I've recently been having a problem with my car. They key turns fine. It'll turn to on and it'll turn to start but the car doesn't crank. Sometimes I have to press the key, after turning it to the start position, further into the ignition in order for it to turn on. However this doesn't always work. Lately it's been taking longer to start up. I don't know if this has anything to do with it but sometimes when my car is in motion or even just stopped somewhere the rpms will fall and rise inversely along with the turbo gauge. The car shudders with every movement of the rpms and turbo gauge. I really don't want to have to take her to the dealership since they charge an arm and a leg so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I had the same problem TODAY and holding down the 'lock button' for 1 minute with the key in the ignition switch turned to the far right worked (don't turn it to the point that you would be cranking it - just to where the SID lights are fully on). Found the solution here, read this thread: http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119144
What you are saying is the key switch is worn out, and there is a separate problem with the engine performance.
Either an import shop or the dealer are your options here.
SOURCE: I have a 1997 JGC
Did you ever get this problem fixed mine is doing the exact same thing? If you did any help would be greatly appreciated.
SOURCE: 2006 s60 intermittant start problem...key will not turn!
no that is not normal whoever cut the key for the car did not do a very good job if i were you i would get one remade because in the long run you are going to end up messing up the ignition switch and they are not cheap
SOURCE: THE IGNITION KEY WON"T COME OUT> I"VE TRIED
Under the steering column there is a small plastic piece that can be removed from the lower cover. Remove that piece. the hole will be big enough to put your finger in. If you look you will see the park lock cable where it attaches to the ignition lock cylinder housing. Push/pull lightly on that. It will move in one direction. As soon as you feel it move turn the key to the off position.
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SOURCE: 1998 Saturn SC2. For
There are many problems that could cause this issue. Your electrical system might have a drain somewhere -- maybe your alarm is malfunctioning (if you have one), or maybe a wire in the engine has somehow become damaged, grounding the system and discharging your batter at a slow rate. If your battery has been completely discharged before (completely dead) it might not be holding a charge like it should. Your alternator might not be charging the batter like it should while you drive, causing your battery to drain constantly and never recharge automatically like it's supposed to. It could be something more complex in your car's computer or electrical system.
The easiest way to check this is to go to a mechanic with an electrical system checker. Sears Auto Canter has all of the equipment, and charges a reasonable rate for checking your electrical system. Their equipment checks, no only the battery, but the whole electrical system for power drains, and the effectiveness of your alternator. If there is a power drain, Sears Auto can find it -- and they can help replace what is broken. They can also check the health of your battery itself (if it is not holding a charge, you can get a new one there). If it is not that, at least you have eliminated one possible cause.
If the car will start when jumped, it is most likely an issue with which Sears can help. If the car is still not working when attached to another car's battery or a jumper battery, then the problem is a bit more serious. In this case, a professional mechanic can inspect the car and find the issue, or at least give you a cost estimate, so you know if it is worth fixing.
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