Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 02:31:41 +0000 (UTC) From: Craig's Saab C900 Site <c900nospam.apana.org.au> Subject: Re: 2 Saabs Not Running
itten <ittennospamast.net> writes: >I have an '84 Saab 900 and a '94 Saab Turbo Convertible and both have >been sitting, not driven since September of 2004. I jump start each one >about every month, but neither will re-start without jumper cables. The >engines seem to run fine, they just won't start on their own. I have a >new battery in the '84 and both cars were running fine pryor to me >taking them off the road. Also the check engine light comes on in the >'84. Do I need to get these cars towed into the shop or is there >something I can do to get them to start on their own? When you jump-start them, do you just walk away and leave them, or actually throttle up the engines? I don't know about the 1994 models, but with the 84 C900, you will need to either hold your foot down on the throttle so the engine revs go high enough when starting, or do it after starting, to kick in the voltage regulator so start charging the battery. Also, charging with the engine idling will certainly work, but the alternator output is going to be quite limited so you'd want to actually take the car for a drive both to ensure the engine's getting warm enough for the fluids to work properly, but also to keep the alternator clean and in good condition and give the battery a chance to charge properly. I can start my 1983 and 1985 C900's but if I leave them idling without getting the voltage regulators to start up, the charge in the battery won't be replenished. Regards, Craig. -- Craig's Saab C900 Page --> http://nospam/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.nospam.net http://www.nospam c900nospam.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc.
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