@whisky , type this into the Google search engine. Follow the instructions.

carenado s340 p3D how to start engines

This video should help too.

Thanks Ray,

I have been using the manual start in this bird for a few years. I never use hotkeys.

Also Navigraph data does not load. (Common in all Carenado products) The so called fix doesn't work, so not a real IFR machine.

I was a Commercial pilot in years gone by, twin IFR rating. The Saab is one of my favorites because it is almost study level. My other go to is PMDG Boeings and MJC Dash 8.

Thanks for your help

Kevin

@whisky , you didn’t say if those instructions helped. If the engines didn’t start but did previously what has changed on your system? Why not try hot keys just to test that option.

As Dave alluded to if no one else has the problem then it has to be something on your setup.

The Navigraph situation is different to the engines. I don’t believe your mental state is connected to this problem since your posts are quite coherent.

Hello!
I apologize for interrupting, but having carefully followed all of @whisky topics (including previous ones), I am increasingly inclined to conclude that the main problem lies in the operating system. Although I may be mistaken. What I would do in such a situation...

1. I would check Windows for file system integrity, run several tests to make sure my OS is fine.

2. If the OS is fine, install P3D5 and run it in default mode. Verify that the simulator and default aircraft work exactly as intended by the developer.

3. And only after making sure that both software products are fine, I would proceed to installing add‑ons. One at a time, with mandatory testing of each add‑on for proper functionality.

In my opinion, only this way everything can be debugged. There must be a clear sequence, not chaotic attempts to fix something.

At last Sergey, you have suggested the almighty Microsoft OS could be the problem. YAY

I have followed up on every suggestion for a fix, to no avail.

Even as I write this AI is preempting with suggestions. I have been simming since 1st version and I have never encountered issues like I have since installing latest OS. (Copilot just deleted)

I am now installing Prep3d on an old PC to prove a point. Will let you know the result in due coarse.

I now consider further action not wanted

5 hours ago, whisky said:

I now consider further action not wanted

Please explain what that means.

Stupid suggestion from my side: could it be that one of your controllers is forcefully setting your ignition or mixture to OFF, thus preventing the CTRL+E to do its job ?

I mean, if the default planes (not carenado) don't start with CTRL+E, then it can only mean that some hardware is sending some conflicting command (for example the engine switches from the TM Airbus throttle quadrant...).

Do your default planes start when you manipulate their virtual cockpit switches and levers by the mouse without touching any of your hardware joysticks/throttles ?

3 hours ago, Daube said:

Stupid suggestion from my side: could it be that one of your controllers is forcefully setting your ignition or mixture to OFF, thus preventing the CTRL+E to do its job ?

I mean, if the default planes (not carenado) don't start with CTRL+E, then it can only mean that some hardware is sending some conflicting command (for example the engine switches from the TM Airbus throttle quadrant...).

Do your default planes start when you manipulate their virtual cockpit switches and levers by the mouse without touching any of your hardware joysticks/throttles ?

1: I don't use ctrl/e nor default airplanes

2: I am almost certain that Windows OS is the problem. I am going set up P3D on an old computer tomorrow.

5 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Please explain what that means.

On 8/9/2026 at 5:14 PM, Ray Proudfoot said:

@whisky , you didn’t say if those instructions helped. If the engines didn’t start but did previously what has changed on your system? Why not try hot keys just to test that option.

As Dave alluded to if no one else has the problem then it has to be something on your setup.

The Navigraph situation is different to the engines. I don’t believe your mental state is connected to this problem since your posts are quite coherent.

On 8/9/2026 at 5:14 PM, Ray Proudfoot said:

@whisky , you didn’t say if those instructions helped. If the engines didn’t start but did previously what has changed on your system? Why not try hot keys just to test that option.

As Dave alluded to if no one else has the problem then it has to be something on your setup.

The Navigraph situation is different to the engines. I don’t believe your mental state is connected to this problem since your posts are quite coherent.

I don’t believe your mental state is connected to this problem since your posts are quite coherent.

Please explain what qualifications you have to make such a comment. Dementia symptoms in the early stages can swing from light to severe. Right now it is small memory issues but increasing.

1 hour ago, whisky said:

Please explain what qualifications you have to make such a comment. Dementia symptoms in the early stages can swing from light to severe. Right now it is small memory issues but increasing.

I and several others have tried repeatedly to help you. I have no professional experience of dementia but your replies seemed coherent except for the last one - “I now consider further action not wanted”. I’ve no idea what that meant.

Be aware that you won’t be able to install P3D on another computer unless you cancel the license on the original.

23 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

I and several others have tried repeatedly to help you. I have no professional experience of dementia but your replies seemed coherent except for the last one - “I now consider further action not wanted”. I’ve no idea what that meant.

Be aware that you won’t be able to install P3D on another computer unless you cancel the license

Thanks for your response, I too have no idea what (I now consider further action not wanted”. I’ve no idea what that meant. The Doctor has notified SA Transport That I should surrender my driver licence. He thinks that condition makes me unfit to drive. (I wonder what my chance are of passing a CPL medical LOL)

Re P3D on the licence? onto that one.

I give up! Set up the sim on my old PC. Installed MJC DHC400, PMDG 772, and Carenado Saab 340.

All started and performed as they should. Except the Saab 340 Navigraph still not loading.

I am going to trash all Carenado product as they are unusable, Trouble points to Windows OS. The is new PC is incredibly slow as well.

Thanks to all for your suggestions. (Ctrl/e was never going to be the solution though)

I actually have the Carenado SAAB 340, been a while since I flew it and I think I have it in both P3D 4.5 and P3D 5.3.

I'll have a look at it over the coming week and give it a few test flights and see how it goes.

Cheers

On 8/21/2026 at 12:18 PM, Rogen said:

I actually have the Carenado SAAB 340, been a while since I flew it and I think I have it in both P3D 4.5 and P3D 5.3.

I'll have a look at it over the coming week and give it a few test flights and see how it goes.

Cheers

Thanks Rogen, This product is released as being Navigraph compatable. It isn't, instead they released a patch, which doesn't work.

It downloads with 2 versions, Navigraph compatable and non compatable. I don't understand why they would have 2 versions.

The Saab 340 is close to study level and is a dream to fly. Let's know how you go.

Cheers