynSchramm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynSchramm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-intermittently-won-t-start-mechanic-can-t-reproduce/115867 "2018-04-18T16:53:11Z")
I have a 4 Door Saturn Ion. In January and April 2018 my car would not start. I just got a new battery in December. It does not make any sound or cranking noice. If the car sits for about 20 or 30 minutes, you can go… --- ## [Forgot this when I did my brakes, essential?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-this-when-i-did-my-brakes-essential/115177)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-this-when-i-did-my-brakes-essential/115177 "2018-04-11T02:54:42Z")
Hi all, I replaced by calipers, rotors, and pads yesterday. I noticed I forgot this piece. How essential\[sfsf\] is it? --- ## [Saturn Ion transmissions...when do they die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-transmissions-when-do-they-die/115289)
**Author:** [@jkelsey2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkelsey2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-transmissions-when-do-they-die/115289 "2018-04-09T23:36:34Z")
My 2004 Saturn Ion is starting to near the 70,000 mile mark; it was at 58,000 when I bought it in 2013, and I do a decent amount of driving with it. As I get closer and closer to 100,000, I’m beginning to wonder if the t… --- ## [Side View mirror repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-view-mirror-repair/114925)
**Author:** [@Clab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-view-mirror-repair/114925 "2018-04-09T22:56:07Z")
I accidentally hit the back side of the mirror today and I was wondering if there is anyway to fix it? This is it when it’s out of place : https://gyazo.com/c48b4131821c1874394a0999d308b541 This is it when it’s in plac… --- ## [Centric brake shoes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/centric-brake-shoes/115221)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/centric-brake-shoes/115221 "2018-04-08T16:19:42Z")
Think they’d be any good? I mean $17 bucks seems a bit too good to be true, right? https://www.amazon.com/Centric-110-07951-Brake-Shoe/dp/B000C01MIW/ --- ## [2004 Saturn ION II - Car Idles High in Park & Neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-ii-car-idles-high-in-park-neutral/45381)
**Author:** [@atl\_stevejk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atl_stevejk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-ii-car-idles-high-in-park-neutral/45381 "2018-02-12T18:32:27Z")
I'm having headaches with my Saturn. For the past two and a half years I've taken the car to a dealer here in Atlanta and every time I take it in I pose this question to the dealer, "When I'm driving occasionally (very … --- ## [What's going on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-on/111643)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-on/111643 "2018-01-25T06:51:37Z")
Okay I know ive asked a lot, but recently my car would start working fine as in go above 20mph up to 50mph, but other times it won’t to above 20mph. I found a mechanic who said if it was the transmission this wouldn’t ha… --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-transmission-problems/111085)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-transmission-problems/111085 "2018-01-09T02:40:27Z")
My saturn ion wont go above 20mph, when I first start it, it’ll go up to 40-50mph then just slow down to 20mph. The previous owner said it needed a transmission module which he put in it. When I first bought it, it would… --- ## [Need help with codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-codes/110946)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-codes/110946 "2018-01-06T12:48:23Z")
\[image\] Can someone help me and tell me what these codes mean? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ion/545.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=ion)