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Re: Check Engine--Gear Box Light
Posted by Bruce (more from Bruce) on Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:37:51
In Reply to: Re: Check Engine--Gear Box Light, t, Sun, 24 Feb 2002 15:17:56
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My first suggestion would be to find a competent mechanic! If they replaced the ECM the first time and it didn't fix the problem, then why would it help the second time (other than to pad their profits?) They ALWAYS think it's "the computers fault" when in fact it's usually a loose connection, corrosion, or something simple. I've NEVER heard of the transmission ECM causing problems... No reports here of that at all.
The REAL problem is happening because of a faulty transmission gear selector switch... This $300 part (# 87 81 924) sits on top of the tranny and governs what gear the tranny is in. There have been many reports here of "check gearbox" lights in cold weather. Why? Because the grease that lubes the sliding contacts in the gear selector switch solidifies and the switch malfunctions (thus "check gearbox"). You're probably stuck in third gear at that time with absolutely which is basically "Winter Mode" with no torque right?
I'd find another dealer or a competent independent Saab mechanic... Your dealer is utterly CLUELESS if they can't figure out this common problem. And the solution you got here didn't cost you a cent! ;-)
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