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My son has a 98 saab 900 that he got used, the car ran great but the radio didn't work. I got the code from the dealer and now the radio works but the car won't start.acts like a low battery in that i

Is there another code that needs to be put in. Could the security system in the radio be the reason that the car won't start? Starter fuse is good. What else can I try to get it started

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Have u try unplugging radio complety see what happends when starting car

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No. You could have a bad connection at the battery post. Often, the cables going to the post of the battery is not properly seated, which could cause a weak connection from your battery to your starter. Take a closer look at the base of the battery posts and your battery cable clamps and see if the cable clamps are seating at the bottom of the post, if not, lightly hit it until the cable clamps are nice a snug.

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2008

SOURCE: saab 900 s

what kind of car do you have?
Is your car with distributor or electrical egnition?
the fuel pump is not the at fualt.
in your son car are only two common problems or electricity does not come. Or fuel does not come good like is supose to come.

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 Saab 900 radio reset code

whenever the battery is removed (or car experiences any loss of power) you must type in security code for  radio (this is the case with BMWs and Volvos as well).  Go to any saab dealership and they can remove the radio and get your radio's 4 digit code, they all have one.  Yes, I have done this before ` they didn't charge me and I was in and out in ten minutes. 

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  • Posted on May 04, 2009

SOURCE: 97 Saab 900 se Turbo won't start.

In order of failure rate you should check:
1) DIC (the red module sitting between the cam banks). This may or may not throw a code (random misfire or a specific cylinder misfire). The easiest way to check this is to simply swap in a known good DIC and see if this fixes the problem. You should also check your plugs at this point and ensure that they are gapped no larger than 1 mm, as overgapped plugs are the primary cause of DIC filures..
2) CPS (crankshaft position sensor) located on the right front lower corner of the engine block. This should throw a code, but may not. I do not have access currently to the electrical specs you should be able to read with a multimeter;
3) Fuel pump and fuel pump relay. To check this, remove the IAT sensor in the throttle body transition casting and spray starter fluid into the throttle body. Replace the sensor finger tight and crank the car. If it starts and runs until the starter fluid is gone, you probably have a pump or relay issue. Raise the rear seat and hammer on the top of the tank next to the fuel pump assembly with a large rubber mallet and then try to start the car. If it starts and runs, your pump is probably failing. Check the relay under the dash regardless to ensure that it is working. You should be able to hear the pump run when you turn the key to the on position, especially with the rear seat up.
Good luck.

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  • Posted on May 15, 2009

SOURCE: anti theft radio code wont accept number. radio wont work

Disconnect the negative terminal on your battery and reconnect after 10 seocnds. That should reset the radio and you can enter the code.

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  • Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: Saab 900 will not turn over, starter motor has been replaced.help

at least your problem is simple if all light turn on when you turn key and car dont start on the saab there is a 99% chance your fuel pump is bad replace that and enjoy your ride.

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