2000 Saab 9-5: won't start

Filed May 1, 2007 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saab 9-5 se. The contact stated that the vehicle often stalled while driving or will not start at all. When driving at various speeds under any condition the vehicle would stall. The vehicle would not restart after it reached the normal operating temperature. The vehicle was taken to the dealer , and found that recall # 05v399000 concerning electrical system:ignition:module may possibly been the cause of the failure. This vehiclewas not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 93,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · CO

Idm cassette failure on a 2000 saab 9-5 se (6-cylinder). The car had reduced power and rough operation, lurching with acceleration, and nearly stalling. I was afraid this pregnant woman was going to be left stranded on the side of a dark, country highway on a cold winter night! The next day, power was reduced even further and eventually, the car stalled and will not start up. It was towed to a mechanic who thought the recall on the part (recall 05v‑399) would replace the defective idm cassette. The car was then towed to an authorized dealer for replacement. This part is not covered in a 2000 9-5 se. The recall only applies to 2000-2002 saab 9-5's which are 4-cylinder and 2001 9-5's with the 6 cylinder. This is the same part as in those recalled vehicles and should be replaced and included in the recall as well.

Filed Apr 13, 2005 · Electrical · 43,438 miles · CT

I used the car only for week end ski trips twice a month or less through the winter. This occasionally required jump starts. The week of the failure the car started okay to move it to the garage so I could take the snow tires off, I then moved it back to its spot. That friday, I drove over 100 miles from ct to brattleboro, vt, where I went to a supermarket, then a restaurant. It ran perfectly, until I finished dinner, and it would not start. It would crank, but there was no combustion. After a few long walks and many phone calls, no one could help with it and there was no place to stay for the night or cars to rent. I took a taxi 20-30 miles to my family ski house in newfane. The next morning, I called several shops and found one that could look at it. (no dealers in the area) the car was towed to them, and I got a ride from my neighbor down the mountain and back into town. The shop determined it was not a simple fix, and could not give it any more time until later in the week. I called some dealers back in ct, and had it towed there. I got my uncle to come bring me and my dog home. Tuesday, I called the dealer it was at, and they told me the direct ignition cassette failed, and would need to be replaced along with the spark plugs. The repair cost $619.01, and fixed the problem.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NY

My car periodically will not start. The lights come on; there appears to be power; but when I turn the ignition, all I hear is a click. The car will start on a bump start (manual trans) and will take a jump. I have had the car to the dealer several times but they cannot find the problem. Happens mainly on cold starts.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · CA

On several occasions (5), I was unable to start my car. I would turn the key in the ignition and there would be no response, not even a crank. It would eventually start after many attempts. I would mention this to the service advisor each time I brought my car in and for the first three (3) times they were unable to replicate this problem. The 4th time they finally replaced the ignition switch. Thought this would fix the problem...after two weeks, my car did not start again. My 5th time to the dealer, they said it was a faulty safety switch.