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I have a SAAB 9-5 Aero - Manual Transmission. On ...


Sent to Car Experts September 04, 2006 9:51 a.m.

I have a SAAB 9-5 Aero - Manual Transmission. On the way home yesterday in heavy rain, I had no choice but to pass through a puddle of water. The car stalled in the middle of the road in the puddle of water. I was pushed home, now since then I have been trying to start the car. it winds and backfires, but won't turn over, what can I do? or what should I do?

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2003 Saab 9-5 2.3L Turbo

Already Tried:
Starting it, but it just winds and back fires when it would seem ready to start
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $15   
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September 04, 2006 10:04 a.m. (13 minutes and 36 seconds later)
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First pull the Spark plugs, Check oil make sure no water in it, would be milky white. Dry out the plugs turn engine over a few times with out spark plugs installed. Be sure that coil is disabled (unplugged) to prevent sparking. Reinstall plugs hook coil back up and try to start.

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