Ty for the video, dealer was going to charge us $692. for diagnosis, parts and labor. Now it will only be $100 for diagnosis. Only wish the video would have come up when I did my google search "2004 Saturn Ion died in intersection" and the multitude of variations on that idea, lol. So now i'm ordering the part and we're doing it ourselves thanks to you and your informative and helpful video. I'll update you on how it goes.
Was jacking up my ion on the front support the jack slipped and slammed into the fan broke the peace’s around the fan blades I started stressing thinking I would have disassemble a bunch of stuff to get to the fan thank you for this i can definitely do this ps I know you haven’t posted in years but hopefully you see this anyway 🙏🏽 seriously thank you sir
Thank you so much for this. I replaced my own fan that had cracked. Crack was on the plastic ring linking the fan blades. While spinning, that cracked ring would spread apart and it would grind inside the cowling. Anyhow, your guide was PERFECT and made the install easy. I lifted the front of the car making the job that much easier.
Hey thanks for the video, saved me a bunch of time and frustration! Just did this in less than an hour last evening (even stopped to refill my beer!). I would point out that my fan was held onto the radiator with some clips that required yanking it upwards first, then away and pull down underneath the car.
thank you so much for this video. ordering my fan in the next few weeks. I was extremely nervous about the job because of how congested it is up top. I would have never guessed to take it out from the bottom. great job on the video, the details, and basically everything. this is how a DIY video should be. saved me 700$.
Hey thanks for the "How To Video", my Radiator fan came out just the way you describe. I unbolted the radiator at the bottom & the fan slipped right through the bottom. Also, I was able to slip the new one through the bottom without jacking up my car...Thank you
Mahalo for taking the time to make and share this video. I may need to perform a similar repair on my 2007 ion, and while this is not the exact same as mine, it's a great base to work off of.
Took 30 mins an use the floor Jack! The plastics that held the dust cover on! They were a pain I think I broke 2 of them! This man did the world a favour can't thankyou enough!!!!! An saved my daughter a bunch of money!
Appreciate the video,bud.I hope it's of some help to me when I'm able to work on mine.My uncle in Mo actually built this car from scratch.Used all factory parts and specs.But,I know in some cases,he had to fudge a bit.This isn't even exactly my problem though,either.A few days ago,when I turned on the fan (for the ac/heater) the front end really started rumbling somewhat loudly.Today I opened the hood and it appears that the housing is loose and I think my uncle had put screw in the housing to stop that because they're are like at least 4 screws (One was in when I left work today.But,guess what...it's gone now :( ) In fact,the one that I saw actually looked like an allen type screw.The whole fan hosing and radiator is loose and quite scary when you turn on the fan to the passenger area.I'm actually scared the whole damned mess is gonna fall apart and cause a major problem :(
for the body clips . There is a easy way to pop those . U pull the center pin up first with a flat surface tip of a screw driver or u can use ur finger anything as long as u get the center pin up then the clips come up easily because all the center pin does is make the outer part spread to lock it to unlock the clip just push center pin up. The clips are two pieces one in in center of these push pins there all over the car to keep things from falling off .
Your video was great thanks 👍 have a question my problem with mine is the computer says it's the cooling fan relay s! How do you check them and how to locate?? I have a 2005 Saturn ion 4 cylinder 2.2Lt ! I can't run the ac either cause temp will go up! AC fan in car does blow slightly cool air! My car has 231180 miles thank you
Thanks for your RUclips Video, I replaced mine, it worked for a few days, now the temp up to 1/2, which a bit over normal - but the fan is not turn on, I replaced the sensor, still not on. When I turn on the A/C the fan is working... I know the Saturn 2003 now a day a bit to late to ask questions.
If it's at running temp. You should be able to squeeze the radiator hose to the thermostat and see circulation in the overflow tank. If the hose is hard to squeeze then the thermostat is not opening. I know this is late but hope it helps you later on.
Thanks for the video. I've got an 04 Ion that has a non-working fan and was lucky to find this. Would a fuse going bad also cause the fan to stop working? I'd like to avoid buying a new fan assembly if it can be solved with a fuse swap.
