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If your Saturn Ion has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

If your Saturn Ion’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …

P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Saturn Ion. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your car’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating …

P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Saturn Ion. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your car’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Ion’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Saturn Ion. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Many late model GM-made vehicles, such as the Saturn Ion use an “Engine Power Reduced” mode when they detect a potentially catastrophic problem. Reduced engine power has been known to come on at very inopportune times (such as while driving on the highway). Many components can cause the engine power …

P015B is a generic trouble code, which means it has the same meaning any vehicle. In the case of the Saturn Ion, It indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 1 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015B is usually caused by …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Saturn Ion. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Saturn Ion’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Ion as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Saturn Ion. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …