2000 Saab 9-5: check engine light

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · 70,000 miles · CA

Direct ignition cassette failure...this causes the car to sputter like the engine is going to die and burns the electrical inside of the direct ignition cassette. We had the car hooked up to the machine and tested and got a misfire code (p0325) and once the check engine was cleared it worked again for a few minutes. The car will then stop operating, the engine stays running but when you try to accelerate the car does not move, goes into limp mode. This happened to me on the freeway this morning and thankfully I could coast to the side of the road. Saabservices.com shows that a recall was issued on this make and model but the serial numbers on mine fall out of the range of the serial numbers the recall covers.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Electrical · NH

Blinking check engine light. Happens every time I accelerate hard. The failure was in the direct ignition cassette. Causing misfire and possible damage to the cat. Dealer will not replace.

Filed Jan 25, 2008 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. While approaching a stop light at 10 MPH, the vehicle began vibrating excessively and the engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. Minutes later, the interior lighting dimmed, the vehicle dramatically decelerated, and a burning smell was present. The vehicle lost power, but was restarted 15 minutes later. The vehicle was driven to a local dealer and they stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as stated in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). The contact would have to pay for the repair. The vehicle is currently being repaired. He filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 59,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Electrical · 78,015 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. While driving 5 MPH through ez pass toll lane, the engine light illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the electrical system:ignition:module was repaired; however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v399000. The current and failure mileages were 78,015. Updated 11/02/07.

Filed Oct 3, 2007 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NY

I own a 2000 saab 9-5 v6. Just recently, about a month ago, my check engine light came on in the car. When this happened the car began to hesitate and "buck". I had a car computer hooked up to my car to find out what the problem is. The code came back as a cylinder misfire on cylinder #2. I asked the auto technician what could cause that to happen. He told me to replace the spark plugs and in that did not fix the problem that I would have to replace the coil pack. So I replaced the spark plugs and the problem continued. I went online to research prices of coil packs or ignition cassettes for my car. While doing so I came across the fact that this part has been recalled on many saabs. I then called the dealership to find out what should be done to find out if my vehicle was in fact one of the vehicles with a recalled part. He then looked up my VIN number and told me that my car did not fall under the recall. I do not know how else to investigate if this is in fact true. If I am not under the recall, I do not understand what makes my failing car part different from the other parts that were recalled for my vehicle.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Electrical, Visibility · 62,458 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. On april 20,2006, the vehicle was repaired due to the federal safety agency recall number 05v399000 (electrical system:ignition:module). On july 10, 2007, the engine light began illuminating intermittently. The vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine and displayed a reading of p1312. Saab stated that there was no longer any warranty on the idm. The failure mileage was 62,458 and current mileage was 69,000. The dealer stated broken window. Updated 09/19/07

Filed Aug 8, 2007 · Engine · 92,000 miles · VT · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5. The contact believes that the ignition discharge module was the cause of her vehicle catching fire. The contact stated that before the fire occurred, the check engine light flashed. The contact's husband was driving when he noticed smoke rising from under the hood. He pulled over and exited the vehicle as it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and the vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 92,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Electrical · 196,600 miles · GA

Car lost power on interstate, noticed engine light on. Obdii scanner gave two codes, 1306 and 306, which indicated misfire cylinder 6. I removed the saab direct ignition to visually inspect cylinder 6. I notice engine oil in the vicinity ,and a cracked idm. It mated with cylinder 6 spark plug. Idm replacement resolved misfire.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · OH

The check engine light came on in my car and based on previous experience I immediately drove to the repair center. They checked the codes and discovered 3 errors related to the throttle body. They cleared the codes, drove the car and the light came on again. Since they did not have the part in stock I attempted to drive it home but the engine would barely start and even after starting it ran rough. I refused to drive it since my experience so far has been when a component on this car fails, the car does not degrade gracefully but rather stops abruptly (using in the middle of the road).

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 72,000 miles · NY

Just as others have reported: dash lights came on: ABS, tcs off, warning triangle and brake. Check engine light came on after intermittent problem became permanent. Speedometer and odometer ceased to operate. Researched to discover a common problem with like vehicles (saabnet.com). Service technician confirmed that ABS ecu was inoperative and needed to be replaced. Arroway saab dealer attempted to resolve issue with saab USA to replace $3500 part. I would pay labor. Saab dealer refused to guarantee replacement of ABS computer would fix problem. Currently working with purchasing a used until for $900. Wish I had known about the rebuild option. This is a consistent problem which is 1) expensive and 2) potentially dangerous as it affects key safety features.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2000 9 5 saab. The contact was making a left hand turn and lost power as she was turning. The check engine light started blinking. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated that she pressed down on the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle barely had any power. The vehicle did not lose power steering or brakes. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the mechanic. The contact stated it took the mechanic three attempts before they could duplicate what had happened . The mechanic diagnosed the problem as the ignition discharge module overheating. Therewas a recall for the same problem, and the same year/make and model. Ve however, when the contact called saab she was told the vehicle was not a part of the recall. *ak updated 04/12/07.

Filed May 24, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 93,000 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted off the road without incident. It was restarted and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle would not exceed 35mph and was driven to an independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the ignition module had failed and was replaced. The vehicle was driven only 30 miles more when the check engine light re illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined the catalytic converter had failed. There is a the federal safety agency recall, 05v399000, regarding the electrical system: ignition module. The VIN was not included in the recall.