Why is my Saab 9-3 steering lock malfunctioning?
I have a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero petrol Automatic car. It has been a joy to own and ride, but recently it started to show warning messages: “Steering lock Malfunction. Please come to a safe stop and call service” (or something like that) On other occasions, the key would refuse to turn.
Where is the CIM located on a Saab 9-3?
The CIM (Column Integration Module) is located inside the steering wheel. It is the security centre and controls the central locking, ignition, immobilisation, steering lock etc. Both of these could be the culprit.
Where is the ignition switch located on a Saab 9-3?
The ISM (Ignition Switch Module) is where the key is inserted. The CIM (Column Integration Module) is located inside the steering wheel. It is the security centre and controls the central locking, ignition, immobilisation, steering lock etc.
What to do if your steering lock malfunctions?
**UPDATE** MAKE SURE your driver door is open when unhooking the battery or you’re gonna be in for a long wait. Unhook the battery for about 3 seconds and hook it back up. Put the key in the ignition and take it out for your cockpit lights to turn on and then insert key once again to start the car.
What to do if your Saab key won’t turn?
If you are in a place where it’s been very cold you can try warming the area up with a hair dryer. I Googled this “forum Saab 9-3 ignition switch”, without the quotes, and got lots and lots of hits, so it looks like the problem is frequent.
Can you change the gear on a 2002 Saab 9-3?
We have a 2002 Saab 9-3 automatic car. We inserted the key in the ignition and it wouldn’t turn. It’s not possible to change the gear even. Three days back when we drove it, it worked fine. Don’t know what has happened since.
If you are in a place where it’s been very cold you can try warming the area up with a hair dryer. I Googled this “forum Saab 9-3 ignition switch”, without the quotes, and got lots and lots of hits, so it looks like the problem is frequent.
We have a 2002 Saab 9-3 automatic car. We inserted the key in the ignition and it wouldn’t turn. It’s not possible to change the gear even. Three days back when we drove it, it worked fine. Don’t know what has happened since.
Why does the key not turn in the ignition?
Tried turning the steering back and forth with the key in the ignition, but the key simply won’t turn. It’s not even possible to move the gear from “Parking” to Neutral. The gear too simply won’t move. Normally you can’t move the shifter from park until the key is turned, so there’s nothing strange about that.
I have a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero petrol Automatic car. It has been a joy to own and ride, but recently it started to show warning messages: “Steering lock Malfunction. Please come to a safe stop and call service” (or something like that) On other occasions, the key would refuse to turn.
The ISM (Ignition Switch Module) is where the key is inserted. The CIM (Column Integration Module) is located inside the steering wheel. It is the security centre and controls the central locking, ignition, immobilisation, steering lock etc.
The CIM (Column Integration Module) is located inside the steering wheel. It is the security centre and controls the central locking, ignition, immobilisation, steering lock etc. Both of these could be the culprit.
How much does it cost to fix steering lock on Saab?
The steering lock had been trying, unsuccessfully, to lock and killed a circuit that contols it as well as the battery which had to be replaced. The car had to be rescued to the nearest garage and it cost about 500 Euros to get it fixed.