Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 10:16:46 +0200 From: Andreas van der Wal <andreasnopsam.se> Subject: Re: 9000 CD AC-problem.
It might be that you need a refill, but then I guess you still are in trouble since 1991, used CFC (Freon) and I guess you're not allowed to use that anymore, at least it's illigal here (Sweden). If the AC works fine for 20-25 min before going bad, it might be that the fan doesn't kick in. It is the same fan as the one that cools the engine, but some modells also have an extra fan. I had a similar problem, meaning that after a while especially when driving slowly (rush hour) the AC wouldn't cool anymore. In my case it turned up to be that the relay (located behind the fuses) got warm and then failed to work. In my case it also happened that the AC wouldn't start at all. SAAB charges ~$55for a new relay. I don't claim this is your problem, but just mention what it might be. / Andreas Saab 9000 cs, 1992 Hilphil wrote: > 9000 CD 2.3 turbo '91 > > First problem: when temperatures get really hot, the ACC seems to get some > difficulties to keep the car cool after 20-25 minutes. > Should I go to the dealers to have a refrigearant-refill, or is this a > problem of another kind? > > Second problem: a grinding noise coming from the right -wheel-area when > making a sharp and slow turn to the left. > > Any help appreciated, > > Hilphil > hilphilnopsametinternet.be