Started and shut off in about 10 seconds and wouldn't start again

[Badcracker]

I have a 01 9-5 v6 . I parked at work and when I came out it started and shut off in about 10 seconds and wouldn't start again . Starter was working just no fire . I found a bad fuse and replaced it. It started once again and did the same thing then smoke came from the center console and I hurried to disconnect the battery . When I reconnected the battery I have no power anywhere.

[GeoffR]

It is almost impossible to diagnose this kind of problem remotely. However you will need to gain access to the area where the smoke was emitted and look for damaged wiring. I would suspect chaffed wires in the region of the ignition switch or even the switch itself but without seeing the car I can't be any more definite.

[Badcracker]

That gives me a starting point , thank you.

[Badcracker]

So I took the console out and pulled the electrical part of the switch out and found absolutely nothing burnt or no funny smells . Maybe cps?

[Badcracker]

I reconnected the battery and ofcourse I lost the radio but everything else is working but still intermittent start for 15 revolutions and dies then no restart for a period of time.

[GeoffR]

So I took the console out and pulled the electrical part of the switch out and found absolutely nothing burnt or no funny smells . Maybe cps?

The smoke came from somewhere and it is important to understand where and why, even if there is no lasting damage. If possible check the switch operation with a multi meter. You will need WIS to do this but there is a link on this site http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=33310 or you can use WIS online https://saabwisonline.com/.