Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 23:58:25 +0100 From: Frode Haugen <fh.nospamnopsammica.no> Subject: 9000 running on 3 cyls
Hi all, I need some advice on my 93 9k 2.3i normally aspirated, 212000 km. Nice car, but from time to time it runs for a periods - up to a minute sometimes - on 3 cylinders. Then suddenly goes back to normal again. This has been going on for a year now. Behaves like an electrical failure, as the problem is not related to rpm or load. Also only happens in days with high relative humidity. Plugs changed a couple of times, currently BCPR6ES-11, BCPR7 were no worse. Suspected DI-cassette to begin with, but then I should be stranded by now - right? besides the unit itself looks and smells like it should. Injector cleaner had no effect -- and injectors should not fail more often on humid days. Incidentally, this started soon after the car was in the SAAB shop for a head gasket job. Ideas anyone? Frode