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Posted by Micah in NC [Email] (more from Micah in NC) on Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:00:18 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: All Data DIY ??, Marko A, Fri, 30 Aug 2002 01:46:51
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Marko,
I got ahold of the Popular Mechanics CD which covers my SAAB 900 (CD is made by All-Data) at my local K-Mart a year or two ago. It was the "Mercedes-Volvo, 1983-1987" if I remember correctly. The CD required you to register it, either online or using a toll-free 800 #.

You could choose one vehicle from the list, and they give you an access code (though the CD held info on dozens of makes & models), and, for that car, you chose either the repair manual or the TSB (tech. service bulletins). I chose the TSBs, as I already had the Haynes 900 manual (and later got a Bentley repair book).

I was reasonably impressed with the extent of info in the TSBs for the 900. There were over 150 TSBs on the disc, not just titles, but full documents with illustrations. I even learned about the 900 "vacuum tank noise" fix--but haven't ever tried it: if your 900 has the "helicopter" noise at startup, mechanics were issued a TSB saying to remove vacuum canister's check valve cover, shorten spring by 1.5 turns, then reinstall check valve spring, and cap. Rather detailed, eh?

Just thought this "brush with All-Data" might interest you. The CD was about $15, and I thought it was well worth that, if that has any bearing on your online All-Data decision.

--Micah in NC
'84 900S, 219K mi.

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