Saab/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| SAAB 900S-T16 --1989 | 2/3/2012 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: i HAVE NO H.T. SPARK COMING FROM THE COIL.WHEN I CRANK OVER, THE COIL IS ENERGISED (i HAVE VOLTAGE ... A: Terry: To check the Hall Sensor: Connect a high impedance digital voltmeter to pins 24(+) and 20 ... | ||
| Saab Wheels | 1/24/2012 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I recently got into a bit of a crash in my 2000 Saab 9-5 and I cracked and bent my wheel and I need ... A: Alex: Go to <www.partshotlines.com> and enter in the required information to find a recycling ... | ||
| 2007 Saab 9-5 4cyl wrist pin? | 1/5/2012 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I've got a 2007 Saab 9-5 2.4 manual which suddenly presented with a pronounced rod knock after only ... A: Bill: What a pleasure to read your diagnosis and questions. Sometimes SAABS cause 'sobs', but with ... | ||
| Saab engine slowly dies! | 12/30/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I have a Saab 93, 2005 plate. When I start the car it turns over, but doesn't carry on. The engine ... A: Ubaka: From your description, it sounds like it might be a "fuel starvation problem". The most ... | ||
| Cold start on a 9-3 Saab 2001 | 11/7/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I've got a 2001 Saab 9-3 with 127K on it. Cold start in the morning - sometimes a hit (usually ... A: Jimmy: I am sorry, but as my profile states, my hands on experience does NOT include your model ... | ||
| Saab 9-3 2001 model | 10/11/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I've determined that the interior temperature sensor motor continues to run to the point of running ... A: Jimmy: I am sorry, but as an "oldtimer" I have very little knowledge about the motor running you ... | ||
| Instrument panel | 9/5/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I just bought a '92 SAAB U.S. and it has an after market radio in it... but no faceplate. So he (the ... A: Alex: The "special tool" consists of two grabbers one for each side. The original radio had 4 ... | ||
| inspection tim | 8/23/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: question - last year I replaced the 02 sensor near catalytic converter - i am about to take it in ... A: Pat: As noted in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the older SAABS. However, I can ... | ||
| 87 900 turbo 16v crank no start | 8/21/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I recently bout this car, sat for 3 years due to a fuel pump issue. i had to run a jumper wire for ... A: Karlan: The injectors on your SAAB are controlled by signals originating at the crankshaft position ... | ||
| no spark | 8/17/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Saab 1972 900turbo with hall effect dissy recently done head gasket when all back together have not ... A: Jeff: Functional signal flow for the Hall effect ignition system is a follows: The distributor, ... | ||
| no spark | 8/14/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Saab 1972 900turbo with hall effect dissy recently done head gasket when all back together have not ... A: Jeff: Please clarify regarding the exact year of your SAAB. I do not believe Hall Effect ... | ||
| About OCTANE BOOSTER AND DDR | 8/14/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I know it might not be your subject to look at but still its an important matter to know and you ... A: FAROOK: I am sorry but I have no definitive knowledge of the products you mentioned. I can say, ... | ||
| 1988 900 Turbo | 7/20/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Recently, I started needing to push down as hard as possible on the clutch in order to get my Saab ... A: Anne: I am puzzled; on the 1988 model 900 there is NO connection between the clutch and starter, ... | ||
| 1995 900s electrical issues | 7/20/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I have a electrical problem with my 95' 900, at times the windows, wipers and sunroof do not work. ... A: Joe: As stated in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the older (1993 and earlier) ... | ||
| 1988 900 Turbo | 7/12/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Recently, I started needing to push down as hard as possible on the clutch in order to get my Saab ... A: Anne: Can you provide more detail regarding getting the SAAB to "start". For example, do you mean ... | ||
| SAAB 900S Turbo Conv | 7/12/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: 1.I own a 1993 model SAAB 900S Turbo Convertible (right hand drive. I have a fuel pump problem and ... A: Evert: The fuel pump relay is found behind the right side wall (trim panel)of the right [in your ... | ||
| electrical | 7/6/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I have an intermittent (electrical ?) problem where the dash goes out completely and then comes back ... A: Carl: I am sorry, but as stated in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the older [1993 ... | ||
| Saab brake light, gear | 6/30/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: today's afternoon i washed my car and after i parked it for about 3 hours. When i back to my car, i ... A: Carl: I am sorry, but as noted in my profile,my hands on experience is limited to the earlier SAAB ... | ||
| SAAB 95 2005 | 6/21/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Jerry I have a electrical problem with my 95 Aero, at times the windows, turn signal, wipers and ... A: Mario: As stated in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the older 900s only. However, ... | ||
| muti cd changer in trunk | 6/10/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: i bought my SAAB 9-3 used i have a am fm cd plus a cd changer in the trunk but when i try to play ... A: Tamara: Here are some sites that can help you with your problem. Good Luck...Jerry ... | ||
| Saab electrical | 5/31/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Jerry- I wonder if you can help me with this. I have had this 1989 Saab 900 turbo convertible for a ... A: Eric: It clear that there is an electrical leakage path discharging your battery; the question is ... | ||
