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  1. C900 Workshop
    Hi again, I’m having a weird issue that I’m having trouble diagnosing. This is on an NA 1989 900. Before anything, yes the ecu has been replaced. Ok, the car started and ran about 6 months ago. Now with a full battery charge and jumper cables on it, no crank just one single click when I turn...
  2. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi, I have a 2005 9-3 sedan with ~80k miles. Occasionally, the check engine light will turn on and the car will enter limp mode without warning. The last time this happened, I was on a highway and the car suddenly stalled, with no way to move again until I reset the check engine light (which...
  3. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Im pretty new to this so please bare with me. I just bought this car and it worked fine for about 400 km then it just broke down on me. Everything works except the starter, the car would start if i could turn the flywheel so its not a dead battery or anything else ive checked. When i turn the...
  4. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Wading thru the hundreds of posts on here about this, because it happened today. I'll continue to scroll thru for a possible solution, but figured I'll post the symptoms. (1997 900SE 2.0t, 5 speed vert. 137k miles. Purchased 2 months ago. Very clean, service docs, ran smoothly.) When I first...
  5. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    My Saab was perfect until i left my ignition on and my battery went dead. Now even after 2 new batteries my car will only start if i jump start it with a battery pack our another vehicle. Please guide me
  6. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I have a 2008 9-3 2T. I had a weak start happen on me about a month ago. So I switch out the battery thinking that was the problem. Still happened. Then I thought the alternator wasn't charging the battery bc a few times it would not start at all even after I ran it for half an hour. So I...
  7. C900 Workshop
    This car runs and drives but it was wired with a jumper switch straight to the starter to turn it on. The key cylinder was broken and you could just turn it to the on position and then hit the starter switch and let off of it and the car ran. I just replaced the key cylinder and when I turn...
  8. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello, I have '07 9-3 2.0t 140K miles. This morning I heard/felt only whirring when turning the key to start. It's as if the starter is happy, but it's not engaging the engine for a crank. Any common problems y'all know abut with these? Thanks is advance! Kids have camps, car repair...
  9. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I have a new starter that did not fit my car and was refunded the money. So whomever wants it is welcome to have it. Just come and get it or pay for shipping and it is yours. NEW STARTER MOTOR FITS 2002-2003 SAAB 9-3 L4 2.0L 51-94-758 SR4122X M0T86781 51-94-758 5194758 REPLACES:BOSCH...
  10. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Broken battery tab in wire harness that goes to the starter I recently bought my son's 2003 9-3 Vector. It has a few issues but the biggest is the copper tab that goes to the starter snapped off when I was removing the starter. The 13mm nut kept spinning so I put a screwdriver behind it to...
  11. 9-5 Workshop
    Hey guys! Nice to meet you all! New to the Saab world so I'm pretty sure you guys can help me out. I have 2003 95 Aero, manual transmission. Car has been driving well, but all of sudden yesters, I went to turn on my car and it wouldn't start. It cranks, but wnot come to a full start. Checked the...
  12. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi Folks, Posting for a fellow Saab owner. They have an 05 9-3 ARC with 110km on it. The engine has had quite a shudder, like it is running on 3 cylinders but their mechanic confirmed plugs and power packs ok. The owner has spent quite a bit on maintenance and repairs and she doesn't have more...
  13. C900 Workshop
    Hey guys, got the '89 back from the mechanic because of an erratic loping idle after they replaced the Headgasket (Boyds in SLC) and well the car won't start until there are multiple whacks from a hammer on the starter. The car was fine before it went into the shop as far as starting. Ignition...
  14. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    My starter decided to go kaput over the weekend after I changed the headlight bulbs out. But when I took out the starter, I noticed a wire that doesn't look in good condition. I have no clue what this wire connects to or what it does, and It doesn't seem possible to find a good wiring diagram. I...
  15. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello to all! I apologize if the problem was already discussed. I tried google search first but couldn't find any related threads. Yesterday morning my saab 04' 9-3 Aero woudn't start. When turning the key, the starter wouldn't even crank. Of course I have first thought it was a dead battery...
  16. 9-5 Workshop
    Can a 9000 starter (2L) be used in a 9-5? The 9000 starter is from a '93 9k CD. I tried to compare them and they seem pretty much identical apart from the body (the actual motor) being slightly bigger/longer. The solenoid is also slightly bigger, but the 3 screws seem to e in exactly the same...
  17. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Last 2 weeks could hear a slight squeak at start up, that would go away once I was driving. I figured it was a belt slip and no biggie. Today car wont start. Lights work, radio ect. Turning it all off and no start. When I turn the ignition i hear two clicks and that's all, no attempt to...
  18. 9000 Workshop
    Recently the starter on my 9000 quit. It had been going for a while. And finally quit. I tried to start it and it cranked but didn't start. I tried again and then as it was cranking it just stopped. NOTHING. I tried to start it again and there wasn't even a click. So I hired someone to install...
  19. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e5NgsWZ4Tw I am not sure of the cause. I've read other posts with some saying it could be the cps But then i've read other posts saying that if it was the cps the starter would not be cranking. I am a little confused and I don't want to end up taking out and...
  20. New Member Introductions
    Hi SaabCentral! About a year back I bought my 2006 9-3 2.0T Auto with 127k. It's a one-owner car that I bought from the head database programmer at my engineering school. He loved it and maintained it perfectly until early last year, when in a matter of months so many things had gone wrong...
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