Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2001 12:10:51 GMT From: Nutmegger<Nutmeggernopsameja.com> Subject: Re: Saab Ignition - Can I replace the switch with a generic switch (long)
Shawn says... >I have broken several keys - due to the transmission lock/ignition >cylinder being worn - That has happened to me in my 900, the cylinders were worn right out. I didn't break a key though. >I have burned two starters due to not being able >to get the mechanism cleaned and functioning - the symptom being that >the ignition key doesn't return after the starter starts the car - and >the starter fries. Eww, that sounds awful. > >The real problem lies in the fact that saab hasn't really engineered >this car for someone who actually just wants to drive the car - drink >coffee on the way to work, Cupholders!! I'm so used to not having one now that I wouldn't know what to do with one. and not worry about what happens to fall >into the funnel just above the ignition cylinder. The second real >problem - is that no mechanic with the savvy to fix this problem will >willingly work on a saab. Well, thank god I know one who was willing to fix it. Side job. > >The locking mechanism is all a good idea - but once it's worn out - it >won't prevent the car from being stolen (mine was stolen in November >last year). If you happen to be able to leave the car in 1st and get >the key out (transmission not locked - thanks) - one can easily start >the car by inserting anything into the keyway and turning it - >because the lock isn't locked either. S-h-h-h-h! > >Since there are over 1500 messages on this board of people with saabs >whose ignition doesn't work correctly - one might imagine Saab >engineers busy with this stroke of genious. You've got to think like a Swede. >I am hopeful - this car has given me many miles of useful service >despite being such a pain.. If I didn't love to drive it - it would >have been scrap long ago. HA! I think we've all said that at one time or another. >As for my being happier or better off redoing what Saab did so badly- >I'll take my chances. nothing about that system has left me with the >confidence I need to drive this car across the desert in two weeks - >which I plan to do. > >I am sure it will be intuition, magic and prayers that get me to >Wisconsin... Good luck! > >I'll be packing my tool box. I keep a small one in my trunk. Bring water too. ~J~
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