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Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 17:36:57 +0100
From: "absgt" <aidan.trotternopsambox.co.uk>
Subject: Re: 1997 9000 CSE starting problem..


"Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:bgm1fe$o2hf4$1nopsam52899.news.uni-berlin.de... > absgt wrote: > > > I turn the key in the ignition, and the radio comes on (much like > > Anthony/Photogenix's problem at the weekend), the starter motor engages, and > > the car turns over. > > Does it turn over at the normal speed, or slower than normal? It sounds to an untrained ear like it's the same turnover speed. The battery is strong, and the alternator earths are good. > > > > However, none of the other electrics come on, including > > the headlights, the dash lights, the fuel gauge etc. And to boot, there is > > no spark at all and the car will not start. > > How do you know there's no spark? You've got me here! I meant to suggest that the car will turn over again and again, without any slowing (i.e. battery fading), but never even slightly bites and fires. I assumed this was no spark, but I hadn't thought about the implications of having a DI cassette rather than an old-fashioned layout. Sorry for the vague description! > > > > I am obviously suffering in the rare British heat, but if I turn the key > > with my "wrong" hand, it will start quicker - strange but true. So could > > that be the problem? Something with the ignition switch perhaps? I hope not, > > as I think I'd have to take the steering wheel off which is a bit tedious I > > imagine. > > You've really lost and confused me here. But it does sound like > it may well be a problem with your ignition switch. They are not > difficult to remove. Perhaps then DCA Saab Independents (the nearest to me) or Neo Bros on the net might be able to send me an ignition switch and I'll spend a weekend fiddling about! > > -- > Grunff Thanks for your help! absgt

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