Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:52:09 GMT From: "Michael" <mikeworknospamail.com> Subject: Re: 1985 900 Turbo - APC question
i wouldnt bother.. fit an a/market boost controller, 70$, set is once and no more boost issues. 2 mins to fit and 100% reliability mike "jw" <jwnospamet> wrote in message news:jw-688423.05201829042006nospam.verizon.net... > Hello, > > I have a perfectly running 1985 Turbo, except I'm only getting base > boost (about 1/3 into the yellow on the gauge). My local indie mechanic > who's very heavily used and highly regarded in these parts, says the APC > needs to be "rewired," and said it would cost about $65. This was simply > jotted onto a work order for a different repair, and I haven't yet asked > for specifics. > > Anyway, I'm thinking this might be one of the DIY things I can tackle, > and I try to do anything possible myself (which isn't much...:)). I > posted this on Saabnet, but nobody has said much about the APC unit. > > Can any of you C900 gurus give an indication of what rewiring the APC > would entail, and how complicated the procedure might be? With the > engine so strong, and the body pretty decent, it's a shame not to get > all that the car can offer. Or maybe I should just install another APC? > > As for the notorious 1985 wiring issues, almost all electronics work, > except power central locking, heated seats and power mirrors. > > btw, I'm at 246K miles...coming up on a quarter million! It's the one in > the top two pix: > > http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab.html > > Thanks for any assistance. > > -jw
