Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 17:10:25 GMT From: vlckonopsamll.net (Tom ) Subject: Re: 1989 9000S problem - really stumped!
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 05:21:39 GMT, Riff <turbospgnopsamsouth.net> wrote: 5 speed manual 9000s Thanks to all who have offered suggestions. My mechanic has already looked into most of these areas but is re-checking most of the suggestions. We did check the air filter and you are right about basics. We are still stumped! >auto? or 5 speed? > >Mark > > >Vern Davison wrote: >> >> Tom, I hate to ask this, because it brings back some >> embarassing memories, but, have you checked the air >> filter? a clogged one would make it run rich no? >> Seems like fundamentals always get me in these situations. >> >> -V >> >> Tom wrote: >> > >> > 1989 9000S 140000 miles >> > Stalls under no throttle, such as when coasting up to a stop sign, >> > etc. Under constant throttle, runs fine. On the highway when you >> > allow it to coast and then accelerate, there is a short jerk, then the >> > car accelerates OK. >> > Running very rich, injection time is 12ms instead of around 3 ms. >> > My SAAB guru and I are both stumped since he has run all the >> > diagnostics he can and they all say the car is running fine. Switched >> > controller units, same problem. Can't believe that 2 units would >> > produce the same fault. All mechanicals, such as timing, plugs, >> > compression, are OK. Could find no shorts, etc. in the wiring >> > harnesses. All suggestions welcomed because we are stumped. >> > TIA, Tom