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HELP - '99 9-5 Fuel System Leak?
Posted by Walt Lopus (more from Walt Lopus) on Tue, 27 May 2003 15:58:04
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OK, here's my problem:
I moved to Phoenix, AZ from CO about 1 1/2 years ago. Shortly after moving, I got error messages on the computer saying "Tighten Fuel Filler Cap." The cap was never loose and I cleared the errors. After a number of these instances, the "Check Engine" light came on. I also began to notice a faint gas smell. The dealer and the local "Saab specialist" that I go to for service told me that there must be a pinhole leak in the fuel system somewhere and they would have to run a pressure test to find it, possible including dropping the gas tank out. In fact, the dealer thought that I'd end up having to replace the gas tank. But they did say the car was OK to drive as long as the "Check Engine" light wasn't blinking, which it isn't. So I've driven the car for about a year with the Check Engine light on. The gas smell has gotten stronger, particularly when the A/C is cranking here in very hot Phoenix, and I can't stand it any more, so I'm going for the pressure test this week.
My question is: Has anyone experienced a similiar problem with their 9-5, or does anyone have any thoughts and ideas?
Thanks,
Walt Lopus
posted by 12.9.13...
Posts in this Thread:
- HELP - '99 9-5 Fuel System Leak?, Walt Lopus, Tue, 27 May 2003 15:58:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: HELP - '99 9-5 Fuel System Leak?, Chris M, Wed, 28 May 2003 09:24:40
- I have seen one cracked tank, and it was not visible, SWEDECAR
, Tue, 27 May 2003 20:37:22 - Re: HELP - '99 9-5 Fuel System Leak?, Walt Lopus, Tue, 27 May 2003 16:41:28
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