Saab 2003 9-3 linear convertible 2.0 turbo doesn't start

Asked by Ghenchou Jul 12, 2018 at 03:14 PM about the 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi saab lovers :)
My friend's saab 2003 9-3 linear convertible 2.0 turbo doesnt start, put a new
battery lights on and when turn on the key all i hear is a short small switch
(knock) (i can also keep the key on and it will repeat) and nothing happens.
does anybody have an ideea what that might be or how to fix it ?
there is no info on dash or any code of a mistake

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GuruVSGGF answered 5 years ago

I had the same problem with my 2008 saab 9-3 conv .replaced the starter relay in fuse box under hood next to battery. auto zone 70 amp generic relay less than 20 bucks. solved my problem.

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GuruNT9VC answered 4 years ago

I have a 2001 9-3 that would not star for nothing! It ended up being the control module. This part is very sensitive and a simple electric jot can damage it and affect other modules causing it not to start. Had to replace four for the vehicle to start. Usually, you turn the key,nothing happens and on mine the convertible top would not work,but the windows worked.

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