engine wont turn over

sdbstern · 2005-12-16T00:23:16+00:00

After not using my 1998 Saab 9000 CSE for a few days of 15 Farenheitdegree weather, I started the car up. It was a bit slow in turningover, but started fine. I let it warm up for about a minute and when iwanted to drive it, many electrical things were not working, like thewindshield wipers, powere windows, blinkers. Also, the ABS light wason on the dashboard while I was driving. Now, after shutting off thecar, the engine will not even turn over. When I turn the key to theelectical on setting, all the appliances work. What could be theproblem that the engine won't even attempt to turn over?Thanks.

Dec 16, 2005 22 Replies

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Craig's Saab C900 Site 20 years ago

Limited only by the internal resistance of the battery itself! Ouch!

Craig.

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James Sweet 20 years ago

Because the negative one is connected to the frame, if the wrench touches the frame while removing that one, no harm done. However if the wrench hits the frame while disconnecting the positive and the negative is still connected to the frame, sparks.

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