Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:53:23 -0400 From: Malt_Hound <Malt_Houndnospamm*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: 2001 9-3 starter problems
Scrowe wrote: > On 6 Aug 2005 11:42:35 -0700, "seattlejay" <jgreene206nospamail.com> > wrote: > > >>Automatic. > > > I am a Saab dealer tech. We had a customer with the same problem. We > tried everthing. Finally did a trans range switch and that seemed to > fix the problem. One of the techs at our other location had seen this > before. I also had the same problem with a 2000 9-5 Aero. Again, after > several attempts, I did a range switch and the problem has not > returned. > > The trans range switch is locate on the trans on the shift shaft. It > is a PIA to replace and expensive as well at about $400.00 US. > > Good luck, > Steve Good call. The range switch tells the ECU to lock-out the starter if not in P or N. Might try goofing the signal to the CPU box before digging in and replacing the switch. -Fred W