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Car Forum / Saab Cars / September 2007Saab engine cuts out
I have a Saab 900 se covertible and the engine keeps cutting out. The information I have is as follows: 1) when I go to start the car, some times the dashboard lights do not come on. All the electrics work, ie, lights, wippers, radio, heater. The engine turns over but will not start. After about 20 tries the ignition lights come on and the engine starts ok. Is this a ignition module problem or an alarm issue? 2) The engine cuts out for no reason. This happens both when I am driving and stationary. When I go to restart the car, it will not start regardless if all the dashboard lights are on. Is this a known problem? has anyone had the same and fixed it? I am thankfull for anyhelp. Dave > I have a Saab 900 se covertible and the engine keeps cutting out. The > information I have is as follows: [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > ignition lights come on and the engine starts ok. Is this a ignition > module problem or an alarm issue? I don't think it is the DI this time because of the dashboard lights. It sounds more like a broken wire connection. Perhaps the shaking of the engine creates some contact in the wire or plug, so it's probably a wire in that vicinity. >I have a Saab 900 se covertible and the engine keeps cutting out. The >information I have is as follows: [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Dave Dave, Year of car and engine would be helpful, but I am assuming a NG900 in your case (1995-1998 for CV). Sounds like classic ignition switch failure. A common fault on those cars. Part of the 15 circuit cuts off. This is indicated by loss off warning lights in dash. Alarm module will not cause that. Good luck, Steve Crowe, Saab Master Tech, who represents himself and no one else Harpers Ferry, WV EXACTLY the same thing happened to my 9000. Turned out to be a faulty ignition switch......easy (but pricey!) fix Pete > I have a Saab 900 se covertible and the engine keeps cutting out. The > information I have is as follows: [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Dave > EXACTLY the same thing happened to my 9000. Turned out to be a faulty > ignition switch......easy (but pricey!) fix [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > > > Dave Thanks for all the help guys. It weas indeed the ignition switch. A replacement fixed the problem straight off. Although not cheep (UK Price), it is a small price to pay to have the car back on the road! Advise for those who have the same problem: Saab relpacement ignition switch (yes you do keep your original key) £78. Saab main dealer labour approx £75 Could have possibly done the work myself, or found a cheeper garage. However, it took them about 1 hour to do and now I am a happy Saab owner again. Thanks again all Dave > Thanks for all the help guys. > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > ?78. > Saab main dealer labour approx ?75 Wow. Price for a SAAB OEM switch in the US is only $56. (~?29) It isn't too hard to change either. I've done it a couple of times before... -Fred Yup.......it was a pain, but also could have been dangerous. Mine was occasionally cutting out whilst cruising.....usually only for a second.......but imagine if it cut out when overtaking! Pete (MVH post) > > Thanks for all the help guys. > > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > -Fred Yeah, the price for a OEM part over here is significantly cheaper than over there. But all in all it sounds as though you're happy with the result and that's the only thing that counts, making sure the driver is happy. Congratulations on fixing your problem. Autopart Locater Mobile, AL www.qaparts.com >Yup.......it was a pain, but also could have been dangerous. Mine was >occasionally cutting out whilst cruising.....usually only for a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >> -Fred |
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