Date: 25 Aug 1999 23:05:23 -0500 From: tnopsamkson.edu (Taufan Tjioe) Subject: Re: Hopefully a quickie...
THe only thing I can think is that on my 96 900, the cooling fan and the A/C compressor often come on simultaneously, and the clutch on the compressor can make this metallic clunk as it engages. -Taufan On Wed, 25 Aug 1999 18:34:04 -0500, Gavin Haslett <thumper_svxnopsamo.com> wrote: >Just while my Saab's in the shop for wreck damage (ugh... damned >Northwest Plaza)... I figured I'd ask a quick question. > >When the fan kicks in at idle (probably at all speeds actually), there's >a noticeable metallic "clunk" from the drivers side hood. Is this >normal? It sounds like a large relay falling into place... but surely a >relay that big isn't required for a 900??? > >If this isn't normal... any advice as to what might be the problem? To >date the fan seems to be spinning normally.