# 2001 saab 9-3 starting problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saab-9-3-starting-problem/30738>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** saab, starting\
**Created:** [May 20, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saab-9-3-starting-problem/30738 "2009-05-20T16:19:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![willyffej](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@willyffej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willyffej)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saab-9-3-starting-problem/30738/1 "2009-05-20T16:19:28Z")

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My wife’s Saab intermittently will not start. This typically happens after a short trip. When turning the key, all battery functions are fine and there is a clicking sound under the hood (but no engine turnover). If the car sits for 10-30 mins it will start again.  
  
  
  
 This problem typically happens in spurts - two to three times a week or even twice in a day - and then she can go months without experiencing it.  
  
  
  
 It’s been suggested that the crankshaft position sensor might be the culprit - but the diagnostic run by the mechanic showed no history in the ‘black box’ of any error. I’ve also read that the neutral position switch could play a role.  
  
  
  
 We need help.  
  
  
  
 willyffej

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**Author:** ![saablover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@saablover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saablover)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saab-9-3-starting-problem/30738/2 "2009-05-25T23:39:45Z")

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Any luck I have same problem with same car?