Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 23:00:15 +0200 From: "David Pežek" <d.peseknopsamsoft.cz> Subject: Re: Engine Bucking & Check Engine Light
try checking/replacing the spark plugs cables. it worked for me. David "Dean" <wwwnopsamus-technologies.com> pĖže v diskusnĖm pŊĖspÏvku news:3ca9a88b.1554935nopsam.zip.com.au... > On Tue, 02 Apr 2002 04:02:12 GMT, just as I was about to see how much duct > tape you REALLY need to stop a gerbil from exploding, "Elizabeth Crowfoot" > <tlmedianopsami.com> distracted me by babbling thusly: > > >I have a '91 900 turbo convertible. It runs very smoothly in cold weather, > >but now that's the temperatures are getting moderate it's developed a very > >annoying problem. Occasionally (but never when the mechanic has the car) it > >will buck and stall, especially when slowing down to stop. The "check > >engine" light come on often, but the motor seems to be running fine. Over > >Easter it also started bucking at highway speeds. > > > >Thanks in advance for any ideas. > > > Sounds suspiciously like a vacuum leak in the system. Could be fun to find > though if you've already checked the obvious (lines from intake manifold > fittings would be a good place to start).