20 Most Recent 1985 Saab 900 Hatchback Questions & Answers

Have you check the fuse ?

The most likely cause of that problem would be the ignition distributor assembly. Inspect it and replace with new parts if you see any wear or carbon deposits. They are usually pretty inexpensive. Check the engine timing. If that all sounds difficult you could try just loosening the distributor and making minor adjustments in the direction that seems to help.

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The procedure for removal and installation of a starter depends on whether your Saab is a manual or automatic. If you need a more detailed explanation let me know and I will either post it or can email it to you. It seems the Saab engineers couldn't of made it harder for a DIYer. Good luck!
Remove the Black clutch cover on the manual & half cover on the auto
Remove the Red battery cable on the Battery
Remove the Red battery cable on the Starter
Remove the yellow wire from the starter solenoid
Loosen the brace to the bottom of the intake manifold
Remove the bolts or nuts from the starter through the front timing cover

Yes on all engines they are a pain in the neck. removal of the engine is best when replacing these

replace the lock cylinder, or try to put some graphite in the key hole see if it will loosen up. does it look it has been tampered with? if so would recomend replacing they arnt to bad price wise

What happens is ether the key or the tumblers in the lock get warn and don't move as far to release the lock barrel. Try some lock lub like powdered graphite and angling the key in different directions so as to move the tumblers in more.

Make sure the radiator fans are working properly and all hoses look good and there not using the same thermostat.Those cars are not to cheap.But if your having the same problem with every motor you put in it then the fans cant be working.Or two your radiator is plugged right tight.Theres really no other thing that it could be unless the same part is getting put on all of the motor.Look over all parts that were transferred from motor to motor then you should be able to find the problem... I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_a3369546f8067589

change the ignition cylinder key assembly.

sounds like a short try removing the plug to the lock and see if it blows the fuse it may be a short within the locking motor

If the key won't turn it sounds like a problem with the reverse gear locking device. You'll need to remove the gearlever/ignition housing and replace or reset the 3 gears inside. If the ignition barrel is faulty you'll still need to remove the assembly to get it out.

The serpentine belt routing should be labeled on your radiator shroud. Look around the engine compartment like the hood or radiator fram suport and there should be a label with the the belt routing.
Good luck and hope this helps

Look for a fuel reset. Not quite enough info on what is happening but I am going to take a leap of faith and assume it is turning over but not getting gas. Look in your manual for where the fuel reset is. Usually behind a foot panel in the front passenger side.

Your gears or maybe your car system needs to be fix

Appears as if it is located under the center console. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. https://www.6ya.com/eugene_aa01c1a9fa4c2ed9