andrew van wersch (24.207.105.152) - Fri Jul 4 21:51:51 2008

My saab sometimes won't start when hot, no turning over at all, nothing. All instrument lights go on. Then it will be perfect when cold, no warning lights either.

I'd appreciate some guidance as to where to start looking for the problem.

Thanks,

andrew

Reply #1 Leah Griffin (98.216.119.195) - Wed Aug 20 21:41:26 2008

I have the same exact problem with my 93 2001 saab. I can not figure out the problem. I have brought it to 2 mechanics and both have not been able to figure it out. I believe that it may be the starter, or something electrical. Sometimes when i roll the car back or forth it hits a spot and then will start (sometimes that doesn't work). I usually have to wait 20 min or so until i try one more time and then it will start. I need some guidance as well!

Thanks,

Leah G

Reply #2 Ken (216.119.247.50) - Wed Aug 27 11:05:57 2008

i've had the exact same problem as you guys but on a Mercedes, thought it was the starter, but no, it was the neutral safty switch...

problem was it won't start 4 out of 10 times when engine was hot, had to wait 10-20 minutse or shift gear to start on neutral or rock the car abit to get it start. changed the starter and problem still exist. then finally a good mechanic points out it was the neural safty switch.....mounted on the tranny.

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