Date: 21 Oct 2002 13:13:47 +0300 From: Simo Melenius <siolnanopsamfi> Subject: Re: 900i16v and rough idle -- AIC-valve suspected
Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> writes: > Very common, and the most likely cause of the symptoms you describe. Good to hear! I'm no car expert (a computer nerd rather:)) and the first thought I had about the AIC-valve after reading about it and spotting it was that wow, this thing is so simple it basically can't be physically broken -- apparently I mis-diagnosed :) > The resistance reading doesn't tell you that the AIC valve is > ok. The coils are ok, but the valve is probably sticking badly. The > fact that lubricating it helps is further confirmation that it is > the main problem. That's how I like to think, too. > If I were you, I'd find a friendly Saab garage, borrow a good valve, and > try it out. Heading there already. Thanks for confirming further what I had inspected! regards -- 0110011001101111011011110110001001100001011100100010110101110000