I have an electrical problem

2003 SATURN ION
185,000 MILES
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BROWNGIRL2011
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Have a 2003 Saturn Ion brake lights wont work cruise control wont work side mirrors control won't work and trunk won't open with key-less entry. Check fuses told they were ok. What could be the problem?
Oct 1, 2011 at 9:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for bad grounds and check body control module.
Oct 1, 2011 at 10:05 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one did you check all the fuses inside and in the engine compartment?
Oct 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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BROWNGIRL2011
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@saturntech9 the ones under the hood were checked. Where would the ones on the inside be located? Also thank u both for your prompt replies.
Oct 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The inside fuse box is located in front of the center console on the driverside behind that smaller panel that is held in by that large plastic flat headed screw.I would start by checking all those fuses with a test light key in the run position engine off you should have power to both sides of the fuse.
Oct 1, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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