SOURCE: Replacing ignition switch on Saab 1996 900s 2.3 I 5 speed
You take all the center console and plastic ducts from between the seats. There are 4 10mm bolts holding the shifter mechanism to the floor. Take these off and do your best to flip the whole housing to where you can access the bottom side. The ignition switch is attached under there. As I recall there are 2 T20 screws holding it on.
SOURCE: Ignition Switch Removal
you'll need to remove the console, as the key switch is between the seats. remove the shift boot cover and undo two console hold down screws (Torx 25) in front of the shift lever; there are two more in the aperture remaining when you take out the rear ashtray. Turn on the ignition key so you can put the shifter into neutral, and slide the console up and out between the seats (squeeze fit between the seat belt connectors) It's much easier if you get a sacrificial key cut, then cut the lobes off it!
with the console out, you'll need to remove the gear shift housing, for which there's a special Saab tool - they are 3 point heads. A six point socket with 3 points filed out might work. rotate the gear shift housing 90 deg to one side, to get at it's bottom, where there are two screws holding its cover in place.
With the cover off, you'll find two screws (T25) one on either side of the switch, holding the switch in place. Remove these and you have the switch. Note connections and alignments for re-assembly.
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Saabreur
SOURCE: Unable to locate ignition switch
yeah i have taught a few people to dfrive, its funny to watch them try to fid it. yeah its inbtween the seats and one thing to remember with this car if you stall you have to unturn the key all the way befor starting again.
SOURCE: replaced ignition switch/key/ security module on 1999 saab 9-5 now won't start, will turn over
It surely does. If you got the key,switch, and module fro one car. Go back and get the engine control module. This will work also. But beware. The engine module must fit you engine and transmission. Also beware. Some security modules are one time only program. Meaning, you have to buy a new one and have it programmed.
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