| code from saab | 5/26/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Can you tell me these codes mean p1260,p1251,p1231,p1334,p1312 from a saab 9.3 turbo conv yr 2000. ... A: As stated in my profile, my hands on experience is ,limited to the older 900s only. Having looked up ... | ||
| 2002 saab radiator | 5/14/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: My dad and I replaced the radiator in my 02 SAAB 9 5 ARC 6 cyl auto tran. The replacement went well ... A: Ladonna: As stated in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the older 900s only. Aside ... | ||
| 96 saab 900 convertable electrics | 5/5/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I have a 96 900 convertable (non turbo) 2.0 Automiatic It has developed an intermittant ... A: Simon: As noted in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the older 900's; The following ... | ||
| 1992 saab 900s no spark | 4/20/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: when testing the spark, i get 3-4 nice sparks from the coil, then nothing.its a 2.1 non turbo ... A: The signal flow for the ignition subsystem is as follows: The crankshaft position sensor senses ... | ||
| 1991 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible | 4/17/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Clutch went to floor. Had the master clutch cylinder replaced. Lasted a little over a week. Now ... A: Sharon: Your question is an important one because I have seen the results of not doing the job ... | ||
| Saab 900 Wiring Diagram | 4/15/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: please could you help me in regards to locating any diagrams containing the engine wiring loom ... A: Barry: I recommend that you subscribe to <www.alldatadiy.com>, an online database of all vehicles' ... | ||
| 96 Saab 900 SE Turbo | 3/30/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Can you put a metal gas tank on a Saab that previously had a plastic fuel tank? I can't find any ... A: Josie: I suppose you "could" put in a metal tank, but why would you want to? The SAAB fuel pump ... | ||
| how to change radiator in 1992 saab 900 | 3/28/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: how to change a radiator in 1992 Saab 900 radiator A: Michael: The job of changing a radiator is actually quite easy, requiring the removal of only a ... | ||
| 1987 saab 900. not starting. | 3/22/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I need to pick your brains please. I bought this lovely red 2 door Saab, not 900i or turbo, a few ... A: Gill As you know, your no-start condition is typically caused by one of several things lack of ... | ||
| misfiring? 1996 saab 900 se Turbo | 2/18/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: 5 days ago my car was stuck in a the snow and from there on my check engine light came on. but the ... A: Stan: Inasmuch as it is noted in my profile that I do not have hands on experience with your ... | ||
| Distributer | 2/6/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: My 88 Saab SPG was running fine until Weds. I went to crank it an nothing. I jumped the fuel pumps ... A: Dianne: I am sorry, but all of my literature simply shows the 3 wires going to the distributor, ... | ||
| SAAB 900s won't start. | 2/2/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I'm hoping you can assist with a problem I've got with my Saab 900S. The car has stopped dead after ... A: Richard: They typical "flow" of functional voltages goes from battery to ignition switch to relays ... | ||
| Intermittent electrical issue | 1/16/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Car: 1994 Saab 900 s Issue: intermittent electrical issue causing no power to wiper blades, ... A: Sean: On the older SAABS (which I expect will likely be applicable to yours), circuit No. <54> ... | ||
| 2001 saab 95 AT, 3.0v6(turbo)se | 1/11/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: Yes lost my ignition key what would be the easiest route. I do work at Lkq so have an extra ignition ... A: Travis: Last time I needed a "lost key " replacement, I went to the local SAAB dealer, gave him ... | ||
| 1997 Saab 900 starting issue | 1/9/2011 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: 97 Saab 900 will start for three days then hard start and may need to be jumped. New alternator new ... A: Brian: The symptoms are clearly those of a non functioning charging system. Its possible that the ... | ||
| dash lights | 12/27/2010 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: All of the dash lights on my 2001 93 come on and stay on, but the car doesn't drive poorly. What ... A: As stated in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the pre-1993 900s. All I can therefore ... | ||
| key wont turn | 12/17/2010 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: I have a 1999 saab 9-3 turbo. when i got off work last night i got in the car and the key would not ... A: Alicia: [As noted in my profile, my hands on experience is limited to the pre 1993 900's, thus the ... | ||
| White smoke | 12/13/2010 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: What is possible problem with white smoke coming from tailpipe at idling and slow city driving? Once ... A: Dwayne: White smoke of the nature described usually signifies that coolant is somehow migrating ... | ||
| saab 89 convertible 16-valve turbo | 12/5/2010 | Jerry Schwell |
| Q: in the past you need to buy a new battery every couple of years. the alarm has been de-activated ... A: Diane: I am sorry, but I do not understand the question. Is it the fact that the car will not ... | ||
Jerry Schwell
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Most anything about SAAB 900's 1990 and earlier only, except for automatic transmission info. Also, I have lotsa vintage parts.
Experience
I have rebuilt many dozens of SAABS, from 1970's to 1990's.
Education/Credentials
BSEE grad work in electronics and underwater acoustics.
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