But mine was a Saturn aura xe 2.4l and being a ac installer/mechanic it should have not and I say NOT been a 11hr job. Stupid hitch. But thanks for the video
I'm looking to purchase a fan with a 2 prong connector since the one I need to replace has only 2 prongs and not 3 but it seems like wherever I look they only have 3 prongs and some don't even say if they have 2 or 3. Is there a specific part number I need to look for? This is ridiculously complicated.
Hi thank you for the video. I have the same car and was wondering if you could more videos on it. Maybe the fuel filter and the thermostat? I'm having an idle problem. When I come to a stop sign or red light, it hesitates or stalls when I accelerate. I've replaced spark plugs, coil pack, and ignition module. Thank you!!!
+Jen Mahoney Looking over comments and missed yours somehow....but I actually sold this little car a few months ago. We racked up a bunch of miles on it and it was time to go. But it sounds like you may have a sensor issue. Make sure your fan is working too. Let me know if your still having issues and maybe I can help.
Hi You make great videos with a clear & stable image with no loud music like too many. My daughters 2006 ION Sedan blower motor was not running but wiggling the wires that connect to it makes it go again. Is there a way to pull out the motor? or a way to get to the connector and fix it somehow? thank's
+R “ray060” Lap I would unplug the connector and check the terminals. They're most likely corroded or have a loose connection. Could be a loose wire going into the plug as well. Sounds like you won't need to buy any parts!
Do you know if the cooling fan relay is in the little box next to the battery sideways soldered down,it's on an 03 Saturn l200, how do you replace those?
Would this video be helpful for someone with a 2004 Ion? I wasn't sure if anything was different or not. My radiator fan stopped working a while back, and any stop I come to a stop, the temperature gauge slowly rises and the A/C stops blowing cool air. Everything's fine once I start moving again though. Hoping to buy the part and then have a friend do it for me. Any advice would be great! Thanks.
it should be the same. sorry for the delay, RUclips doesnt notify you about comments anymore for some reason. But as long as your getting power to the plug, it will be the fan thats bad.
I have a request. 2003 Saturn 2.2 acts like it has a fuel or firing problem. if you do not turn the key long enough it won't start. we are talking seconds, but it matters. when I turn the key on a good car it takes about a second or two less. if the car does not start because you didn't let the engine crank long enough and you try again right away it has trouble as well. just overall cranking to long in my opinion. also very slight hesitation idleing sometimes at take off. high rpms are fine. no tune up done yet. where do you suggest I start? care has been babied but not maintained well.
ccampton hi....you should go online and check the recall information because that year of car has a recall on the ignition cylinder and the Saturn dealership will replace it and repair it for free that would be a reason why your car is doing that
@@HandsOnApproachChannel OK, I misunderstood what you said were measuring. What kind of continuity should the fan itself have? I keep looking for that and getting confused.
If the fan is working, but the engine still overheats when idled/at a red light and the A/C blows warm, what else could be the problem? I have coolant filled and there are no leaks, so is the next most obvious thing to test and or replace the radiator? IF so, how does one run a do it yourself test on your radiator? Could the issue be a sensor or other electrical issue?
Check your thermostat, thats what it sounds like. It could be sticking closed not allowing coolant to circulate. Either just replace it or remove it and check to see if it cures your problem. You can run it with it removed but put one in afterwards if you know thats the issue.
possibly u got stuck thermostat .The way the car cools the engine is it builds pressure up . If the thermostat is stuck in the open position pressure wont build and the engine will overheat . Also you could have a leaking hose . You can get a pressure checker that u get a autozone and pump 15 ibs psi to find leak look for radiator fluid leaking .If you got bubbles in the overflow. You need to pressure check the radiator . This tool will help u spot the leak. Thermostats are rated for 180 and 220. Its possible you got the wrong thermostat . The saturn thermostat has to be the right one to operate properly . Meaning Id recommend getting the right thermostat open at the right temperature. The ects=ELECTRONIC COOLANT TEMP SENSOR senses temperture . pcm sends a constant 5volts to it positive to it . and another wire comes from the sensor that sends a signal back to pcm . The voltage will change as temperture changes .
if u need help call me I have seen this issue before . I own a 1995 sl1 . ive worked with this system . before . First thing to do is this . Make sure fan is working this is how. Turn the ac on in the car this mean u turn the fan on and the ac switch on . radiator fan will turn on . If your fan turns on good. let it sit with it setup this way.
if your ac blows warm u might not have enough ac refrigant in the ac lines to turn the ac on . But if it does come on radiator fan should work. If the radiator fan comes on when u run the ac make sure u have the ac switch and fan motor turns on inside the car blows air through your ac vents . Then your radiator fan will turn on . This works because the ac uses power of the engine to run the air conditioning . . Its done with relay. When your ac is on the relay will switch on the radiator fan .
