Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 15:55:32 GMT From: 'nuther Bob <nooneyetnopsamhere.net> Subject: Re: Check engine light on a 1996 900SE
On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 09:54:35 -0400, "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com> wrote: >Furthermore, >the time the light came on on my long trip, I had driven about 200 miles >since the last fillup. So it couldn't then have been because I didn't >properly secure the cap after filling up the car. It does sound like it's related to the pressure switch in the tank. If you could drive to an Autozone store the next time it comes on and have them read out the code that would be helpful. The pressure in your tank could be too high, too low, the sensor could be bad, or it could have a bad connection that causes it to throw errors. > Secondly, since the car has 83,000 miles on it, it's likely soon to >need a new oxygen sensor. Do I really need to pay $400 for this part >(which is what the Saab specialist told me they cost). Also, is putting >in a new O2 sensor an easy DIY job? Try www.eeuroparts.com first. I've heard of people using a "standard" Ford sensor to replace the Saab one. You might do a search on this group in google using "Ford" as a keyword. AFAIR, you have to splice the wires for the Ford sensor, but otherwise it is the same. The sensor is DIY but you will possibly need to buy a special socket to fit down on it and around the wires. They sell them at most good auto parts stores. I would not worry about it unless/until you have a problem. They sometimes go many miles without issues. Bob
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