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Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 01:39:27 GMT
From: "Richard Erde" <rerde2003nopsamlink.net>
Subject: Re: ignition key in 2003 9.3


Steve, Thanks for the info. I am worried that if I leave it like that at a parking garage for three to four hours the battery will be drained. In spite of instructions, a parking attendant might still leave the key in the lock position. They are used to leaving keys in ignitions. "Steve Crowe" <scrowenopsamink.net> wrote in message news:k34mpv8j708e5fm4824d6cctjphj90g0lknopsamcom... > On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 23:22:32 GMT, "Richard Erde" > <rerde2003nopsamlink.net> wrote: > > >I have a 2003 9.3. I have been told that leaving the ignition key in the > >"lock" position will drain the battery. Is this true? > > > > Richard, > > Yes, it will. The data busses stay powered up and draw current. I > left a key in a 03 9-3SS in the shop where I work overnight. The car > was dead the next day. > > Steve Crowe, Master Saab Tech > scrowenopsamink.net > Harpers Ferry, WV

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