Good point man. I was a bit too long winded some years back. Also didn't do much editing. My new videos are quicker and to the point. But thanks for watching anyways. I'm working on some new stuff with this in mind. Take care.
Ty for the video, dealer was going to charge us $692. for diagnosis, parts and labor. Now it will only be $100 for diagnosis. Only wish the video would have come up when I did my google search "2004 Saturn Ion died in intersection" and the multitude of variations on that idea, lol. So now i'm ordering the part and we're doing it ourselves thanks to you and your informative and helpful video. I'll update you on how it goes.
Was jacking up my ion on the front support the jack slipped and slammed into the fan broke the peace’s around the fan blades I started stressing thinking I would have disassemble a bunch of stuff to get to the fan thank you for this i can definitely do this ps I know you haven’t posted in years but hopefully you see this anyway 🙏🏽 seriously thank you sir
Glad it helped you bro. Anytime. One of these days gonna start making more videos lol
Thank you so much for this. I replaced my own fan that had cracked. Crack was on the plastic ring linking the fan blades. While spinning, that cracked ring would spread apart and it would grind inside the cowling. Anyhow, your guide was PERFECT and made the install easy. I lifted the front of the car making the job that much easier.
Hey thanks for the video, saved me a bunch of time and frustration! Just did this in less than an hour last evening (even stopped to refill my beer!). I would point out that my fan was held onto the radiator with some clips that required yanking it upwards first, then away and pull down underneath the car.
Even got a refill on the beer in there most importantly. Glad I could help buddy.
You crafty sob thank you my guy I really appreciate you my man may God bless you
thank you so much for this video. ordering my fan in the next few weeks. I was extremely nervous about the job because of how congested it is up top. I would have never guessed to take it out from the bottom. great job on the video, the details, and basically everything. this is how a DIY video should be. saved me 700$.
Hey thanks for the "How To Video", my Radiator fan came out just the way you describe. I unbolted the radiator at the bottom & the fan slipped right through the bottom. Also, I was able to slip the new one through the bottom without jacking up my car...Thank you
I have a Saturn and I always want to learn more about my car as much as I can. Thanks for this lesson. I really learned a lot:)
You saved me a lot of money. You made my wife happy. Thanks man. Atlanta Georgia
Thanks for making this video ! Extremely helpful and I like what you said… use your head! 😅👍
Mahalo for taking the time to make and share this video. I may need to perform a similar repair on my 2007 ion, and while this is not the exact same as mine, it's a great base to work off of.
Brian Connors
I have an 07 ion as well. Was it a big difference between the two? Any advice?
Great video!! Saved me a bunch of time replace the fan on my 2004 Ion. Thank you!
Thank you! I was able to replace my sons fan with no problem because of your video. :)
Sweet! Glad I could help!
Doing my 2003 your the man!!!!
Took 30 mins an use the floor Jack! The plastics that held the dust cover on! They were a pain I think I broke 2 of them! This man did the world a favour can't thankyou enough!!!!! An saved my daughter a bunch of money!
Thanks. Your vid helped a lot.
Thanks for the video i was not sure how that fan came out but now i do thank you
Appreciate the video,bud.I hope it's of some help to me when I'm able to work on mine.My uncle in Mo actually built this car from scratch.Used all factory parts and specs.But,I know in some cases,he had to fudge a bit.This isn't even exactly my problem though,either.A few days ago,when I turned on the fan (for the ac/heater) the front end really started rumbling somewhat loudly.Today I opened the hood and it appears that the housing is loose and I think my uncle had put screw in the housing to stop that because they're are like at least 4 screws (One was in when I left work today.But,guess what...it's gone now :( ) In fact,the one that I saw actually looked like an allen type screw.The whole fan hosing and radiator is loose and quite scary when you turn on the fan to the passenger area.I'm actually scared the whole damned mess is gonna fall apart and cause a major problem :(
Thank you so much man. I have a 2003 named donkey.. Cause the car just keeps going.
