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| convertible top | 10/6/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: My top has stopped. I can get the back window flap to come up but I can't get anything to happen ...
A: Check the potentiometer located at the fifth bow,right side. For more info, check saabnet.com ...
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| help | 10/2/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: do you know where can i buy good & cheap OXYGNE SENSOR TESTER (diagnostic tool) for oxygen sensors. ...
A: What do you need is a digital multimeter,for specifications, check www.saabnet.com, go to bulletin ...
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| saab 9000 turbo engine | 10/1/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: I have a question regarding the 9000 turbo engine, car is a 1986, 202,500 miles, runs good, but I ...
A: Unless the car is in A1 condition. do not worth the $4500. to install a rebuilt engine. A good used ...
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| most common obdII codes | 10/1/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: "hi, & how are you? what are the most common obdII codes for any Saab "CHECK ENGINE" usally pops up ...
A: 1- The most common codes are about emission system 2- The most common reason is a vacuum leak 3- The ...
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| Shifter won't engage will engine running. | 9/16/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: I just bought a 1992 Saab 9000 Turbo, 5 spd from a local auction. I haven't had a chance to fully ...
A: Sometimes, when the car is withot running for some time, the clutch disc stuck with the flywheel or ...
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| 85 900S Alternator Belt Question | 9/6/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: We have a Saab with a very noisy squealing belt (mostly when it is cold). The noise ceases when the ...
A: The noise could be from the release bearing.(clutch) If the belts are tight, the noise can be from ...
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| 1996 Saab 900S | 8/10/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: I have just started looking at saabs as a serious consideration to purchase for my next car and I ...
A: It can be a lifter, or mayor problem. Is a good idea to take the car to a Saab shop and ask for a ...
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| 1989 saab900 turbo | 8/3/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: i just bought a 1989 5 speed manual saab turbo and the speedometer is not working and the mileage ...
A: Remove the speaker grille, then you can check at the back of the speedometer. Be sure the cable is ...
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| saab 900 | 7/30/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: two questions first my 900 saab seems to have heavy white smoke at times coming from the exhaust. I ...
A: If you keep the engine running at idle, and in 3 minutes start the smoke , could be the turbo seals. ...
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| engine cranks but does not start | 7/29/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: I own a viggen 2000 and i am experiencing an intermittent problem in that the engine always cranks ...
A: You will need to check the fuel pump power,to do that, need to raise the rear seat, right side and ...
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| Brake wear | 7/19/2006 | Walter Wong |
Q: How will rear brake pads wear? will they wear equally or is it possible to have one pad 50% worn ...
A: Spin the wheel to be sure is not dragging the brakes. Check the surface of the rotor, if is worn ...
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| brakes & turbo 1987 9000 | 11/7/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: Just purchased a 1987 9000 turbo. Trying to find out where to buy "manuals". A bit of a ...
A: Brakes: they are vacuum power assist, and if you have a leaking booster or low vacuum they will be ...
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| Saab glitch | 11/3/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: 1997 9000Cse I have an interrmittent problem at start up. Every once in awhile I turn the key to ...
A: Sounds like you have a poor connection somewhere, or a faulty ignition switch. Check all the ...
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| ACC 1988 9000 turbo | 10/26/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: How do I get the ACC to move off of vent? Hot and cold air only comes out of the vents ,nowhere ...
A: Sounds like the ACC computer is misbehaving. Try pressing VENT and AUTO simultaneously. The ACC ...
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| 1984 Saab 900 Turbo | 10/6/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: The outside rear view mirrors on my sons car are loose and they rattle. Any idea what is wrong and ...
A: I dont have any tech info on 900s, but there's lots in here... ...
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| smoke when starting | 9/26/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: Rick, I own a 2000 Saab 9-3 with 41,000 miles. Whenever I start the car, bluish smoke comes from ...
A: Generally speaking, this problem is usually caused by a leaking valve oil seal. Oil seeps past the ...
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| vacuum controled switch | 9/17/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I am looking for a diagram of the vacuum hoses and wiring for the heater control. I have a '90 Saab ...
A: I have no tech info on 900s, however, there may be some help here: ...
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| Hi Rick: my car is a 1992... | 9/9/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: my car is a 1992 9000 with 72000 miles (carefully maintained and operated). My manual gear box has ...
A: It is possible that your shift linkage has slipped out of adjustment, but in any case, it will need ...
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| your knowledge of the 86 900 S | 8/6/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: i was wondering if you have had any problems related to the clock/interior light wiring circuit, if ...
A: Sorry Dave, I have no 900-specific info. Try the links below, some have excellent tech pages: ...
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| Fan belt replacement on my 1991 Saab 9000 Turbo | 7/22/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I am having real difficult time replacing my fan belt.. I can't figure out how to get the belt ...
A: If your tensioner pulley is the same as mine, you may need to loosen it a lot to get the belt on, or ...
