Saturn Ion Spark Plug Change 4K

[@thekrazysheep]

Just did mine by myself for the first time ever. Your video was very helpful! Thank you.

[@opalstone9763]

Thank you I have a 2005 ion and it’s running a little rough. Intermittent sputtering is the best way I can describe it

[@maxl538]

Great video and very detailed, gonna try changing spark plugs on my Ion soon.

[@poepoe2828]

I just did mine today on the same car You dont have to disconnect the plug with wires to get it done. Just lift the whole part up with it still plugged in if you like.

[@bradyakubovic2550]

Great video!!...will do this in a couple weeks on my 03 Sunfire.

[@davidweum9334]

The coil pack is called an Ignition Control Module. I got my Ion for free from a poor girl that got too frustrated with it. I don't blame her. They are good cars once you replace the moving plastic parts with aftermarket parts. The used Ignition Control Module was $50.00 at a wreckers. It won't start if its f.....). I bought 4, NGK LITHIUM IX (4344) spark plugs, but should've bought AC Delco Platinun, I guess. I found a good way to go cheap on spark plugs. Soak for 30 minutes or so in MURIATIC acid then just brush them off a little. The ones you removed weren't bad, just carbon build up, and had a few thousand miles left on them, I'm sure. Good luck.

[@nellspurlock4622]

I think that's what mine needs also I've already replaced at once and I got it for

[@stevephipps7551]

Watch about 4 videos on this and yours was the most detailed with good video to support it. Thanks

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Steve Phipps Thanks for the positive feedback! I'm happy it helped you!

[@manitou0123]

video made job easy, changed plugs, ignition module and coil pack, coil pack was the problem, car runs great!

[@tomstarcevich1147]

Thanks for the vid gave me the confidence to do it it was pretty easy thanks again 😊

[@BEERSnGEARS]

I am happy it helped! I hate when people have to pay shops way more money to do easy things.

[@paullanger3322]

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[@LizzardsnSnakes]

I thought u need a dab of dielectric grease on it ?

[@angelvenus-africa4161]

I had the 0446 code and it was the purge canister. When it was replaced i turrned the ignition on to the battery only and pumped the brake 3 x"s and it cleared the engine light.

[@randlyons7278]

Do we not make gap adjustments with a feeler gauge today ? Haven't changed the sparkely's in any kind of cars for a long time.

[@TheMapkiss]

Can't believe the rudeness of some on here. I for one enjoyed the video and the tips he gives. Go troll somewhere else as no one on here gives a crap what you think anyway.

[@alexandrakarras5429]

Its a coil pack. Honestly you should've just changed the coil pack when changing the plugs. Its super cheap. Im about to go do mine. Thanks for the video

[@angelvenus-africa4161]

If the spark plugs are taken out in a particular order , is there a number on them to know which new spark plug goes where? Can one spark plug be exchanged or taken out and put in another plugs location, ie; S.P. #1 into S.P. #4 & VICE VERSA?

[@lvsurfcat8584]

Can you tell me whats wrong with using Autolite Spark Plugs Im planning on replacing them maybe every 2 years since its an easy access maybe its ok to use the cheapest ones, thanks for the video.

[@mikedobish311]

A good trick when you don't have a spark plug socket is to just use the actual coil pack to pull it out with.

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Mike Dobish I wish I came up with that idea!

[@ancienthistory6919]

BEERS 'n GEARS how many miles do you have on your vehical?

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Ancient History Right now I am around 140k

[@nld-bl5ct]

Excellent idea, thank you!

[@kennethbowman8570]

I'm old school I use a piece of small rubber hose and put over top of spark plug when taking out and installing or threading in correctly plus a small amount of anti seige grease on plug threads.

[@mr1uponu]

Also you could use a magnet to get the plugs out ! That's what I do lol

[@BEERSnGEARS]

mr1uponu I bought a magnetic 5/8 spark plug socket after making this video. And I love it!!

[@SimbaUchihaa]

Do you have your battery disconnected

[@ryanmeade1974]

Good video, but you should have gapped the plugs to make sure they were correct

[@HybridOfficial00]

Canister purge valve. It's so easy to change. It's right under the hood.

[@williamdieffenbach3264]

You still own this car?

[@poleongriffis4262]

Great video 🤙💯

[@HybridOfficial00]

Do you need to take.terminals off?

[@YoutuberRick18363]

Shouldn't you have disconnected the battery before dealing with anything electrical?

[@tomstarcevich1147]

No you don't have to disconnect the battery. Just did this ti my saturn ion very easy to do with the proper tools😊

[@YoutuberRick18363]

@@tomstarcevich1147 I'm asking because the Hanyes manual says to and I have heard that if you do any work on anything electrical to disconnect the battery. I don't know what to believe anymore.

[@kennethbowman8570]

If you disconnect the battery it resets the computor, also you can't trouble shoot all components that are electrical. The car will not start after unplugging module. Still have to be careful. If your worried block the wheels and cover area above serpentine belt.

[@levithabeast5670]

Gapping spec???

[@David-de8jx]

What if the black tubes don’t come off

[@jaredhorton7938]

Me and my old man use a long flat head with a magnet ziptied to pull’em out😂

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Hey that works

[@shimou4193]

how did you get blue behind ur gauges

[@BEERSnGEARS]

I took the guage cluster out of the dash and replaced the bulbs with blue LED's. They are not soldered, they are like a dome light bulb

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

I have saturn ion 2003. The coolant light is on. But the gage says not overheating. Do know why

[@GoodNRG.]

I have had the same issue at least twice. Took it to a mechanic and they diagnosed it as a bad sensor. Doesn't mean there isn't a leak. But if you're confident you got no leaks, then likely check the sensor. Not sure WHICH sensor, but whichever one has to do with coolant. I'd first start with the one that reads the level of the coolant in the coolant reservoir. It may think its low when its actually full.

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

@@GoodNRG. Yep sensor in reservoir most likely. And i read that if you dont have the Delco reservoir brand in there it will mess up the coolant light somehow

[@GoodNRG.]

@@mysteryandmeaning297 Interesting

[@SimbaUchihaa]

Same that light used to stay there 24/7 but I eventually got a new reservoir as a replacement and it was finally gone. Now that light is back because the guy that did my timing chain job used old coolant I'm sure, but anyway will need new coolant in there and hopefully that sensor will not trip about it.

[@ethissoppa6485]

Just you the old boot for pulling the spark plugs out

[@alanromero8411]

I did it! Everything was going fine then I broke a bolt. 😭 I knew I was gonna screw something up. And it was the last step. I broke one of the four top screws.. I don't know why they never got tight Even the other 3 that didn't broke can still spin but apparently if I do it more they will broke . Know I wonder how will I pull the bolt out lol

[@GoodNRG.]

If its big enough, extractor set.

[@lifeasdianna1012]

Do I need to disconnect my battery before I do this ?

[@GoodNRG.]

As long as you disconnect the coil pack module, then you should not have to. Technically, you don't have to because once the coil packs come off and are out of the way, then the only thing that can shock you are them. The spark plugs won't have any electrical component connected to them at that point (coil packs out of the way).

[@tazman6483]

It’s not like a coil assembly, it is a coil pack, and it is exactly like that.

[@jeremyjeremy8795]

Just said don’t buy autozone but has a duralast spark plug socket

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Ok, get Duralast sparkplugs for your car then. Haha

[@locksley11]

Thanks

[@joecastillo3567]

💯

[@johnnyfish8273]

First thing to do.... disconnect the battery..... good video tho.

[@SimbaUchihaa]

Good reminder 😂