Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:50:22 -0500 From: Ben <jimnospamcom> Subject: Re: 1999 9-3 Starting Cold OK - then Stop
- Bob - wrote: > On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:20:24 -0500, Ben <jimnospamcom> wrote: > > >>>Andy >> >>Thanks Andy, >> >>I will do this on the weekend an hopefully it will solve the problem. It >>can't hurt anyway. >> >>Cheers, Ben > > > Be sure to change the plugs every 10K with stock NGK replacements. > Check the air filter too. > > Try running some Techron Concentrate through the fuel system once you > get it running. > > Check for broken vacuum hoses, the one that runs across the top of the > engine to the boost dump valve (whatever they call that thing) is > prone to drying out and cracking. It's not a bad idea to buy 10 feet > of vacuum line and replace them all at the age of your car. Costs you > about $5 and an a half hour of labor carefully replacing them. > Thanks for the suggestions, Bob! It turns out it's the DI Cassette. I replaced the spark plugs and tested the cassette (upside-down and grounded) and I don't get any spark. Does anyone have a used Red DI Cassette (B204L engine) for a 1999 9-3. I'll pay the shipping, etc. Tanks, Ben