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Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:41:39 +0100
From: "Anthony Cooke" <ant7t5nospamali.co.uk>
Subject: Re: APC problem, Saab 9000CS lpt Bucking under boost


sticking wastegate valve.... Does anyone know how I would test it? I could spend a fortune fault finding (well, I could if I had a fortune) I have to agree with Johannes, it does feel very smooth and powerful until the APC shuts me down. I know I'm going to enjoy my Saab. "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnospamfitter_0_0_0_0_.com> wrote in message news:407D8523.C0D88132nospamfitter_0_0_0_0_.com... > > > Anthony Cooke wrote: > > > > Hello, I have just bought a 1996 9000 CS eco. It's my first Saab and I think > > it's great. > > > > It is running fine under normal conditions but when I go to overtake ;) the > > fuel cuts out as soon as the turbo kicks in. Someone has suggested that an > > APC Solenoid or control box has gone bad and is protecting the engine when > > it doesn't need to. The problem starts at around 3500 revs but only if I'm > > heavy footed. > > > > Could anyone tell me a little more about these gadgets and how to test them > > and source them cheaply for replacement. > > > > Thank you in advance, > > Anthony > > Could be a sticking wastegate valve. You get overboost and the APC cuts the > fuel to protect (or limit) the engine.

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