Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:03:42 -0600 From: Charles <cstoyernospamrpex.com> Subject: Re: 1995 9000CSE Starting Problem
I can only comiserate. I have a '92 9000 Turbo 5-speed. It almost never starts and continues to run on the first try and it always seems to need a bit of cranking to get it to start. It seems the longer it sits the worse it is, but it usually starts on the second or third try. I have not been able to get any advice which is useful. I had Mile Hi Body Shop (SAAB exclusive in Denver, CO) look at it and they did not even find the leaking fuel return line! 10 is normal for starting a car. Charles csonsininospaml.com wrote: > I'm having a starting problem with my '95 9000CSE. It takes 4 or 5 > tries before it will actually start, mostly after the car has been > sitting awhile - anywhere from a few hours to overnight. > It cranks and sounds like it's about to turn over but it doesn't. > I took it to my local (non-Saab) mechanic who changed the spark plugs, > but that > didn't do the trick. > I don't know if this is pertinent, but the voltage used to be 13 when > starting the car, it > now reads 10. Is that a clue? > I've also read that this problem is not uncommon and, while most > mechanics think it's the > starter, it's actually the ignition. > So, any advice? > Thanks so much. >