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| saab 9000 radio cuts out | 7/22/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: There is a solenoid switch just below the ignition key on the steering column. This switch starts ...
A: Never heard of this! This may necessitate a trip to the dealer, I have no such animal on my older ...
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| 94 Saab 900T clutch problem | 7/19/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: My car is a 94 Saab 900 turbo convertible (commemorative edition). Here's the problem: When I went ...
A: Sounds like your clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder has failed. Why would you simply not let ...
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| SQUEAKY BRAKES | 6/27/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: MY HUSBAND, A RETIRED JET ENGINE MECHANIC, CHANGED MY BRAKES ON MY SAAB 9000-1997. THE BREAKS WORK ...
A: Oil them! Just kidding, what is most likely causing the squeal is either a slightly different grade ...
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| SAAB 900 TURBO 89 | 6/21/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: WHEN I GO TO STOP THE CAR IDLE DROPS TO WHERE IT ALL MOST STALLS THEN IT PICKS BACK UP. A FEW ...
A: This is a fuel injection system problem. Your automatic idle solenoid is sticking, or you have a ...
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| fan clutch | 6/6/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I think I bought the car from hell. I bought it from a private owner and before I got home the heat ...
A: Put in a used or aftermarket electric cooling fan, you should be able to fix it up for WAY less than ...
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| 1984 Saab 900 | 5/8/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: Recently bought - seems in good repair/condition, however: -oil is leaking from an unknown source, ...
A: Probably not headgasket related, check valve cover gasket, oilpan gasket, front or rear crankseal. ...
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| Saab919000T rear brake | 5/7/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I want to replace the pads and disk in the rear how do I push the slave cilinder in so the new pads ...
A: there is an adjusting screw, which is covered by a plug which needs to be removed. The piston has to ...
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| Where is the fuel pump for 92 Model Sabb 9000 | 4/30/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I have a Jun/92 model SABB 9000. EFI Engine, Non-turbo, Model CD The engine is not starting. ...
A: On my 9000, I remove the panel exposing the spare tire, remove tire, there is another little panel ...
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| steering rack | 4/30/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I have a 90 900 Turbo convertible w/200K miles. I love the car but am deciding on repairs vs new car ...
A: 4-6 oz per year is not much, if you keep an eye on it it should be OK. The potential downside is ...
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| white heavy smoke coming from exhaust | 4/24/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: My 1996 Saab 9000 light turbo began to smoke while I was stopped at red light. It stops when car is ...
A: Sounds reasonable, turbos are not cheap. Make sure you need one before you replace it, normally they ...
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| Saab 900 starter | 4/18/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I need to replace the starter on my '82 900 turbo. My buddy and I couldn't even locate it when we ...
A: Starter is under the engine, you can probably see it from underneath. Access may a problematic, but ...
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| 88 Saab 9000 Heater Blower Motor | 3/28/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: My 88 Saab 9000 with ACC has the heater blower motor stuck on high even though the ACC switches the ...
A: The ACC unit sends a control signal to an electronic fan speed control, mounted in a with the blower ...
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| Front end vibration in 1990 Model 900 | 3/19/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: Am trying to figure out cause for vibration at front end of my 900 Saab. I noticed this starting a ...
A: Yes, this happened to me too. I beleive you have impending drive shaft failure. What happens is that ...
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| 94 Saab 900S Timing chain | 3/14/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I need some info on the likelyhood and side-effects (e.g., damage caused by a breaking chain) of ...
A: I would strongly suggest that you not do the timing chain yourself, I have done mine and it is a ...
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| Timing chain | 2/26/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: Thanks April Thomas
A: Assuming you have the 16 valve engine, your engine has one single timing chain running two overhead ...
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| Engine noise in radio | 2/13/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I have a 1989 Saab SPG. The radio plays fine with the key on. When the engine is started the ...
A: Most radios have an input filter to remove alternator whine and ignition noise from the amplifier ...
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| rough running | 2/12/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: this is the car my wife drives. I do not as a rule do the maintainance on it, i take to a saab ...
A: Sounds to me like the dealer did not do a diagnostic on the computer. Chances are it's a sensor, O2, ...
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| 1987 Saab 900 (non turbo) | 2/8/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I recently purchased a 1987 Saab 900 with a non functioning stereo system. I have been informed that ...
A: Replacing the factory unit with an aftermarket one should be relatively risk-free, all you need is ...
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| 1996 Saab 900 | 1/25/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: Could you please tell me what would make the "tcs off" light stay on on the dashboard and the cruise ...
A: Sorry Vicki, your saab is A) too new and B) a 900. Try the newsgroup in the links below, there may ...
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| I own a 1994 SAAB 9000CSE.... | 1/16/2002 | Rick Mieras |
Q: I own a 1994 SAAB 9000CSE. The car has developed trouble starting. The ignition cassette has been ...
A: Unfortunately, most intermittent snags are very hard to diagnose until they fail completely! Does ...
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