Ignition Module problems of the 2000 SAAB 95 - part 2

I used the car only for week end ski trips twice a month or less through the winter. This occasionally required jump starts. The week of the failure the car started okay to move it to the garage so I could take the snow tires off, I then moved it back to its spot. That Friday, I drove over 100 miles from CT to brattleboro, vt, where I went to a supermarket, then a restaurant. It ran perfectly, until I finished dinner, and it would not start. It would crank, but there was no combustion. After a few long walks and many phone calls, no one could help with it and there was no place to stay for the night or cars to rent. I took a taxi 20-30 miles to my family ski house in newfane. The next morning, I called several shops and found one that could look at it. (no dealers in the area) the car was towed to them, and I got a ride from my neighbor down the mountain and back into town. The shop determined it was not a simple fix, and could not give it any more time until later in the week. I called some dealers back in CT, and had it towed there. I got my uncle to come bring me and my dog home. Tuesday, I called the dealer it was at, and they told me the direct ignition cassette failed, and would need to be replaced along with the spark plugs. The repair cost $619. 01, and fixed the problem.

: the contact stated one year ago the check engine light illuminated. The dealership determined the ignition discharge module needed to be replaced. The part was replaced and later the contact discovered there was a NHTSA recall, # 05v399000, regarding the electrical system: ignition: module. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. No restart. Internal failure of cat. Converter, replaced cat. Converter. The problem was the r & r ignition module. After the ignition repair, the consumer felt a loss of power. The consumer was informed that the catalytic converter was clogged.

Consumer would like reimbursement for recall repairs done on a 2000 SAAB 9-5. While driving the vehicle stalled in traffic. In sept 2004 the vehicle's ignition discharge module (idm) was replaced at a charge of over $500. In April 2006 the consumer received a recall notice from SAAB for the idm. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who explained that the idm had already been replaced. The records did not indicate where the work had been done. The consumer would like to request reimbursement but cannot find the invoice.

Direct ignition cassette (dic) failure 2000 SAAB 9-5 aero the dic on my 2000 SAAB 9-5 aero failed at 65mph causing engine failure and subsequent loss of vehicle control. No restart. . Read more...

My car engine stopped, twice in the middle of a busy road almost causing an accident once, and a third time coming down the side of a mountain leaving me with no ability to steer. The third time I had it towed to a repair place other than the SAAB dealer. The repair shop diagnosed it as a faulty ignition cassette. I had it repaired by the shop at a considerable expense I was told by the dealer that there would be a SAAB recall for my year car. I called SAAB customer service and was told that the recall would be in March 2006, but that I should submit my expenses for reimbursement review which I did in January 2006. Today I was advised that my car was not part of the recall and I was denied reimbursement. See NHTSA campaign #05v399000 for summary.

2000 SAAB 9-5 sedan suddenly stalled out at 60 mph as 2 tracker trailers nearly collided into my vehicle. No shoulders on this highway leaving my family in a horribly dangerous place. Vermont state police responded to provide protection. The cassette which houses the ignition failed. Both the dealer and other owners have expressed that this occurs al the time with Saabs and there is no way to prevent these cars from stalling at any time!.

On 8/11/03 I was driving on us route 9 in hudson new york when my engine stopped running. Pulled to side of road. Had to be towed to SAAB dealer 40 miles away. Replace ignition cassette. Was advised due to my attempt to re-start the car, raw gas got into catalytic converter. Tyhat had to be replaced several weeks later. I am writing this so late as I was unaware this may not be an isolated instance.

While traveling on the highway at a constant 50 mph, the engine stopped running. There was no indication on an impending failure. One moment the engine was running normally and then suddenly it stopped completely. Fortunately, I managed to get the car safely to the side of the road. The engine would not restart. The car was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failed direct ignition cassette. Consider myself very lucky that I was able to get to the side of the road in spite of the heavy traffic.

2000 9. 5 ignition discharge cassette had failed and was forced to be replaced. 04/12/07 add to customer wants more info in the letter* the consumer stated he had to pay for the replacement at his expense even though there was a recall. The manufacturer refused to pay for the replacement. Updated 05/08/07. The consumer states the dealer will not replace the recall item because he is only entitled to one free recall repair , but the consumer just wants to reimbursed for the defective item he has repaired. Update 05/08/tr.