Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 19:22:59 GMT From: FatHoss <Fatnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Bought used 9000T - Lots of questions!
Here's a nice one with a case... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1836087562 On Fri, 14 Jun 2002 17:46:10 -0400, Atif I. Chaudhry <foonopsamcom> wrote: >I recently bought a used 1990 9000 Turbo through ebay. > >I took a gamble on buying it through ebay cheap but after I bought it I >had it inspected and it is in good shape, for what I paid, a great deal. >So now that I'm a SAAB owner I have lots of questions and any info would >be greatly appreciated! > >1) Where can I get a manual for my car? It didn't come with one and I >would really like one. > >2) What should I know since I don't have a manual? For instance the >mechanic I had inspect the car told me never to pump the gas before >starting to car and to let the car idle for at least 15 seconds, but >preferably 30-60 seconds after shutting off the engine to let the turbo >spin down. Are there other important facts to know? > >3) Is there a way to keep the automatic climate control from turning on >when I start the car? Since the A/C doesn't work it is kinda a pain and >not terribly useful in summer. BTW did the 1990 SAABS use the newer >cheaper freon? > >4) Is it normal for the headlights to turn off when I stop the car, but >not the parking lights? > >5) The airbag "SRS" light comes on, the mechanic said that only a SAAB >dealer would have the computer necessary to read the error code and say >what is wrong. Is this true? Is this normal for a '90 9000? > >6) Similiarly, the "anti-lock" light will come on and off intermittenly >while driving...is this normal? > >7) A few times I've had the car stall out while driving, usually while >coming to a stop anyways. I've never had the car go dead while driving >at speed. Am I just leaving it in gear (manual) too long as I slow >down? > >8) The car has central locking, how hard is it to add a keyless entry >unit? I know they sell aftermarket units, has anyone added one to their >9000? I did this to my Subaru without problem, but I'm wary of messing >with the SAAB's electrical system... Alternatively, is there a SAAB unit >I could buy from a dealer? > >9) Is it possible to replace the left rear fender? Mine has a dent and >rusting around the wheel well, I'm thinking it might be better to >replace the fender than try to sand, bondo, and paint it... Is this >possible? (Again with my late subaru almost everything on the car could >be removed with just a socket wrench!) > >Any other advice would be greatly appreciated... > >Thanks in advance! > >-Atif