Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:56:18 -0800 From: "clayton" <oddcompnopsamphia.net> Subject: Re: problem with charging system on 87 saab 9000 turbo
where are you located at i just stripped down a 88 9k turbo and have a alternator i am in longview ,wa 98632 make me a offer i am certain it works but i can take it down and ahve it tested if you want "K Fraser Groves" <k.fraser.grovesnopsamdnet.att.net> wrote in message news:7flSb.139055$6y6.2707861nopsamsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > > "Rob" <robnopsamam.com> wrote in message > news:rXcSb.122$o8.10nopsamny03.gnilink.net... > > hey all, a few days ago, my battery warning light came on and the dash > gauge > > showed voltage fluctuating between 12.2v and 10.5v. today it dropped down > > into the 7s before the gauge went out completely. the car still ran but i > > had to keep the engine revved when i slowed down. i managed to just about > > make it home then the car died completely and it wont turn over at all. > i'm > > just not sure if this is a problem with the alternator or the battery. > i'd > > like to be able to figure that out before i have to pay a shop $$$. > > obviously if its the battery, i can replace that myself. if i need a new > > alternator, is there a recommended place for saab owners to get cheap > > used/rebuilt parts? new ones seem to run $150+. thanks for the help! > > > > cheers, rob > > > > I had the same problem , changed the regulator $20 or so and its fine now. > Some what hard to install though,but the alternator stayed on the car. > >