Problem with a Saab I have.

Maz · 27 Nov 2006 at 14:50

I have just sold a cheapo Saab 900 on eBay.

The engine light flashes, and the battery didn't hold charge so I replaced battery and now it does hold charge however the engine light still flashes.

The car starts fine, but when you rev it it chugs and dies.

If you rev it slowly its fine, if you rev it hard it chugs.

Any ideas?

nutcase · 27 Nov 2006 at 22:14

900classic or 900 ng?

Maz · 27 Nov 2006 at 22:41

nutcase_1uk said:
900classic or 900 ng?

It's a 91 so last of Classic.

Nozzer · 27 Nov 2006 at 22:41

Maz said:
Any ideas?

"Sold as seen".

Maz · 27 Nov 2006 at 22:43

Nozzer said:
"Sold as seen".

I charged him £50 to fix, as I thought I already nailed the problem but I didn't

Nozzer · 27 Nov 2006 at 22:47

My shed (Corsa) had a similar problem, many trips to the mechanic later it was sorted by replacing a temperature sensor somewhere in the engine bay.

God knows which one though.

Maz · 27 Nov 2006 at 22:56

Nozzer said:
My shed (Corsa) had a similar problem, many trips to the mechanic later it was sorted by replacing a temperature sensor somewhere in the engine bay.

God knows which one though.

Might have to start unplugging sensors and remove the ECU light

nutcase · 28 Nov 2006 at 09:34

Try unplugging the AMM - if it perks up a bit it's gone into limp home mode and need to change that. And get yourself over to the forums at saabcentral.com

JordanKarl · 28 Nov 2006 at 13:49

Maz said:
Might have to start unplugging sensors and remove the ECU light

Your usual sales technique then Maz!

Maz · 29 Nov 2006 at 19:46

Cheers guy, I'm just about to get my hands dirty (for a change

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