spyrojohn

Hi everybody,

I would like your advice formy 9-3 saab 2006 model. The engine cranks but it will not start if I leave the engine to cool off. It requires at least 3 efforts while pressing the throttle for the engine to start. If the the engine is hot it starts normally. I will probably go on Saturday to a mechanic but because I have little knowledge about the matter and I do not want to ''be tricked'' I would be grateful if anyone can give me a ''head's up'' for the most probable reason for this problem. Thanks

sjalks

I think your battery's dead

spyrojohn

Thanks for your answer. It might be the battery but the lights and every electric component(cd, speakers, lights) work fine.

spyrojohn

Hi guys,

I went to a mechanic and he changed the glow plugs and tighten some cables near the fuel rail system. He said that should fix the problem. He said he ckecked start-up motor, di cassette, fpr, cds and all scans were ok. Apparently, the problem remained and every time the engine was cold the crank was long till the cart started. I searched some forums and I found similar problems so I took the initiative to change the battery. The one that it had was 650cca and 2y old. I bought a 780cca one and the problem was solved. I advice anyone that has the same issue to check first the battery.