Won't start, all electrical is good, has a new battery

Asked by ldgilman Oct 02, 2021 at 11:19 AM about the 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

One really weird problem, the car won't start, all electrical is good and a new
battery. it can sit for a week or 20 minutes. It starts every time with a jump
and the car is good for who knows how long. I had it towed to Firestone, got
it off the tow truck, started right up. Got it home and it has started up
ALMOST every time since then. I thought moving the car was the answer.
Wouldn't start, let it roll backwards a couple of feet, it started. Yesterday I
went to FedEx, would not start. let it roll back a few feet, would not start, let it
roll back 20 feet, would not start. Headlights and all other electrical worked.
Put a jumper box on SAAB instantly fired up and had been starting every
time.

2 Answers

ldgilman answered 2 years ago

Sorry to say it was not the starter. A SAAB specialist had problems reading the codes. The problems seem to be centered around the Engine Module and or the Center Column Module. Replacing them is going to be a problem as there are not many 2006 Aero Convertible's. I am very afraid of what the bill is going to be.

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