Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:12:53 +0100 From: "Pidgeonpost" <timhnopsamhries45.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Starting problems - 1996 9000 CS
"dfra" <dfranopsamulink.com> wrote in message news:v9bbuqjrp7k70fnopsam.supernews.com... > I have a 1996 Saab 9000 CS lpt automatic. I have been unable to start it > for the last couple of days. > It will turn over and fire for a second and then stop. At the same time > that this "starting" problem showed up it also became impossible to take > the gearshift out of park. According to the owners manual "If the battery > becomes discharged, it may not be possible to move the selector lever out of > the park position, even if the ignition os ON" I installed a new battery > and have the same problems. (In the past, this car has always started > perfectly) > > Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. > > Kirk R. > > Kirk...I parked up my '96 9000 2.3LPT manual and although I didn't leave the car it failed to start. Turned out to be a failed ignition switch in my case. The car displayed all the symptoms you get if you fail to reset the immobilser - i.e. it fires, but dies straight away. Let us know what it is when you get to the bottom of it, Tim H.