# 2007 Saab 9-3 - Ignition

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** saab\
**Created:** [June 28, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165 "2019-06-28T06:42:45Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![stephen43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9adbd/32.png) [@stephen43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen43)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165/1 "2019-06-28T06:42:45Z")

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I have a 2007 saab 9-3 i am having ignition systems issues . i Have all ready rebuilt the Ism ignition box i have a new key but its not linked to the ecu , the old key works in the ism it goes as far as on but will not initate the start system help .  
one code is the ecu is not connected other code is anti traction system , is out

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165/2 "2019-06-28T12:06:58Z")

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> [@stephen43](#):
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> one code is the ecu is not connected other code is anti traction system , is out

How about you post the actual codes you are getting (P1234 or B3456) so we can try and help.

If the ECU is not connected it could be a damaged comm wire or the ECU could be bad. That would affect the traction control module as well since it needs the ECU communication to function properly.