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14 July 2021 #1
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saab 9-3 2003 wont start
car wont start no power at all and key stuck in car.
i swapped in a new battery . it sparked when connecting, then nothing worked.
any help please. 2.0t petrol. checked fuses. not overly knowledgeable on electrics.
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15 July 2021 #2
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This is the kind of question I almost hate to ask; but I've seen it done by an experienced mechanic who forgot to check polarity on a new battery and with your new battery did you connect pos to pos and neg to neg?
There is a fuseable link which is basically a weaker part of the main power wire made specifically to melt away to prevent serious damage; So with no power at all and a spark connecting a new battery make sure the pos and neg cables are on the pos and neg terminals and then make sure that the other ends of the cables have good tight connections.
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15 July 2021 #3
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15 July 2021 #4
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Fuseable links are built into cables or connectors, so look under the bonnet for something that looks like this https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/147...125A-12177251/ and check for power.
Just to save some time with postings, if you do find the link is blown you will want to disconnect the alternator and make sure it's not shorted before you replace the link or you will be replacing the link again.Last edited by Digger; 15 July 2021 at 15:33. Reason: obvious cost saving thought
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