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Saturn ion-2 occasional blinker and backlight malfunction
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Saturnion-2
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Jun 26, 2013, 10:23 AM
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Saturn ion-2 occasional blinker and backlight malfunction
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So I have a 2004 Saturn-ion 2 . Within the last month or so I noticed that randomly out of nowhere my blinkers would start blinking fast as if the bulbs were out. After turning my car on and off I realized they were working fine again. Then the back light behind the speedometer, gear indicators and ac controls started going black randomly. It doesn't always happen, it happens completely randomly sometimes days or hours apart. When the front blinkers begin blinking fast, the front blinkers stop working but back blinkers work fine. Usually I'm driving and all of a sudden they just stop working and later it's fine again. I brought it to my friend the mechanic and he said it could be a million things and he's not really sure where to start.
Also, I should add when the back light behind the speedometer, ac, gear indicators goes black everything else still works. For example, the speedometer and ac functions fine it's just the backlight goes off so at night I can't see how fast I'm driving.
(This post was edited by Saturnion-2 on Jun 26, 2013, 12:06 PM)
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Double J
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Jun 27, 2013, 12:25 AM
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Re: Saturn ion-2 occasional blinker and backlight malfunction
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Here is a (TSB) Technical Service Bulletin that MAY apply for your turn signal concern....
Subject: Erratic Front Turn Signal Operation When Using A Cell Phone Charger in Either Accessory Power Outlet (Install Capacitor in Accessory Outlet Wiring) #03-08-42-009B - (08/02/2006)
Models: 2003-2006 Saturn ION
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-42-009A (Section 03 -- Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that one or both front turn signals are operating erratically. They may also comment that the corresponding rear turn signal and turn signal indicator in the I/P cluster flashes twice as fast. The lamps will come back on when the ignition is cycled to "OFF" and then to "RUN" but may still go off again. Cause
Important Not all chargers create the amount of noise necessary to cause this concern. Use of a different charger may eliminate the concern.
This condition may be caused by the use of a charger in either the front or rear accessory outlet. Some chargers can create excessive noise through the power line between the accessory outlet and the Integrated Body Control Module (IBCM) where the power fuses are located. The amount of noise from the charger can vary depending on the state of charge of the receiving device (less noise when the device is near full charge capacity) or type of charger. Just having the charger installed in the accessory power outlet without a device attached to it should not cause the lamps to go out. Correction
Install 220-microfarad 35V capacitor, P/N 10395194, in the wiring of the affected outlets.
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Saturnion-2
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Jun 27, 2013, 3:05 AM
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Re: Saturn ion-2 occasional blinker and backlight malfunction
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Thanks for your response! I wish it was that simple though but it seems to happen regardless of anything in the outlet.ni rarely charge my phone in my car either!
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Saturnion-2
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Jun 27, 2013, 10:55 AM
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Re: Saturn ion-2 occasional blinker and backlight malfunction
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AHH YOUR SO RIGHT. I just tried it today and 4 times in a row the blinkers started going erratic when I connected my phone to the outlet charger. Is there a fix for this?
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Double J
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Jun 27, 2013, 12:42 PM
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Yes....
Correction
Install 220-microfarad 35V capacitor, P/N 10395194, in the wiring of the affected outlets.
See if your mechanic friend can get a copy of the TSB ..it has instructions on how to install the capacitor....
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