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2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, Standard
Diagnostic Aids
2003 Saturn Ion 3 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Aids
- The following conditions may cause an engine cranks but won't start symptom:
- Crankshaft reluctor wheel damage or improper installation.
- The sensor is coming in contact with the reluctor wheel.
- Foreign material passing between the sensor and the reluctor wheel.
- If the crankshaft rotates backwards, this symptom may occur. This condition is only with vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. This condition can occur when a vehicle is on an incline and the clutch is released and an engine stall occurs.
- Excess crankshaft end play will cause the CKP sensor reluctor wheel to move out of alignment with the CKP sensor. This could result in any of the following conditions:
- A no start.
- A start and stall.
- Erratic performance.
- An improperly installed crankshaft could cause excess crankshaft end play.
- For an intermittent, go to INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 2.2L ION article.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.