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So we just got a new saab, 89 CD turbo 106k mi. We love it, but of course there are a few problems we would like some help with.
It has a high idle when cold...2300rpm-ish, then goes down to 1000rpm-ish when warm
The running temp is on the high side of normal when in town...at least that is what the gauge says. We got the oil changed and it went down a bit, but summer isn't here yet...so this is a big concern. I did contact an Indy to see if he would put in an 82 degree thermostat and was told no since he didn't think that it was stock, that it would cause other problems. This doesn't sound right to me...What are your thoughts?
The digital read of the trip computer isn't lighting up anymore. Did for the first few days, now nothing.
The clutch pedal is sticky on the return, but the clutch itself works just fine.
And we would like to know what what is the ideal reading on the turbo gauge before the blowoff. Is the turbo oil or water cooled?
Also the battery died today, it was running fine, we stopped at the mall and when we came out it wouldn't even turn over...just a few quiet clicks. We were able to get a jump from a good samaritan, but the car still wouldn't start. We went back into the store, bought a new battery, put it in and it started right up. Is there any particular reason why it wouldn't start from a jump?
Any help, ideas or opinions about these issues would really be appreciated. Its in really good condition for its age, the body is straight, the interior clean and no funny noises coming from the engine and we would like to keep it that way. :)
thnx
Jen
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