Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 03:46:10 +0200 From: "Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> Subject: Re: Bought used 9000T - Lots of questions!
Hi, > 1) Where can I get a manual for my car? It didn't come with one and I > would really like one. you could try a saab dealer, internet or if you want a repair manual, amazon for the haynes. > 2) What should I know since I don't have a manual? For instance the > mechanic I had inspect the car told me never to pump the gas before > starting to car and to let the car idle for at least 15 seconds, but > preferably 30-60 seconds after shutting off the engine to let the turbo > spin down. Are there other important facts to know? i dont know why you should never pump the gas before starting the car!?! this car is not carburated so i dont think pumping the gas while car is off would cause anything. letting the turbo spin down is a good idea, you dont have to let it at idle for a whole minute as your turbo is water+oil cooled, just driving soft and slow for a little while should be enough. > 3) Is there a way to keep the automatic climate control from turning on > when I start the car? Since the A/C doesn't work it is kinda a pain and > not terribly useful in summer. BTW did the 1990 SAABS use the newer > cheaper freon? if you mean R134 instead of R12, i dont think that was used in 90 already.. you say your A/C is not working... tell us more details please. > 4) Is it normal for the headlights to turn off when I stop the car, but > not the parking lights? yea its normal, i guess the headlights are only supposed to be on when driving and the parking lights are supposed to be on when parking.... but of course you can just turn the know all the way to the left and turn off all the lights. > 5) The airbag "SRS" light comes on, the mechanic said that only a SAAB > dealer would have the computer necessary to read the error code and say > what is wrong. Is this true? Is this normal for a '90 9000? whew.. i dont even know if i have a (working) airbag or not ;) but i guess if the SRS light comes on something is wrong.. choose for yourself if you want to have it fixed or not... many people say its just gremlin stuff... but who knows that airbag might save your face. but the 9000 is for sure safer than alot of other cars ..even without airbag. > 6) Similiarly, the "anti-lock" light will come on and off intermittenly > while driving...is this normal? i get this alot of times, especially when cornering hard... its just that the contact feelers for the ABS system got rotten i guess. just slam on the brakes sometime with noone behind you and check if ABS is working ...if all is fine i wouldnt worry too much about that one > 7) A few times I've had the car stall out while driving, usually while > coming to a stop anyways. I've never had the car go dead while driving > at speed. Am I just leaving it in gear (manual) too long as I slow > down? i dont know about this.. but does your car idle properly or does it swing down AND up 800-1400 rpm ? or stall idling or rough or something? > 8) The car has central locking, how hard is it to add a keyless entry > unit? I know they sell aftermarket units, has anyone added one to their > 9000? I did this to my Subaru without problem, but I'm wary of messing > with the SAAB's electrical system... Alternatively, is there a SAAB unit > I could buy from a dealer? i had a good instruction for doing that in german, if i find it and translate i will post here. it seems to be kinda easy > 9) Is it possible to replace the left rear fender? Mine has a dent and > rusting around the wheel well, I'm thinking it might be better to > replace the fender than try to sand, bondo, and paint it... Is this > possible? (Again with my late subaru almost everything on the car could > be removed with just a socket wrench!) the fender is welded in place i think bye simon putz
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