Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 15:09:54 GMT From: barbagallojnopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: Cold weather heating problem - '93 900
I have the identical problem with my '92 Saab 900s. Have you been able to identify the problem yet? Thanks in advance. Jim In article <01be4184$7ebda980$bb97eac2nopsamelmi>, "Samuel Mikkola" <sampponopsami.fi> wrote: > > > Tim Pinos <tpinosnopsam.com> kirjoitti artikkelissa > <36A11B2D.EE5899CBnopsam.com>... > > I have a 93 900 Turbo convertible. When I am stuck in slow traffic, and > > the temperature gauge approaches the halfway mark, all heat to the > > passenger compartment cuts out. When traffic speeds up, and the temp > > gauge drops, the heat resumes. > > Sounds like the car could have "frozen" ie. the cooling systems water has > turned into ice. That is, if the temperature is below freezing point where > you live. How far have you driven when this problem has appeared? Does the > temperature go above halfway? > If the cooling system is frozen put the motor heater (if you have one) on > for a longer time, 15 hours or so should do it and add antifreeze fluid to > the cooling system. > > Samuel > > 79 Saab 99 Cabriolet > 89 Saab 9000i > 82 Saab 99 GL > 71 Saab 99E > > -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own