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Saab 9-3 Auto2003 year model. I was unable to turn the ignition electronic key to release the steering/gearbox lock on my saab . Had to take the car on a truck to the saab agency.
I have now been told that the CIM unit is faulty and the steering lock has to be physically broken , and a new ***embly fitted. The computer at the agency has been used to ***ess the problem.. The car has done only 50000 KM. Is there anyway the steering ***embly can be unlocked ?? The car was going perfectly just prior to the Ignition lock failure.
Many thanks for any suggestions.
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Can you get an independent mechanic to take a look? I personally have never dealt with that particular system, but if it's anything like it is on other cars I see no reason for the replacement.
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1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Thanks for your reply.. It is with the Saab agency. only dealer/service agent in the area. Iam in Australia.
The vehicle has done only 50000 km. Shall let you know. I phoned Saab mechanics in New York, and was told that the steering lock may need to be broken in order to replace it. This is a weird thing to do. I am writing to Sweden too. cheers.
Hi Roto. Many thanks for your interest. I finally got my car back after 7 weeks and loss of 2500A$.
The CIM module electronic Box like thing had to be replaced, and the new steering lock ***embly had to be installed. THe steering ***embly had to be wrecked in order to get at the pin , that locks both the steering and the gearbox.
I saw another post regarding the same problem. I now go to my garage in the morning , and start the car, just to be sure that it will start later on.
I am trying to get this as a warranty repair as this is a manufacturing defect.
call a locksmith he can do it,ignition switch needs to be removed and checked.
on my truck the same happened but there is a button on the ignition that says push push the button and jiggle the key it should come out.
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Jammed Steering lock/ignition key failure
