Ignition switch failure (newbie)
Hi:
I bought an '86 900s 4dr just over a month ago. I plan a full restoration.
Just turned 50, kids all grown up, why not? This is my 1st SAAB.
FWIW, I bought this car for $1400 and chose it because body is perfect: no rust, no dents... perfect. 199k miles. Interior nice (cloth).
I bought a HANES manual, and already find it lacking.
Ok... so I climb in today, go for a drive, return home: shut it off/lock ignition, and entire tumbler comes out with the key. I've seen other posts on this forum, with author's suggesting to search for "how to" on this job (ignition key assembly replacement). I've done so, found general descriptions but...
My manual has nothing on this. So a few questions if I may:
- Removing the center console (eg: between front seats containing em. brake, shifter, key etc.) is not described in my manual either. I removed 2 allen bolts on each side in the front, a bolt behind front ashtray, and 2 others behind rear ashtray. The console is still connected in the center somehow. Can someone give me instructions to remove it w/out breaking it in 2? Do I need to remove front seats, or partially loosen dash board?
It appears there are separate, carpeted panels between vertical, lower front skirt of this console and and floor board area. Are these removable, and/or part of this console disassembly?
- I'm aware of the unique SAAB socket (10 or 11mm ?) for ignition tumbler removal, and locking mechanism which works in concert w/ignition key: hopefully it will make sense when I see it. Google has given me a number of sources for these parts, with significant $$ variation and manufacturers. Any consensus on vendors &/or aftermarket SAAB manufacturers?
I see the Bentley SAAB manual seems consensus choice here. I asked a local (Albuquerque NM) independent SAAB shop about this today: he said it's a lot better than the others but recomended I buy OEM manuals from SAAB. Comments/suggestions?
And while I'm at it, 1 other minor thing to fix at this moment, healing suggestions welcome:
- the interior light works when moving switch mounted on light to bottom position. However, owners manual says button position (3 way) in middle should accuate light when doors ajar. It does not.
Ok... thank you very much.
Hi:
I bought an '86 900s 4dr just over a month ago. I plan a full restoration.
Just turned 50, kids all grown up, why not? This is my 1st SAAB.
FWIW, I bought this car for $1400 and chose it because body is perfect: no rust, no dents... perfect. 199k miles. Interior nice (cloth).
I bought a HANES manual, and already find it lacking.
Ok... so I climb in today, go for a drive, return home: shut it off/lock ignition, and entire tumbler comes out with the key. I've seen other posts on this forum, with author's suggesting to search for "how to" on this job (ignition key assembly replacement). I've done so, found general descriptions but...
My manual has nothing on this. So a few questions if I may:
- Removing the center console (eg: between front seats containing em. brake, shifter, key etc.) is not described in my manual either. I removed 2 allen bolts on each side in the front, a bolt behind front ashtray, and 2 others behind rear ashtray. The console is still connected in the center somehow. Can someone give me instructions to remove it w/out breaking it in 2? Do I need to remove front seats, or partially loosen dash board?
It appears there are separate, carpeted panels between vertical, lower front skirt of this console and and floor board area. Are these removable, and/or part of this console disassembly?
- I'm aware of the unique SAAB socket (10 or 11mm ?) for ignition tumbler removal, and locking mechanism which works in concert w/ignition key: hopefully it will make sense when I see it. Google has given me a number of sources for these parts, with significant $$ variation and manufacturers. Any consensus on vendors &/or aftermarket SAAB manufacturers?
I see the Bentley SAAB manual seems consensus choice here. I asked a local (Albuquerque NM) independent SAAB shop about this today: he said it's a lot better than the others but recomended I buy OEM manuals from SAAB. Comments/suggestions?
And while I'm at it, 1 other minor thing to fix at this moment, healing suggestions welcome:
- the interior light works when moving switch mounted on light to bottom position. However, owners manual says button position (3 way) in middle should accuate light when doors ajar. It does not.
Ok... thank you very much.