1999 Saab 9-3 repair Question sAAB WONT START

1999 SAAB 9-3
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TENMINDSET
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1999 Saab 9-3 repair Question 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

aLL i DID WAS TAKE THE BATTERY OUT FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS

I PUT IT BACK IN-IT IS CHARGED

AND NOW THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER/START

THERE IS GAS IN IT HELP????
Oct 11, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark related problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Oct 12, 2009 at 3:46 AM
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MNTHNY4
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did it have this issue before ,u may need a crank position sensor ,were there any check eng light 3 weeks ago .
Oct 12, 2009 at 8:10 AM
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