Date: Sat, 01 Jan 2005 22:32:39 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 1996 900s will not start
"AndrewK" <kmitanospammus.com.au> wrote in message news:41d72060_1nospam.iprimus.com.au... > Dear All > My 1996 900s 2.0l for some reaseon decided not to start. > > Here are the details: > I didn't use the car for a week; > Then I've starter the car first time arround; > Drove it out of the garage to give it a wash (external - not the engine); > Then when I tried to start it again it wouldn't; > The engine is turning as normal i.e. the battery seems to be fine; > I've checked the electricals i.e. distributor connections, cables, ignition > coil, all seem to be ok; > Thinking the engine could be flooded I left the car on the driveway over > night, but it still doesn't start. > > How do I check if the engine is getting fuel? > > Is this a common occurance with a Saab? > > Your help would be appreciated. > Are you getting a spark? Can you hear the injectors ticking when you crank? It's possible your fuel pump or relay has failed, should be able to disconnect the fuel return line from the fuel rail and have someone crank for a moment, if the pump is working fuel should come out, good idea to use a jar to catch it.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
