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Workshop for classic Saab models => Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) => Topic started by: jer722 on 15 February 2014, 02:05:14 PM

Title: starting issues
Post by: jer722 on 15 February 2014, 02:05:14 PM
2006 9.3-- starts great, run for about 45-60 miles of travel, turn off long enough to fill fuel tank approx. 6-7 minutes, wont immediately restart, wait 6-7 minutes fires up fine.  Thought it was the battery, installed new one. Same result. there are no indicator lights lit, no other issues.  Any suggestions as to what is going on?
Title: Re: starting issues
Post by: sgould on 15 February 2014, 03:07:05 PM
Welcome! :)

Assuming that this is a petrol engined car?

Hot starting problems are usually down to a failing crankshaft position sensor.  You can try a resistance check.  It should lie between 770 ohms and 950 ohms.  Which is the same as the 9-5, but the sensor is slightly different.

A good reading of resistance is not necessarily a sign of a good CPS, but a reading out of range, or near the limit, would indicate a problem.

Under the engine cover on the end of the engine.
Title: Re: starting issues
Post by: jer722 on 15 February 2014, 04:36:35 PM
Thank you will test/replace today.