What to do if your car wont start in the parking lot?
We called name brand dealerships and told the service writer (who sometimes got us a technician) a car we bought from them is in the parking lot with a mom waiting to pick up her kids from school with the alarm light flashing and the car wont start, this worked pretty well. We have noted down their responses.
How to troubleshoot a malfunctioning reverse parking?
You will find that the best way to do this is to simply take out the sensors and clean them with a soft cloth or rag. There may be dirt and debris trapped on them or they may be oily or dusty.
What to do if your car is not shifting into Park?
A failing shifter can be difficult to put into park, or any other gear. In many cars it is possible to remove the boot covering the shifter to examine the shifting mechanism. If any parts appear to be loose or broken, the vehicle should be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
What makes it hard to put a car in Park?
Carefully examine the shifter channel looking for blockages and remove anything that is causing a problem. Worn Ignition Key Tumbler: While this problem is usually associated with not being able to shift a car out of park, it can also make putting it into park difficult. Ignition key tumblers simply wear out over time and will have to be replaced.
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.
Why does my Saab 9-3 engine not start?
It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your 9-3 to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.
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.