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2004 saturn not starting change the starter and a new battery

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I found that the anti theft in the ignition was the source of the problem. Changed the ignitiion, bought a new key. Ten points have to touch in order for the anti theft not to lock you out. When it does....you have to wait ten minutes to re-try. After the third time you are resetting the passcode. Last year to get past the initial problem I used a small electrical heater and placed it on the floor board under the ignition switch to wwarm the switch before starting. Worked every time!

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    I have since changed the ignition switch which is designed to last only five to seven years. So far it is starting in the cold. The key does need to be warm in order to touch all ten points, so blowing warm air on the key helps in the cold. The key is metal and the ignition expands and contracts in the cold. So warmer is better. Good luck.

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