SAAB 900 owners have reported 3 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine shut off while car was running three times. First two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. Engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. SAAB dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running. In first instance, dealer replaced ignition switch. In second instance, dealer replaced gear position switch. In third instance, dealer replaced chafed wiring harness to passenger seat. We are not convinced that SAAB has fixed this major safety problem, and are even more worried that a chafed wire for the heated seat can cause an immediate engine shutdown on any SAAB 9-3.
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After a 30 minutes of driving vehicle was parked in a parking lot. Smoke was noticed coming from underneath the hood area before a fire started. Fire department was on site to put out fire. SAAB has been contacted. Vehicle traveling, check the engine light appeared and stayed on the cause was determined to be a sensor. The vehicle slips while in gear and before going into gear due to loss of fluid by lthe leaking transmission.
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Vehicle idling in parked position, occupants smelled funny odor, smell got wqrse, subsequently fire started coming from underhood, vehicle available for inspection.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |