1999 Saab 9-5 4cyl.
Issues started about 12 days ago where the car cranked and cranked after a 25 minute drive. It did eventually turn on after trying.
However, after two more times doing this it entirely gave up (still cranked and cranked, never powered up though). Came out the next morning and it started just fine. This happened for a few days.
The rev counter would shutter and bounce around during the cranking. I replaced the crank position sensor today hoping it was the problem. However, no dice. It still cranks and cranks.
I do hear the fuel pump priming (though my indie mech is going to take a look tomorrow).
Thoughts on what it may be? DI??
Also, maybe related. Sometimes after heavy driving or long trips with the AC on as I slow down (under 25mph) or to a stop it will stall. It turns on right away just fine.
Some other details that may be worth knowing - replaced the engine 6 months ago (new one has 60k on it, included di, turbo, etc). Though since replacing the engine the CEL blinks occasionally. It's always on, always has be since i bought the car 3 years ago. Just after the engine replacement it sometimes blinks. I don't know what codes it's throwing out though.
One last thing that might help -- sometime I get a message saying to tighten fuel cap when idle.
Thank you for your help!
Issues started about 12 days ago where the car cranked and cranked after a 25 minute drive. It did eventually turn on after trying.
However, after two more times doing this it entirely gave up (still cranked and cranked, never powered up though). Came out the next morning and it started just fine. This happened for a few days.
The rev counter would shutter and bounce around during the cranking. I replaced the crank position sensor today hoping it was the problem. However, no dice. It still cranks and cranks.
I do hear the fuel pump priming (though my indie mech is going to take a look tomorrow).
Thoughts on what it may be? DI??
Also, maybe related. Sometimes after heavy driving or long trips with the AC on as I slow down (under 25mph) or to a stop it will stall. It turns on right away just fine.
Some other details that may be worth knowing - replaced the engine 6 months ago (new one has 60k on it, included di, turbo, etc). Though since replacing the engine the CEL blinks occasionally. It's always on, always has be since i bought the car 3 years ago. Just after the engine replacement it sometimes blinks. I don't know what codes it's throwing out though.
One last thing that might help -- sometime I get a message saying to tighten fuel cap when idle.
Thank you for your help!