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Re: 1997 Saab 9000 Aero - died while driving, won't sta Posted by Ari [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: 1997 Saab 9000 Aero - died while driving, won't start, YL, Sun, 3 May 2009 21:56:10 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
When the engine died, did the dash idiot lights come on? If you get into the car and turn the key to ON, do you get the normal dash idiot lights? (ABS, Brake Fluid, Battery, CE, EDU display..)?
If you don't get lights, you probably have a bad ignition switch. The switch contact that provides the ON power to the dash lights also powers up the Trionic computer, DI cassette, and fuel injectors. Bad ignition switches seem to be very common on the newer 9000. Go figure. You don't need to replace the key assembly; the switch itself is an electrical bit that bolts to the back of the key tumbler. About $65 from eEuroparts, and abut 10 minutes to replace.
If the lights do come on, then I suggest you use this No Start test:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/9000/index.html?bID=215551
It seems long, but give it a try.
Good luck!
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