9.3 start problems

I was just about to ask the very same question! I have a 2001 9-5 Aero that does the same thing.

Donald

1. If you still have the original battery, consider replacing it.

1. If you don't, you may have a loose electrical connection either in the starter solenoid or on the battery post.

A buddy of mine suggested it might have something to do with the security system. It happens when we just run in and out somewhere and probably don't put the car in lockdown mode. He suggested trying to put it into lockdown mode then taking it back out and seeing if it started then. I've got a few short errands I'm gonna run tomorrow so maybe I can try it.

Hmm, wondering if you can explain what lockdown mode means? I'm not familiar with that. Also, re: the other persons comment about the battery. The battery is fairly new (6 mos) and that definitely isn't the problem because I get the electric to go on, just no start. It's soooo frustrating!

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A buddy of mine suggested it might have something to do with the security system. It happens when we just run in and out somewhere and probably don't put the car in lockdown mode. He suggested trying to put it into lockdown mode then taking it back out and seeing if it started then. I've got a few short errands I'm gonna run tomorrow so maybe I can try it.

Lockdown is basically when the alarm is on. You can't open the car from the inside and (I believe) it kills the ignition. My buddy said the computer in the car may be confused and think it needs to be in lockdown mode. This is just a guess.

And a guess that seems to be wrong. Oh well. Do you have both keys to your car? My wife (though she's only driven the saab a little) has never experienced this problem. I'm gonna try her key a while and see if it still does it.

in the car may be confused and think it needs to be in lockdown mode. This is just a guess.

experienced this problem. I'm gonna try her key a while and see if it still does it.

Yes, I have both keys. I probably haven't used the other one though in about a year. I have had my car at the auto shop now for a week. It's gotten to the point where the owner of the shop is driving my car home with him every day to see if he can recreate the problem. I'm praying it failed over this weekend and I'll have good news tomorrow. I'll be sleeping w/ my fingers crossed tonight. UGH! Thanks for your suggestions.

computer in the car may be confused and think it needs to be in lockdown mode. This is just a guess.

experienced this problem. I'm gonna try her key a while and see if it still does it.

And if you find out what it is, please let me know so I can fix mine! =)

It's not the keys. I'm stuck without a way to work and neither key is working.