Date: Wed, 01 Oct 1997 11:36:34 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamcom> Subject: Re: shifting gears on a 900S
SMOSKOW wrote: > > Hi, I just bought a 900 S from 1991, it is a 5 speed, and I have a > question...it tells me when to shift, but generally I can "feel" when I should > do it-- my question is, why does it want me to be in 2d gear at 15 MPH, in 3d > gear at 25 MPH, and 4th gear at 35 MPH and etc? I mean I have driven other 5 > speed cars and it was never like that! Generally I am used to shorting to 4th > gear around 40-45? Have I been doing it wrong all these years? Is this normal > for a Saab? Is something weird about my transmission? Just wondering- > Thanks-any advice would be appreciated- you may email me privately... > Sarah > SMOSKOWnopsamCOM Heh... the evil Shift Up light... I say, unplug the fuse! The Shift Up light is controlled by a combination of vacuum pressure in the intake manifold and electronic input from the fuel injection computer (if I recall) and tells you when to shift for optimum gas mileage. It isn't really an indication of when you should shift or when you have to shift. On my first Saab, I ignored it, but every Saab since I've yanked the fuse to turn it off. I cannot remember for sure, but I think in a 900 it's either Fuse #4 or #7 (9000s are the other one... ;). Have fun! -Justin
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