9-3 SE 2.0T won´t start after overheating

[stephanos]

Hello Saabworld Forum, nice to be here. I have a question and have not been able to find any existing info on the forum.


I have a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0T. The coolant was full. When I parked the car after about 25 minutes of driving and switched it off, water vapour came out of the engine compartment. To be more precise, it came out of a small hole in a hose that goes from the coolant tank to the engine. It took a few minutes for the liquid and steam to stop coming out. I left the car overnight and then wanted to start it (of course, the radiator fluid was completely refilled). The car no longer starts. It makes a normal starting noise but does not start. Is there a lock that can be removed after overheating? I once heard that Saab has one. Is this true? I just want to be sure before I take it to a garage and have it disassembled. Here in Cyprus I don't know anyone who knows Saab very well.


Thanks for your help in advance!
Stephanos

[geoff 9-3]

It could be the cps sensor. (Crankshaft position sensor)

[stephanos]

It could be the cps sensor. (Crank position sensor)


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Thank you very much for your reply! I´ll check it! Thank you.

[Digger]

Disconnecting the Neg battery cable for a few minutes can solve a lot of odd problems and costs nothing to try.

If the engine is turning over and the tach doesn't even look like it wants to wiggle, you probably need a new sensor.

[stephanos]

Disconnecting the Neg battery cable for a few minutes can solve a lot of odd problems and costs nothing to try.

If the engine is turning over and the tach doesn't even look like it wants to wiggle, you probably need a new sensor.

Thank you very much! The Machanian picked up the car today. He will check everything. I'll report back on what the problem was. Thank you!

[geoff 9-3]

Is it fixed? if it is what was the fault?

[stephanos]

Is it fixed? if it is what was the fault?

Hello, thanks for asking. The car was in the shop. They found out it was the Direct Ignition Cassette. https://www.saabusaparts.com/Saab-Di...p/55561132.htm
This one was burnt out. We got a replacement part. 180 euros including labor. The car runs perfectly again.

[geoff 9-3]

I’m pleased your car is running again. [emoji106]


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[stephanos]

Thank you!