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24 June 2021 #1
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9-3 SE 2.0T won´t start after overheating
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
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25 June 2021 #2
Geoffrey Storey Saab Enthusiast
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It could be the cps sensor. (Crankshaft position sensor)
Last edited by geoff 9-3; 25 June 2021 at 17:36.
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25 June 2021 #3
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25 June 2021 #4
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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.
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25 June 2021 #5
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13 July 2021 #6
Geoffrey Storey Saab Enthusiast
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Is it fixed? if it is what was the fault?
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14 July 2021 #7
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Fixed
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.
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14 July 2021 #8
Geoffrey Storey Saab Enthusiast
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I’m pleased your car is running again. [emoji106]
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14 July 2021 #9
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Thank you!
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