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Re: 1987 900
Posted by Veeate (more from Veeate) on Tue, 19 Dec 2000 23:18:35
In Reply to: 1987 900, Paul Ritten, Tue, 19 Dec 2000 12:45:43
Had a similar problem with my 85 900 over the summer. It turned out to be
the fuel pump, which is an easy fix because its located in the trunk. It
would start to run and then just die with no warning once i put it in
gear. On restarting it, it would sometimes idle, but if you gave it gas
would die: incorrect fuel pressure. Not sure how you check the pressure on
these cars, I just went ahead and replaced the pumps after ruling out the
other major components as a problem. Hope this helps.
Nathan
>Hi all,
>I'm the new owner of a 1987 900s, as a matter of fact this is my first
>Saab altogether
>(and perhaps my last!). We got it for my brother several years ago after
>a mechanic
>shop replaced the engine. It never has been all that reliable (at least
>since my family
>got it) This summer it finally died on him, he was driving and suddenly
>it started
>running very roughly and shortly died altogether. This fall I had it
>shipped to me with
>hopes of getting it running for my wife.
>
>The car will start and run for a few moments after sitting for several
>days, although
>touching the accellerator will immediately kill the engine. After the
>initial start up,
>the car will no longer start, merely cough a little as the started is
>engaged. It seems
>as though the ignition is being cut out by the car. I replaced the knock
>sensor since
>it tested bad with my multimeter, but with no effect. Any ideas? Thank you
>Paul
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> My 96 9000 CS (LPT) seems to be taking a few more cranks (7-8) than usual to
> start. Any ideas? I am suspecting the DI cassette, fuel pump or spark plugs.
Simplest answer weak battery.
2nd answer anything that makes the spark weak (sorry not up to speed with
electrics of modern saabs).
If the pump is not right then unlikely to move under load (not enough fuel
will be getting through). Maybe the system cannot hold the fuel pressure.
When you would expect the car to be difficult to start just double up the
battery with say jump leads from another car and see if it makes a
difference,
Charles
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