The diagram that was provided does not appear to be from Saab, nor does it appear specific to my vehicle; I do not see anything that refers to year, make, or model. This could be a generic circuit that is provided by your shop's diagnostic tool and/or software/technician assistant service, but it does not necessarily reflect my vehicle's design.
I have attached some diagrams and documentation from Saab's Workshop Information System. These are specific to my year, make, and model car and were written by Saab engineers. Please have your mechanic note the following:
- Starter Motor - Brief Description: The only reference to gear selection being monitored prior to starting is specific to automatic transmissions.
- Starter Motor - Operation: Again, the only reference to gear selection being monitored prior to starting is specific to automatic transmissions.
- Starting System - List of Components: The only component listed in the circuit tied to a transmission is 239, which is specific to automatic transmissions. There are no componets that refer to manual transmission gear selection or clutch pedal position.
- Starting System - Main Components: Again, the only component referring to a transmission is the Gear selector, automatic (239/77).
- Starting System - TWICE, Immobilization: The only other immobilization device equipped on my vehicle is the TWICE, which is a security device that authenticates the electronic key before the car can be started.
I have attached these files for convenience, but please inform your technician(s) that they can access these files at
Starting system – 9-3 2001 | SAAB Workshop Information System Online.
Lastly, there is, in fact, a switch on the clutch pedal to check for engagement/disengagement. It is the switch that sends a signal to the computer to cancel cruise control when the clutch is depressed, and I have confirmed that it works as designed. It is the only function that the switch authorizes/performs.
I will be contacting the VSP Safety Division tomorrow to arrange a review of this inspection.
