Date: 11 Mar 2005 15:17:50 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: '86 900 starter problem/questions
On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 09:03:27 -0500, ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote: > Dave Hinz wrote: > >> I've got an '86 Saab 900, normally aspirated. In the last week, >> 3 times now, the starter has failed to turn over the engine when I >> turn the key. First time, I let it sit for a few minutes and tried >> again, and it fired right up. Second time, I was able to roll-start it >> (I parked on a hill) and it started right up, no hesitation at all. >> So, I don't think it's a battery issue. Third time is this morning and >> it's resting comfortably in front of the garage, waiting for me to come >> home. > > > I would not rule out a battery problem. The easiest way to confirm this > is to try starting the car with a good battery. If it starts with the > good battery , but not with the one in the car - then you have your > answer. Just beware, you may have multiple electrical problem. The good news, is it's still doing it so hopefully it's gone from intermittant to persistant. _Much_ easier to fix a persistant problem. I'll try jumping it first, just to rule that out. Next, I'll check the control wire to the solenoid (terminal #30), the Bentley manual says if I've got more than 8V there when the key is in the start position, the wiring and switch are good. So, from there, it's just a case of which side of the system the problem is on. If anything photographable goes on, I'll take and post pictures with descriptions. Dave Hinz
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