Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 18:40:25 GMT From: "Skid" <skid2nopsami.com> Subject: Re: Is My '98 SE Turbo a LEMON?
If you'll go here http://www.saabnet.com/index.html and follow the link for mechanics, you'll find a number of qualified Saab fixers in NC. Sounds like all it will take to set your car right is some experience on the business end of the wrench. The bulletin board there is also a gold mine of info and contacts for any Saab owner. "NG" <mom2adognopsamm.earthlink.net> wrote in message news:3D131900.1182F579nopsamm.earthlink.net... > > Bob wrote: > > Replace the gas cap. It causes most of the check engine light problems. > Hmmm.... hadn't thought of that. I make sure and tighten my gas gap at least 3 - 6 clicks after filling up, but never thought the gas cap might need to be replaced. Certainly doesn't hurt to try and it's a relatively low-cost experiment. > > > >> The month before that the check engine light came on and they said my shift sensor was shot and that had to be replaced (I have an automatic). > I'm no guru, but I think you've been jerked. The check engine light > is monitoring emissions system components. I don't think it will > light for a shift sensor issue. > > > You're correct and what I should have said is that the "Check Gear Box" indicator light came on. That month it was in addition to the Check Engine light (both were on at the same time). Although, as I said in my first post, I think the shift sensor problem was directly related to the fact that my golden retriever (who rides in the passenger front seat) had, on numerous previous occassions, rested her head and/or paws near the gear shift and pushed the gear shift into neutral *while* I was driving. Definitely *NOT* a good thing and after that $600 repair I don't allow her near the center console anymore! She also locked me out of the car once while I was at a gas station (but that's a whole other story). Luckily I had a spare key outside the car > > > > I think your dealer is unqualified. They are not fixing the CE light problem, they are finding something to fix and resetting the light. Replace the gas cap, and if that does not do it after a few weeks, find a new dealer or better yet, an independent who specializes in Saabs. > > This is my local Saab dealer (and unfortunately there's only one Saab dealer in my area). This time (after 4 prior visits) they FINALLY put their most-experienced Saab mechanic (a guru with over 20 years exper.) on my car. We'll see how he does. I'm due to get the car back this afternoon. Each visit before they kept handing my car off to a much more junior mechanic whose main experiences had been with Volvos before he trained on fixing Saabs. And, it takes me up to 2 weeks to get an appt. after the CE light comes on because they only work on "drivability" issues on non-warranty Saabs during certain scheduled times in the month. They are always booked up for at least a week or two out. BTW, I've looked for an independent mechanic in my area (Raleigh, NC) who works on Saabs and have not yet located one. I didn't purchase the car in NC; I purchased it new in CA when I was living there and by the time I moved to NC the warranty was expired. Four years sure goes fast! > > > > > >
