Saab 1885 900 se has whirling noise when trying to

that a ****** problem, the bands need adjusting or replaced. takes a mechanic

COULD BE WORN TURBO BEARING CAUSING TURBO ROTOR TO MAKE TAPPING NOISE GET A STETHESCOPE LISTEN AROUND THEN ENGINE BECAREFUL WATCH DRIVE BELT DONT GET HANDS, CLOTHES HAIR JEWRELY CAUGHT IN MOVING DRIVE.LISTEN AROUND ENGINE.THE STETHESCOPE CAN HELP YOU PIN POINT THE NOISE.YOU CAN BUY STETHESCOPE AT SEARS OR ANY AUTO PARTS STORES.

Try replacing your direct ignition cassette with a known good one.TI'm pretty sure that's the problem.

Change crankshaft position sensor,located on a back side of the engine block next to the gearbox on a front side.

My boyfriend was having the same problem with his 2002 9-3 and in reading the user manual i found the following...when the car wouldn't start this morning he tried it and instead of having to wait 15 minutes for it to start, it started right up. Oh and his screen didn't give an error.

Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer)
When the key is inserted in the ignition, a
signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is
verified, the engine can be started.
Each time the key is removed from the ignition,
the electronic immobilizer is activated.
If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter)
”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” will appear on the
SID.
In this case, you can still start the car if you
turn the ignition key to ON and press one of
the buttons on the key.
Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to
have the system checked.

If the car does not start
If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears
on the SID when the engine refuses to start,
the trouble may be a fault in the transponder
of the key or in the receiver of the ignition
switch. Proceed as follows:
• Turn the key back to the LOCK position.
• Turn the key to the ON position.
• Press one of the buttons on the remote
control (the LED on top of the dash stops
flashing).
• Start the engine.
Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in
the first key.
Call on an authorized Saab dealer for
inspection and correction

Hi, The problem is likely to be the starter soleniod, but check all your connections to battery first

Most likely air flow metre. Had same problem analysed and replaced and runs perfectly. Not cheap!

A SAAB dealer should be able to print one out for you. BTW that engine is practically identical to the V6 used in a caddy Catera, and Saturn Ion. Those diagrams would be the same, so you might want to search that also.

low oil psi need to remove pan and check oil pickup

there is a recall on some of the throttle body butteryfly doors sticking try this -jeff