Date: 26 Jun 2000 14:38:05 -0600 From: klaus <klausnopsamsion.xmission.com> Subject: Re: Our 900T Conv has the hiccups
Mark Little <marklittlenopsamo.com> wrote: > 1. Once in a while (maybe once every ten minutes based on normal shifting > patterns in city driving) when the clutch pedal is depressed the engine will > cut out completely. I don't know if the electrical system is involved. > Steering goes dead, etc. > 2. Normally letting the clutch out and engaging the gears starts it back up > fine. If the speed is very slow it will not restart and the ignition must be > used. > 3. I have not been able to determine if this happens on hilly or flat > terrain, although I suspect the former to be the case. > 4. This does not appear to happen at highway speeds. > Can anyone point me in the right direction? Classic signs of a Turbo Bypass (Hooter) Valve failure. I just replaced the one on my 1990 900T Convertible that was showing the same symptoms. It seemed to be most common when accelerating onto the freeway as I shifted into 5th. -klaus