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Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:03:16 GMT
From: brandon1nopsamultant.com (Brandon Thomas)
Subject: Re: 87' SAAB 900 not starting


On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:45:19 GMT, "Dave" <David.Lozuponenopsam.net> wrote: >I have an 87' SAAB 900, which internittently doesn't start. > >Replaced headgasket, cleaned injectors and replaced power module, still have >the same problem. > >Coil is working. Well...this may sound simple, but it really is true. All an engine needs to run is spark, fuel, compression. Pull a sparkplug out and see if it is firing when resting on the block. If it is, then check timing and/or see if it's 'flooding' with gas. If it is ok, then you should at least be getting some backfire or misfire. Try some starting fluid, it has a better 'flash' rate than gas. Oh.. and make sure that the coil is actually putting out enough of a 'pulse'. If the sparkplugs 'spark', they should have a blueish hue to them and be quite bright. If the coil is weak, it will look orangeish or yellow. It _will_ make a difference, so don't be fooled by the fact that it has a spark, it must be a strong spark. Let us know how it goes, Cheers, Brandon Thomas '88 C900t16v SPG

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