Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 09:47:52 +0000 From: Huw <hflj1nopsam.ac.uk> Subject: Re: '97 Aero Acceleration Issue
Could be a fuel starvation problem. As for replacing the Alternator because the fan stayed on all day that surely is the fan switch, when the engine is not running the alternator is not turning. Huw UK Joseph Hoh wrote: > > I am not very savvy when it comes to cars, but I will try to include > as much information as I believe is pertinent. > > I have a '97 Saab Aero 2.3L Turbo Automatic with 82,000 miles. > > Issue (about 2 weeks old): > When cruising in 3rd or 4th gear (40-60 mph), and I punch the gas, the > turbo indicator goes just into the yellow/red alternating area (never > above), and the vehicle stutters briefly, but continuously. If I am > in 4th gear, the problem occurs when it downshifts into 3rd. If I am > in third, I really need to punch it for the stuttering to happen. > > Additional info: > - I still am able to accelerate quickly, but until I ease off the gas > and the turbo indicator reads 3/4 yellow, the stuttering continues. > - I use premium gas, clean air filter, regular oil changes. > - The problem NEVER occurs while accelerating while in 1st or 2nd. > - My turbo indicator NEVER, NEVER, NEVER reaches into the solid red > (and rarely, if ever, deep into the yellow/red alternating bars). > - In April, I had the head gasket, radiator, and AC control unit > replaced. > - After parking, I notice that my radiator fan is blowing, even though > the temperature indicator NEVER, NEVER, NEVER reaches the horizontal > position or higher. > - I just had my alternator replaced as a result of diagnosing an issue > where my radiator fan stayed on all day and drained my battery. > > From reading posts, it could be: > APC valve? Wastegate? Spark Plugs? Distributor? Transmission? > > I have little faith in my dealer (Just Saab, East - Cincinnati, OH). > I reported the problem at the same time as I had the alternator > replaced, and they returned the car as fixed, but the problem > presented itself within 2 miles of the dealer. > > Please help! > > Joseph Hoh > jhohnopsam.com or jhohnopsamtown.com
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