Date: 7 Aug 2002 14:42:14 -0700 From: _2snopsamo.com (2s) Subject: Re: 9-3 Throttle Housing Replacement?
Here's a site that is actually owned by a real garage. Post a question and get your answers for free: http://www.nospamervice.com I thought it was cool that someone who has real hands-on experience is willing to share with it on line. They have years of experience and only specialize in Saab and Volvo cars. "J. Harris" <insectonopsamspring.com> wrote in message news:<aioqkv$iqj$1nopsam.atl.mindspring.net>... > For the past six days of ownership, this new to me 9-3 (used '01 SE 5spd > w/24K) has purred like a kitten. Then just yesterday, after an early > morning (pre-rush hour) romp at 115 mph, the engine's limp mode was > activated. This happened during 'normal' city street-driving after a three > hour+ rest from the morning romp! Seems the Throttle Housing needed to be > replaced. Can anyone guess/suggest why the housing needed to be replaced; > romp-related, bad-luck/lemon, par for the course at 24K? > > Thanks, > > J.E. Harris > '01 9-3 SE > '97 900 SE > '88 9000T R.I.P.