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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: N61AOP on 17 August 2013, 20:10:43

Title: Saab problem
Post by: N61AOP on 17 August 2013, 20:10:43

My father has a 12 year old Saab 9-5 2.3 petrol automatic estate which has recently development an intermittent starting problem. About once a week it refuses to start, when he turns the key nothing happens. An hour or so later it will start, but that's not very helpful when your parked in a hospital car park! Does anyone have any ideas what the problem might be?

Title: Re: Saab problem
Post by: AndyRoid on 17 August 2013, 20:23:27

Dodgy connector on the solenoid pack.
Dodgy gear selector switch.

Title: Re: Saab problem
Post by: hoody on 17 August 2013, 20:40:16

does the engine turn over but not start,or just nothing,these can be prone to crankshaft sensors failing and di packs doing strange things,ignition switches are common problems on these too.

Title: Re: Saab problem
Post by: omegod on 17 August 2013, 21:11:27

Second the ignition switch! Had it on a calibra whereby you would get the lights on the dash at position 2 on the ignition then bugger all when turning it for start. Had me chasing my tail thinking immobiliser but was a simple £8 switch.

Title: Re: Saab problem
Post by: N61AOP on 17 August 2013, 22:03:12

Thanks for the comments. When he turns the key there is nothing, the engine doesn't turnover at all so it sounds like it might be the ignition switch.  :y