Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:28:34 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 9000 ignition switch
Pidgeonpost wrote: > "Richard Sutherland-Smith" <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> wrote in message > news:27db1ac14d.Richardnospamard.ss.clear.net.nz... > >>1996 9000 Aero manual. >>I am getting occasional trouble with the ignition not switching on, >>and lighting up the instruments, and therefore not starting, although >>the engines turns over well. >>I assume it is the switch giving trouble. >>Can one get into the switch to clean it up, or does one just replace it? >>-- >> >>Richard Sutherland-Smith >> 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, NZ >> > > the switch on my '96 9000 died without warning leaving me stranded. I guess > some switch cleaner may work for a while, but you may be on borrowed time! > When mine died the symptoms were like when you forget to deactivate the > immobiliser, which fooled me for a minute or two! > > > I had to replace the ignition switch in my GM900 and I am wondering if GM/Saab uses a "univeral" or common ignition switch in many Saabs and GM models. This makes financial sense, lower cost per unit, and sell more units when they fail.