Date: 24 Jun 2006 10:08:11 -0700 From: "Nasty Bob" <speedypancakenospamail.com> Subject: Re: Aircon Problem on Saab 9000 CSE
Charles C. wrote: > Alan wrote: > > I have a 1995 Saab 9000 CSE 2.3 Turbo. I bought it back in Jan 06. > > > > I've noticed a problem with the climate control. It works fine as long > > as the outside temperature is below about 22C. However, above that > > temperature it starts to fail - so that the fan still blows but the > > cooling effect is lost. It also tends to cut out when I'm crawling > > through traffic (which happens a lot - I live in London). > > > > It may not be related, but I have a temperature indicator on the > > dashboard and when I'm in slow-moving traffic the temperature goes up > > and up. A couple of weeks ago I saw about 45C on the dashboard when > > the outside temp was about 30C. > > > > I took the car to an independent Saab specialist a few days ago and > > asked them to check it over. They said that the temperature sensor had > > been dislodged so they put that back in its proper place. They then > > checked the aircon system over and said that there was no fault in it. > > However, the problem remains so I'm not sure what to do next. > > > > Does anyone have any advice/suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Alan. I have just been through all sorts of hassle about air con on my 9000... Do you know if your compressor is coming on? If not you won't get any cold air! It has a clutch on the left hand side as you look at it with the bonnet open. It should engage when you set your air con to auto & low.
