traction control failure contact service

2005 SAAB 9-3
90,000 MILES
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DECKY23
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my car will only start when cold, if i do a short run it wont start and throws up traction control failure on the sid i had it connected to a computer and it says theres a fault with the sterring control module and that theres a can bus error anyone now anything on how to fix this?
Feb 3, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't start, check to see if there is fuel and spark to the engine.
Feb 3, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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DECKY23
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sorry when i say the car wont start i mean when i turn the key i get nothing it wont even turn over the engine light wont come on on the dashboard once i get that light up it starts could it possibly a faulty cim
Feb 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight?
Feb 4, 2012 at 12:31 AM
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