Does the car come up to temp quickly, or are there problems with it running cool? Throttle body The electronic throttle body in the 4cyl 9-5 is historically prone to failure. Also smell some exhaust in the cabin. The throttle body also contains the throttle position sensors. Other times I hear what sounds like valves opening and shutting switching between defrost and heat throughout the passenger area. That is not a fun job on these cars.
Last night the check gearbox light came on together with the engine warning light on my 2000 9-5. Due to the cost of further investigation I have been advised against. Adam, Thank you for getting back with me so quickly, I really appreciate it! New spark plugs new direct ignition cassette. Within those 5 minutes thr gearbox functions normally even though warning lights are on but after 5 minutes the problem is back. Are all the vacuum hoses that connect to the fuel pressure regulator in good shape? Susan Can you get a code off the check engine light with a standard code reader ie autozone or similar? I replaced the front driver side , left and right mounts but still no change. But either way, thanks a lot Adam for the advice. Also speedometer registered 0 Mph.
When my reverse lights stopped working, this was the reason. The torque converter, heat exchanger and hoses hold much of the old oil during a typical drain and fill. Love the car, but have some issues. Check to make sure the vacuum hoses, specifically around the brake booster and intake manifold, are all attached and not broken. I would appreciate any ideas you may have regarding where I may look next to identify the source if this issue. Unlike the overt external enhancements to the Viggen, the Aero is far subtler. This was my first auto in almost thirty years, so I appreciated the feature.
Unless the transmission was fully flushed, much of the old oil remains. Crazy thing is it wont throw a code-engine light wont come on. This is all hypothesis, I hope that helps start the journey to find out what it is. It is running,but the check engine ligth came out blinking while driving. A lot of people say it's a good motorway barge - which it is - but I'd also buck the conventional wisdom and say this is a good car for long, cross-country journeys on rural trunk roads.
These were part of the update to the breather kit that's supposed to help with the sludge issue. Sports mode holds gears longer and also cheats by making the throttle more sensitive, so you can pull away -very- quickly when you need to. Something from the heater core? They will be able to plug it in and pinpoint the solution quickly with ease. The catalysts in the pipe are very sensitive, raw gasoline does a lot of damage due to the chemical nature of the device. I does not appear to be made of stronger metal type materials.
It will turn over and the self-check says ok but just will not start. The next issue was the weird, plastic burning smell coming from the engine bay. Engine also seems to be missing. In terms of looks, it looks newer than a 2000 model. Or does the buildup continue in a linear fashion over the course of the 3 days you mentioned? Ever since the 80s, I have had a soft spot for Saabs. Beause the sound is similar to something that becomes released from pressure.
It's not one that'll be at home being thrown down back lanes, but the excellent torque and effortless automatic gear change means it can handle almost anything an A or B road will throw at it. I mention this because I do not know if the radio and warning light issues could be related. If the linkage is operating fine, and the transmission dipstick has fluid in it, I would tow it to a transmission shop. Compared with other 9-5s, the Aero is 10 mm lower. As initial attempts go, however, the Aero and Viggen will reward the curious. As initial attempts go, however, the Aero and Viggen will reward the curious.
Do all Saabs vibrate like this during Idle or is this a sign of worn out motor mounts at 68,000 miles? See if you can observe any play in the pivot joints where the shift cables attach. Mine is the sedan, and though it doesn't seem like it, it's actually almost as long as the station wagon model. Basically, I love the car but hate the repairs. I pulled the front coil pack open it and see small cracks. At one point I thought that maybe the battery had an internal problem that would cause an momentary short. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My advice: Don't buy one of these cars until you've done your research properly. I will investigate it next. Regardless, to avoid additional damage you should have someone look over your 9-5, especially in reference to the belts, engine mounts, and looking out for misfires. The 99-03 9-5 throttle body is most susceptible to failure — the exact part number is. If you have a spare moment I would love to hear your thoughts on two issues that have me completely stumped? Check your main electrical grounds, they may be loose and when you go around a corner the connection breaks and you have an electrical issue. With correct diagnostic tools, a mechanic should be able to get to the root of the problem quite fast. As this is a major flaw that can take out an engine, I decided to tackle it.