Problem Reports
Saab 9-5
Report: Engine Dies while Driving Or Will Crank but not Start
Saab 9-5 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Engines Affected: 2.3L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 3.0L V6 Turbo, V6
Average Mileage: 118,857 mi (76,000 mi - 180,000 mi)
The direct ignition cassette can fail causing the engine to die while driving, and/or it will crank but start. The engine may also have a rough idle and run roughly. Diagnosis may discover trouble codes for random misfires.
-
Visitor, 2003 Saab 9-5, V6, 80,000 mi
engine dies and wont restart afterdriving apx. 20 min. after setting will restart replaced fuel pump still has problem
Flag ThisLike | 2 people like this2 -
Visitor, 2006 Saab 9-5, 116,000 mi
Codes P1312 and P1334. Replace DI
Flag ThisLike0 -
Visitor, 2001 Saab 9-5, 2.3L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 155,000 mi
The sensor has been on for some time and they told me it was the ignition coil and that eventually it would
leave me stranded. 6 months later its been ok... until a couple of weeks ago. Twice it has shut off while
driving and idling has gotten super rough. Today, it kept cranking and
wouldn't turn over. Eventually it did and it was a rough ride.Flag ThisLike0 -
lunabear, 2000 Saab 9-5, 2.3L 4 Cylinder TurboRookie
car just dies while driving...without any warning!!!
haven't had it diagnosised yet.
Flag ThisLike0 -
Visitor, 2006 Saab 9-5, 76,000 mi
engine warning light came on. code said to replace direct ignition coil. Replaced and ran fine for a few days, now have the same problem again, only worse
Flag ThisLike0 -
orvis 4x4, 1999 Saab 9-5, 3.0L V6 Turbo, 115,000 miEnthusiast
similiar problem, but not sure its the direct ignition cassette. have replaced the crank position sensor with no success. fearing to take it to dealership.
Flag ThisLike0 -
jjw5120, 1999 Saab 9-5, 3.0L V6 Turbo, 180,000 miRookie
having this prolem now
Flag ThisLike0