Thank you. It is really helpful for me, keep it going.
My fan is cracked and will giving this a try. Thanks
for the body clips . There is a easy way to pop those . U pull the center pin up first with a flat surface tip of a screw driver or u can use ur finger anything as long as u get the center pin up then the clips come up easily because all the center pin does is make the outer part spread to lock it to unlock the clip just push center pin up. The clips are two pieces one in in center of these push pins there all over the car to keep things from falling off .
Nice to see a post from you. No shit, I was wondering about you the other day.
Hey man great video my fan works but the clips broke and when the fan starts up it raddles so loud thanks for the DIY video!
oh gosh thank you so much this is really enlightening!! I sure appreciate you! you rock!
Thanks! Saved me money!
Good video🤘
Thank you !❤
Your video was great thanks 👍 have a question my problem with mine is the computer says it's the cooling fan relay s! How do you check them and how to locate?? I have a 2005 Saturn ion 4 cylinder 2.2Lt ! I can't run the ac either cause temp will go up! AC fan in car does blow slightly cool air! My car has 231180 miles thank you
Great fucking video right to the point man I love it I looked at Thanks and it was like how the fuck I'm gonna get this out
Thanks for your RUclips Video, I replaced mine, it worked for a few days, now the temp up to 1/2, which a bit over normal - but the fan is not turn on, I replaced the sensor, still not on. When I turn on the A/C the fan is working... I know the Saturn 2003 now a day a bit to late to ask questions.
I plan to replace the thermostat next
If it's at running temp. You should be able to squeeze the radiator hose to the thermostat and see circulation in the overflow tank. If the hose is hard to squeeze then the thermostat is not opening. I know this is late but hope it helps you later on.
Thanks bro very cool
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Thanks for the help!
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Thanks a lot Friend!
Thanks for the video. I've got an 04 Ion that has a non-working fan and was lucky to find this. Would a fuse going bad also cause the fan to stop working? I'd like to avoid buying a new fan assembly if it can be solved with a fuse swap.
Well! I tried the bottom. But RV pull hitch was down there so mine had no other option but the top..
But mine was a Saturn aura xe 2.4l and being a ac installer/mechanic it should have not and I say NOT been a 11hr job. Stupid hitch. But thanks for the video
I'm looking to purchase a fan with a 2 prong connector since the one I need to replace has only 2 prongs and not 3 but it seems like wherever I look they only have 3 prongs and some don't even say if they have 2 or 3. Is there a specific part number I need to look for? This is ridiculously complicated.
Hi thank you for the video. I have the same car and was wondering if you could more videos on it. Maybe the fuel filter and the thermostat? I'm having an idle problem. When I come to a stop sign or red light, it hesitates or stalls when I accelerate. I've replaced spark plugs, coil pack, and ignition module. Thank you!!!
+Jen Mahoney Looking over comments and missed yours somehow....but I actually sold this little car a few months ago. We racked up a bunch of miles on it and it was time to go. But it sounds like you may have a sensor issue. Make sure your fan is working too. Let me know if your still having issues and maybe I can help.
Hi
You make great videos with a clear & stable image with no loud music like too many.
My daughters 2006 ION Sedan blower motor was not running but wiggling the wires that connect to it makes it go again.
Is there a way to pull out the motor? or a way to get to the connector and fix it somehow?
thank's
+R “ray060” Lap I would unplug the connector and check the terminals. They're most likely corroded or have a loose connection. Could be a loose wire going into the plug as well. Sounds like you won't need to buy any parts!
thank's ;) will do that
Can you not get an adapter if you accidentally get a three prong?
Do you know if the cooling fan relay is in the little box next to the battery sideways soldered down,it's on an 03 Saturn l200, how do you replace those?
Would this video be helpful for someone with a 2004 Ion? I wasn't sure if anything was different or not. My radiator fan stopped working a while back, and any stop I come to a stop, the temperature gauge slowly rises and the A/C stops blowing cool air. Everything's fine once I start moving again though. Hoping to buy the part and then have a friend do it for me. Any advice would be great! Thanks.
it should be the same. sorry for the delay, RUclips doesnt notify you about comments anymore for some reason. But as long as your getting power to the plug, it will be the fan thats bad.
