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Engine not turning over

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#1 ·
Well the car died on me today (again) :roll:
if i turn the key the starter does not kick in.

The battery is full and all the accessorys are getting power.
i am thinking it is the ground on the starter????

Any ideas????
 
#6 ·
TROLLhattenschatten said:
Well the car died on me today (again) :roll:
if i turn the key the starter does not kick in.

The battery is full and all the accessorys are getting power.
i am thinking it is the ground on the starter????

Any ideas????
I had the exact same problem on my trailblazer last week...turned out to be the ignition switch! honestly i don't even know if saabs use them but thought i'd chime in. good luck :)
 
#13 ·
TROLLhattenschatten said:
Earthworm, thanks for the old post.
sounds kinda easy -

You just run a 22 gauge wire from the starter fuse to the starter relay?
I'd use 14 or 16; 22 is rather thin..it may heat up on you..
You could run a lead down to the starter, but be prepared to do some crawling and I hope you are small - a very brave eight year old could fit; otherwise we need jacks and or ramps..
 
#17 ·
TROLLhattenschatten said:
Same bypass as the NSS?
Bridge 30 and 87 at the starter relay..
This must be done carefully and you must know all the ramifications..
This will bypass the relay and the NSS, the ignition switch ,and the alarm(if fitted).
The alarm/immoblizer is another hurdle for the solenoid current to the relay.
If there is still no action, then check the yellow lead to the starter(get out and get under):cheesy:
 
#19 ·
Depending on your steadiness of hand, the appropriateness of the tool, and your knowledge of auto electrics; a little mistake or slip up could burn out portions of the cars electrical system.....or just overload fuses..
Please be careful........or am I being overly-cautious ??:nono;
I have not always paid 100% attention - thus tools are damaged, sparks fly, alternators are fried...
Experience is necessary:cheesy:
 
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