2006 Saturn ION, Pwr steering light came on then the odometer quit working, then the engine light came on, the transmission would then not down shift while driving. All happened at the same time.

sounds like a voltage surge from trying to jump start in the wrong place has fused a few components. you need a mechanic or auto electrician to take a look.

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most of the time people unknowingly jump start the vehicle and blow the steering fuse in the engine compartment-this is a very common problem that I have seen at least 2x a week. The check engine light is probably related to a battery voltage low code or an electronic steering code. Check your owners manual for the location of the fuse and just replace it.

Body Control Motion device:

Common on thjis car call your dealer to see if they have a recall.

Good luck

PWR STR message
Power Steering: Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation in Power Steering System

The electric power steering (EPS) system reduces the amount of effort needed to steer the vehicle. The system uses the body control module (BCM), power steering control module (PSCM), torque sensor, discrete battery voltage supply circuit, EPS motor, serial data bus, and the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center to perform the system functions. The PSCM, torque sensor, not the EPS motor are serviced separately from each other or from the steering column. Any EPS components diagnosed to be malfunctioning requires replacement of the steering column assembly, also known as the EPS assembly.

Having a qualified repair shop check it out would be your best bet ! Do you know what DTC'S are ? diagnostic trouble codes

DTC C0000
DTC C0475
DTC C0476
DTC C0545
DTC C0847
DTC C0848
DTC C0896
DTC C0899
DTC C0900

Chevy Cobalt Trac Light On Harsh Shifting and NO COM All Modules
Your saturn is the same as the cobalt . You have a computer problem or serial data network .

ENGINE OIL + FILTER CHANGE.LUBRICATE CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGE - LUBRICATE TRANSAXLE SHIFT LINKAGE AND PARKING BRAKE CABLE GUIDES - LUBRICATE UNDERBODY CONTACT POINTS AND LINKAGE - SERVICE/ INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS SUSPENSION BUSHINGS + BALL JOINT SEALS. SERVICE/INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM + THROTTLE LINKAGE.ROTATE TIRES.SERVICE/INSPECT BRAKE HOSE + BRAKE LINING.REPLACE AIR FILTER ELEMENT.REPLACE SPARK PLUGS IF YOU HAVE PLATINUM PLUGS REPLACE THEM AT 100000 MILES.SERVICE/ INSPECT - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER.ALSO SERVICE/INSPECT IGNITION CABLES + FUEL SYSTEMS AND VACUUM LINES / HOSES.

On drivers side under hood in fuse panel there will be two 30amps fuse square looking and pink in color look on under side od fuse panel lid, more then likely blown replace them, if it happen again have it check out.

the power steering in my 2005 Saturn ION works sometimes and sometimes not. More not. How can i fix this problem?

Correct.

I have a 2006 Saturn ION as well and the PWR STR light came on and the power steering went out. When i turn off the car and turn back on it's fine for a while but goes out again in a day or so. I called Saturn and they said it is the power steering which is electric and to fix it i would have to replace the whole steering column! If it is not the fuses which i haven't checked yet then it will cost me $850.00 to replace. that's not counting whatever else they find and charge me for. I was looking under 2004 Saturn Ion and they have a lot of the same issues. I don't know where to look for the fuses at though I'm thinking under the steering wheel if anyone knows please let me know.

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