Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 11:31:11 +0100 From: "John Ingversen" <enghusetnopsam9.tele.dk> Subject: Sv: New 9000 owner questions
Fan problems: I had the same problem. SAAB has announced a defect wire leading to the fan. I got it replaced at the shop. It was blue and one end was connected to the fan. John RonF <ronfarkashnopsameja.com> skrev i en nyhedsmeddelelse:81pr3p$pst$1nopsam1.deja.com... > Just got my "new to me" 92 9000S and had a few questions to ask the > list. > Background - 92 9000S with 143000 miles. Clutch/manual tranny replaced > recently, as was: DI cassete, timing chain, heater core, motor mounts, > tie rod ends, shift lever joint, fuel pump, and many others. > Questions as follows: > 1) I am getting a rattle from the alternator that the mechanic I had > inspect the car said was a bad alternator bearing. Said the alternator > needed replacement. Is this worth doing myself (other posts state this > is at least 2-3 hours work) or should I just pay for it. If I do it > myself, where would I get a good reman'ed alternator? Are any special > tools needed? > 2) The factory installed radio intermittently shorts out (dies) and > flickers. Is this common? Just a loose connection or something more > insidious? > 3) Finally, the engine cooling fan does not seem to want to come on. > Temp gage does not seem to rise above halfway point on highway, but > haven't tried sitting in traffic yet. Looked at the quasimotor site and > saw some diagnostics that I will try this week, but any other > hints/tips on diagnosing? BTW, only one relay in the fuse box (center > mounted). The bay to the left of that relay is empty. > Thanks in advance for the help. This list has already been a tremendous > help in researching this car and finding out about some of the > notorious Saab quirks to look for. > Loving my saab so far. > Ron F > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.
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