Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 17:39:45 -0500 From: Jill Buttrick <diamondlilnopsams.com> Subject: Re: 1996 saab 900se issues
Eric, I too have JUST purchased an immaculate 1996 Saab 900SE turbo 4. (green w/ beige leather) I have noticed the same smell. Wouldn't worry, I think that these cars run a little richer than most. Can't help you with the noise. I am absolutely in love with my Saab! Eric Davis wrote: > I'm the new owner of a 1 owner 1996 Saab 900SE. It's a turbo 4. > > I'm new to the Saab world and this car was meticulously cared for. All > records and all receipts for tires, oil, etc... > > I have 2 questions: > > Do all Saabs make the catylitic converter sulfer smell often? Mine does. > Every time I pull into the garage it smells like eggs. The car performs > well otherwise. > > Second question: After city driving for about 30-45 minutes, I pulled up to > a light and heard a clicking sound coming from near the right > front(passenger) side. > > After opening the hood it sounded more like an electronic relay type click > coming from near the right headlight assembly, maybe a little further back. > It clicked (loudly) about 20-25 times- very uneven tempo- and then went > away. It's electronic-definetly- not a valve or mechanical sound. > > Since that day it has done this on 2 occasions- It starts after idling for > 10-15 seconds--both times while idling- never driving, and goes away in less > than a minute. > > Ideas? It isn't reproduceable on demand so my dealer thinks I'm high. > > These are the only 2 concerns I have after 2 months of ownership. I really > love the car. > > Thanks for the help on these matters. > > Please remove the "s" in earthlink(s) to reply via mail. > > Eric Davis