Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:27:04 +0200 From: "VIKINGMAN" <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> Subject: Re: eratic Idle at Start Up
"ciphfer" <ciphfernopsam.net> skrev i en meddelelse news:Pu9d7.7687$xW7.1926269019nopsamsvr15.news.prodigy.com... > Hi Guys, > > Any help on this would be of great assistance. I have a 1987 Saab 9000 > turbo. I am constantly being raped by the dealership and I refuse to go > back. When I start the car after a long rest the Idle goes up and down and > on some occasions, the engine just stalls. When the car warms up the problem > seems to be less noticeable. I am figuring it must be a fuel system problem. > I have changed the fuel filter and tested the fuel pump as directed by a > Saab site but still no luck. I am guessing it may be the 02 sensor, but > before I attempt to change it I would like some advice. I thank all of you > all for your help. I'm 99% sure that it is your IAC-valve. I believe a cleaning will help a lot. Also, clean the throttlehousing. The IAC-valve is located under the inlet manifold - hard case!!! Also, check the tubes going to/from the valve, as you'll see this symptom, if you have an airleak in them... Cheers!