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Re: 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message
Posted by Adriano Soares [Email] (more from Adriano Soares) on Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:25:49
In Reply to: 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message, GoldenSaab [Profile/Gallery]
, Mon, 3 Jul 2023 14:03:42
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I have had this message flash intermittently every time I've driven my car for the last 3 years. Only once have I had the no-start issue you're describing, but it did happen.
To solve it that one time, I simply unplugged the battery and let the car sit for 5 minutes. Then gave the steering wheel a heavy shake; afterwards it started with no problems. Many on Saabnet forums have suggested the battery as a root cause of the issue, and I can corroborate I've had many strange electrical issues that magically disappeared with a new battery (lights, radio not working, seat heaters broken etc).
If your battery is extremely old, it would be worth getting it tested at the parts store first.
I also found this poster on Saabnet who claims the source of his issue was the ignition switch - seems like it could be related to the second issue you were describing?
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Best of luck, I'm going to live with it for now until I can't anymore myself.
- Adriano
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Posts in this Thread:
- 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message, GoldenSaab , Mon, 3 Jul 2023 14:03:42
- Re: 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message, Dana , Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:11:59
- Re: 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message, Dana , Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:03:11
- Re: 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message, Adriano Soares, Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:25:49 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 2011 9-3X "steering lock malfunction, contact service" message, Bernie , Tue, 4 Jul 2023 06:51:03
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