Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 02:46:03 GMT From: "MVH" <mvhnopsamytogroup.com> Subject: Re: Saab engine cuts out
EXACTLY the same thing happened to my 9000. Turned out to be a faulty ignition switch......easy (but pricey!) fix Pete "Dave" <dcpotterynopsamcom> wrote in message news:ef0b9a3f.0402091350.7376b16cnopsaming.google.com... > 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