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2005 SAAB 9-3 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Wont start, Battery.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.

Asked on February 3, 2012

Traction control failure contact service

My car will only start when cold, if i do a short run it wont start and throws up traction control failure on the sid i had it connected to a computer and it says theres a fault with the sterring control module and that theres a can bus error anyone now anything on how to fix this?
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Replied on February 3, 2012

When it doesn't start, check to see if there is fuel and spark to the engine.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on February 3, 2012

sorry when i say the car wont start i mean when i turn the key i get nothing it wont even turn over the engine light wont come on on the dashboard once i get that light up it starts could it possibly a faulty cim

Tiny Response from decky23
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Replied on February 4, 2012

Have you checked to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight?

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