2005 Saturn ION dashboard alert: picture of a car with a lock. also change oil light remains on constantly and it is not due for oil change nor does it need oil.

try using a scanner tool to reset the ECM ,program

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position. There is no need to start the car.

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Press the button located in the center of the instrument cluster ONCE. The display should now read "OIL LIFE" instead of vehicle mileage.

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1 Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position. There is no need to start the car

2 Press the button located in the center of the instrument cluster ONCE. The display should now read "OIL LIFE" instead of vehicle

Mileage

3

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds or until you hear the chime, the display should say "RESET?". Let go of the button and press the button one more time, but do not hold it, to confirm that you want to reset.

if you look at the front of the engine from the top there is a plastic cover with a 1 1/4'' bolt head that is the oil filter housing the cover has a oring seal on it at times the oring gets torn when installed

your computer needs to be reset. the mech who changed your oil should be able to help you out with that. If you did it your self just visit Saturn they can advise how to do this. It may also be in the owners manuale, though it usually is not.

The automatic choke isn't working.

ck your drive belt. and fluid levels

try this website to see if they have your car listed its www.edmunds.com for a online owner manual

the filter should be a cartridge type located underneath the enginecover plastic.it is usually on the right side of engine bay near the front of car.It will have a black plastic hex on the housing it is 1"and a quarter big and probably has a torque spec written on it something like 18 n-m or something.Hope it helps.

you most likely need to take the cat to a saturn dealership to have the code reset for the oil change light. Saturn is notorious for designing their cars so that it is necessary to the dealership for repairs.