Anti-theft Devices problems of the 2004 Saturn ION

Two problems related to anti-theft devices have been reported for the 2004 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2012

Below a certain temperature if the car is not warm or the ignition is not warm when trying to start the vehicle; the anti theft system turns on. Once the anti theft system is on I cannot start the vehicle for at least 15 minutes. Usually making me late for something. I have had this replaced and would like compensation if possible.

2 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2008

This is the third time I've had to push this Saturn into the street to get our other drivers off to work. The first time it was only a few months old and was towed to the dealer. They said my floormats were too thick and not genuine Saturn parts and caused it not to start(no kidding, they said this). A few weeks later it once again failed to turn over. Another tow to the dealer and this time they re-coded the key and ignition switch. Several times over the past few years it has failed to start. If I wait 20 minutes, the anti theft module re-sets and it will start. This morning I slipped on ice while pushing it into the street and fell. My back is killing me right now and I'm very angry. This is an obvious problem that Saturn is ignoring. No self respecting thief would steal a Saturn in the first place. I see no need for an anti-theft device on this awful car.


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