2002 SAAB 9-3 repair Question car wont start

CHIP WORKMAN

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2002 SAAB 9-3
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
92,237 MILES

Drove car home ran fine next day would not start, replaced computer, crankcase sensor, direct ignition part, new plugs, several vacuum lines, brakes were going soft prior to not starting am at an impasse please make suggestions

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 AT 6:38 AM

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MNTHNY4

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Need to know if u hear engine turning over or not, next did u do a fuel pressure test, next is there any message on the sid display like [key not accepted ], post back with info.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 AT 9:40 AM

CHIP WORKMAN

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Engine turns over, gas sprays out of that little nozzle when depressed so fuel gets there, screen on computer display is garbled doesnt show coherently, hasnt worked in a while, when gas is poured into carb, it will turn over but will not stay running, are ther any fuses I should check that mabey I dont know about? Thanx

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Sunday, November 15th, 2009 AT 7:20 AM

MNTHNY4

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Replace your crankshaft position sensor, if u already did, then the computer that u replaced was it programmed to the car, and did the driver side flooring got wet, if so there is a computer under the driver seat mounted under the floor carpeting that is the main unit for starting the car, this unit if replaced will come with a new key transponder [chip] and will need programming to work.

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Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 7:30 AM