Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 16:31:02 -0400 From: "Tom Shellenberger" <tdshellnopsam.net> Subject: Re: Problem with '94 Saab 900s - Final Report
Well, the problem turned out to be a faulty ignition switch. $390 to the dealer and now the Saab starts when I turn the key. Thanks for all your suggestions. Tom "Tom Shellenberger" <tdshellnopsam.net> wrote in message news:smmjuge5nd664nopsam.supernews.com... > My wife drives a 1994 Saab 900s with a manual transmission. Over the past > two years, it has developed a problem starting if the engine is warm. For > example, it will start fine on a cold morning and run well for a 5 mile trip > to the store. If my wife attempts to restart the car after 15 minutes in > the store, the starter motor will not operate. It is not a battery problem: > the lights are on and everything seems normal. The engine just will not > attempt to start. > > In recent months, the problem has occured far more frequently. On a recent > trip to the outlet shops, we experienced the problem several times. > Usually, the car will start just fine if left to set for half an hour or so. > It will also start right up if I "jump" start it -- push it along then pop > the clutch in second gear. > > Naturally, this problem never occurs at the dealer and the car always starts > right up if left to cool for several hours. Anyone have any ideas as to > what the problem might be? I confess I am totally without a clue. > > Thanks. > > Tom > >
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
