Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:50:35 +0100 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: 2002 Saab 9-3 Intermittent non starting
On 17 Sep 2005 20:04:13 -0700, "jose" <josefreenospamo.com> wrote: >At apporx. 35k miles, my car refuses to start on occasion, mostly when >the engine is warm, or after doing a couple short errands. The dealer >has been unable to replicate it and just sold me so 44K (or something >like that) -- a fuel additive for $25. They also suggested giving the >engine anovernight bath, for $150. The car is still under warranty. >Any suggestions? Describe to us exactly what it does when it fails to start. Slow/no cranking, odd cranking sounds, no firing/just occasional firing etc. Cheers, Colin.