Saab 900s 1995 Starting Issue?

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Intermittment problem with starting. Battery is new, alternator is newer, fuel pump is newer. 

From time to time, upon putting car into "off" position from "lock" which would normally illuminate all dashboard lights, has the dash lights at about 40% strength and a strange ticking sound coming from near the fusebox on the drivers side - windows won't roll down at this point either. Removed fuse for Dashboard and ticking goes away. Fuse back in, trying to start car - it turns over and strongly - but won't start. After several times taking key in and out, the dash lights will be 100% and car will start. Doesn't trip and codes on the computer. Taken into import specialist as well as dealer - and, of course, they can't replicate the problem. 140,000 miles on car. Any ideas?

EMM · Accepted Answer

Definitely sounds like the ignition switch is bad.  You can try duplicating the problem for a repair shop by trying to start the car and let the key come back to the run position, do not turn the key back to lock.  Then gently and slowly turn the key both clockwise and counter-clockwise while watching the instrument lights.  If the lights go dim, try using the windows, wipers, and ventilation fan.  None of these will work when the dash lights are dim and the ignition switch is at fault..

Anonymous · Answer

undemanding issue with a undemanding answer! attempt the two or each and all of the strategies below. a million - cost the battery 2 - be certain the connections to the starter are sturdy 3 - verify any fuse/relays are sturdy this ought to unravel the issue

nemocamaro · Answer

sounds like an ignition switch problem.

Saab 900s 1995 Starting Issue?

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