Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2004 22:15:13 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: Saab engine cuts out
Dave wrote: > > I have a Saab 900 se covertible and the engine keeps cutting out. The > information I have is as follows: > > 1) when I go to start the car, some times the dashboard lights do not > come on. All the electrics work, ie, lights, wippers, radio, heater. > The engine turns over but will not start. After about 20 tries the > ignition lights come on and the engine starts ok. Is this a ignition > module problem or an alarm issue? I don't think it is the DI this time because of the dashboard lights. It sounds more like a broken wire connection. Perhaps the shaking of the engine creates some contact in the wire or plug, so it's probably a wire in that vicinity.