Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 14:28:02 +0100 From: "vox" <chris.booth5nospamternet.com> Subject: Google Groups
Hi; I just wanted to relay the events of the past few days regarding my pride & joy - 2001 9-5 2.3t estate. Had it for just over a year and it's behaved impeccably, a real joy to drive. However, on attempting to start the car on Saturday, it sounded like the battery was almost flat, which was weird, as I couldn't pin down why. Got a car-lighter charger from Halfords to charge up from my wife's Focus, but according to the LED indicator, my battery was reading fine just as it was. I then though it must be something more serious. Decided to do some Googling, and came across some alt.autos.saab archives from as far back as 2001. Some of the similar problems owners had experienced had me literally panic-stricken, and I could see myself shelling out a lot of money. But I highlighted some simple advice from a guy called Brian, who suggested to someone with a similar sounding problem as mine (dying battery on starting, followed by a rapid clicking noise, I guess the starter motor? - then all functions, including central locking dead). He suggested tightening the battery terminals. As they were already tight, I managed to tighten them only a fraction, so I didn't hold out much hope, but amazingly, the car sprang back to life - I despondently tried operating the remote key fob, and was delighted when it worked! The car started (not with it's usual vigour, but hey! it started!) and I was chuffed to bits. Isn't the internet wonderful?!! Thanks to Brian, and all the advice out there offered by groups such as alt.autos.saab. Chris.
