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by annabobana on January 23rd, 2008

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I have a problem with my 2006 Saturn with it not starting when it is cold outside. I have to try like 6 to 10 times to get it to start. All the lights and radio and everything comes on but the car won't start. Noone can find a problem please help?

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  • by Jerbear on January 24th, 2008

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    I have not had the problem yet, with my 2006, however a mecahanic at my dealership says that I will. Here is what I found from another owner:>
    I have a 2006 Saturn Ion and have been having trouble this winter with not starting. Turn the key and nothing happens. Of course I have 40,000 miles and warranty up at 36,000. Called dealership and they told me that the grease in the ignition switch gums up when it is cold and doesn't recognize the key which then activites the passlock system and car CANNOT be started no matter what for at least 10 minutes. Started doing some research and it seems Saturn has known about this problem with the ignitition switches for years and have done nothing to correct it. The dealership says they even keep a huge stock of them on hand because they have to replace them so often. They quoted me a price of $205 plus tax to replace switch. Called Saturn corporate in Tennessee and threatened to go to BBB if they didn't offer some kind of reimbursement. Received call the next day telling me they had talked to dealership and I would only have to pay $100 towards repair. Also I found out that your ignition swith will have to be replaced about every 2 years.Sorry for no good news but mine has been a piece of junk ever since I got it. and one other thing to get your rear end re-aligned you have to get shim kits and the labor is unreal.

    I think they should have paid it all, but I guess something is better than nothing. My advice: Call Saturn corporate and give them a piece of your mind. If they get enough complaints maybe they will issue a recall so these can be replaced free.

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  • by geek860 on January 23rd, 2008

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    Does it crank but not fire? You could just have a frozen block. Try using that block heater thingy that they invented just for keeping your vehicle warm. Barring that you might want to read your owner's manual on winter maintenance.

    You don't say what kind of vehicle it is (saturn has a few models), if you've had this problem before, what kind of sounds you hear, etc.

    Are you getting a click click click? Are you getting a whoomph, whoomph, whoomph? There's several different noises.

    You could have a low battery, a broken starter, gummed oil, etc.

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