I have a 2006 Saturn ION that sometimes when it is cold will not start. The radio works, lights all work, car won't start. Wait about 15 to 20 minutes and then it will start?

anti theft device ? needs reset from factory

First of all your service light came on so give it a service then have the service light reset then check the thermastac, water levels and the choke is working properly and all the elecric working parts are good

ck. & see if it's in park or try neutral

You likely need to charge the AC with freon. If it has been a year or three since you've had it checked, it is probably low on freon and needing to have some added.

starter or battery

I have the same car, what i do is turn the key to the start position and hold down the gas pedal for 3 seconds, then start the car. It should start up. If not, it the starter that going, get it checked out. These cars are garbage, i cant wait to get rid of mine.

you can take it to your mechanic. you might have to replace the entire radio set though

You need a code to enable your radio. Happens every time the battery is dead or disconnected. Contact a Saturn rep.

You may try putting the car in neutral to start it, the light is a "theft" indicator, ignore it. If that doesn't work check your engine coolent level.

The problem is in the ignition - the grease gets thick in the cold and doent turn quite right the first time. everything turns on, but the anti theft system thinks you have the wrong key so shuts off pwer to the starter. it takes 8-10 mintues to reset. That is why it normally starts when you come back later. I have had the same problem and done tons of reseach. Right now my temp solution has been a small heater and an extention cord. I keep it plugged in over night on a medium setting - just enough to keep the inside temp above freezing. I am also researching remote starts because saturn dealership charges $250 to replace the ignition, and a remote start will run about $300. Saturn wont do a recall because they feel it is not a safety hazard. I say that is bull. Good luck!