Car won't start - Saab Forums

clifffy · #1 02-05-2009, 11:13 AM

I drove the car to the store and that's where she sits. I came out and the car turns over fine it fired one cylinder and then nothing. Continued attempts failed.No engine light no signs of trouble.
Any thoughts

Roto · #2 02-05-2009, 11:16 AM

Year, model and trim please.

clifffy · #3 02-05-2009, 11:24 AM

1996 900 SE turbo

Roto · #4 02-05-2009, 11:26 AM

when you get in the car and turn the key in the "ON" position (not trying to start it) do you hear a humming noise from the back of your car?

clifffy · #5 02-05-2009, 11:28 AM

I dont know I'm not near the car right now would a fuel pump stop the car fromstarting that quick I was thinking possibly the coil pack

clifffy · #6 02-05-2009, 11:31 AM

It was also rather cold today 6 degrees the car started this morning drove 10 miles no issues

Roto · #7 02-05-2009, 11:31 AM

Yes, a failed fuel pump would do just like that. Happen out of the blue and pretty much no warning. Also if the car starts after it sat for a couple of hours it will most likely be the crank position sensor. It could be the ignition cassette, but I'd check for cold start and fuel first.

clifffy · #8 02-05-2009, 11:33 AM

I'll have to get it towed home and check the pump and fuses

Thanks for the advise

clifffy · #9 02-05-2009, 11:37 AM

Actually I changed the crank position sensor last year

Roto · #10 02-05-2009, 11:38 AM

Hitting the tank with a rubber mallet from the underneath can sometimes get it to start if it's the fuel pump. If it does start - it's 100% the pump.