I have a request. 2003 Saturn 2.2 acts like it has a fuel or firing problem. if you do not turn the key long enough it won't start. we are talking seconds, but it matters. when I turn the key on a good car it takes about a second or two less. if the car does not start because you didn't let the engine crank long enough and you try again right away it has trouble as well. just overall cranking to long in my opinion. also very slight hesitation idleing sometimes at take off. high rpms are fine. no tune up done yet. where do you suggest I start? care has been babied but not maintained well.
ccampton hi....you should go online and check the recall information because that year of car has a recall on the ignition cylinder and the Saturn dealership will replace it and repair it for free that would be a reason why your car is doing that
2:00 You hook your volt meter (multimeter?) to both blade contacts and you read 12VDC without the fan plugged into anything?
Yes on the wire end of the plug you should have around 12 volts. Not the fan side.
@@HandsOnApproachChannel OK, I misunderstood what you said were measuring. What kind of continuity should the fan itself have? I keep looking for that and getting confused.
When I did that fan job I honestly cant remember if I checked for continuity or not. My memory isn't that good. Haha
Where does the fan plug in?
VDO makes electronics and I/P clusters for cars. Like Delphi.
THE BACKWOODS 🇺🇸
thanks
How do you remove the upper radiator support?
If the fan is working, but the engine still overheats when idled/at a red light and the A/C blows warm, what else could be the problem? I have coolant filled and there are no leaks, so is the next most obvious thing to test and or replace the radiator? IF so, how does one run a do it yourself test on your radiator? Could the issue be a sensor or other electrical issue?
Check your thermostat, thats what it sounds like. It could be sticking closed not allowing coolant to circulate. Either just replace it or remove it and check to see if it cures your problem. You can run it with it removed but put one in afterwards if you know thats the issue.
possibly u got stuck thermostat .The way the car cools the engine is it builds pressure up . If the thermostat is stuck in the open position pressure wont build and the engine will overheat . Also you could have a leaking hose . You can get a pressure checker that u get a autozone and pump 15 ibs psi to find leak look for radiator fluid leaking .If you got bubbles in the overflow. You need to pressure check the radiator . This tool will help u spot the leak. Thermostats are rated for 180 and 220. Its possible you got the wrong thermostat . The saturn thermostat has to be the right one to operate properly . Meaning Id recommend getting the right thermostat open at the right temperature. The ects=ELECTRONIC COOLANT TEMP SENSOR senses temperture . pcm sends a constant 5volts to it positive to it . and another wire comes from the sensor that sends a signal back to pcm . The voltage will change as temperture changes .
if u need help call me I have seen this issue before . I own a 1995 sl1 . ive worked with this system . before . First thing to do is this . Make sure fan is working this is how. Turn the ac on in the car this mean u turn the fan on and the ac switch on . radiator fan will turn on . If your fan turns on good. let it sit with it setup this way.
if your ac blows warm u might not have enough ac refrigant in the ac lines to turn the ac on . But if it does come on radiator fan should work. If the radiator fan comes on when u run the ac make sure u have the ac switch and fan motor turns on inside the car blows air through your ac vents . Then your radiator fan will turn on . This works because the ac uses power of the engine to run the air conditioning . . Its done with relay. When your ac is on the relay will switch on the radiator fan .
Please tell me what is the parte number And where can buying. Tanks
In case you still need it, here is the part#
www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1375346&jnid=4&jpid=0
Tengo un saturn ion 2004 lo prendo y de apaga quie me puede decir que tiene
how do you pull the radiator out
you don't pull the radiator
the thermostat for that same car
thanks for the video....but lay off the speed and just show us how to remove it. way too much chatter
Jordan Fisher By all means, make your own video and show us if you don't like how he does it
Its just talking in front of a car with the hood open.
Man you talk to much in this video - straight to the point
Good point man. I was a bit too long winded some years back. Also didn't do much editing. My new videos are quicker and to the point. But thanks for watching anyways. I'm working on some new stuff with this in mind. Take care.
You talk too much. This should have been a 3 minute video
Endless talking 😅