Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:40:43 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamvwnmzusxsizefitterzxursaxzoe.com> Subject: Re: information on Saab 1995-96
ma_twain wrote: > > Good question, "what is the DI cassette?" > > Long time ago, when real Saabs were designed and made in Sweden, the > ignition system was more conventional and reliable. Then someone came up > with the idea of a "better" ignition system, let's called it Direct > Ignition (DI). Let's put all of the key ignition components in one unit > and place it as close to the spark plugs as possible to improve > performance. It did that, but longevity was a problem - the units > burned out, either from heat or electrical issues. But since you could > not only sell a car for $45,000, you could also get $400 for a DI > cassette every 30,000 miles - great for the bottom line of the GM! Nah, the DI don't burn out that easily. They last 60,000+ miles and don't cost $400 if you know where to find them. Dead easy to replace and in that 60,000+ mileage you would have spend GBP 1700 on petrol (uk). > Other makes used this concept and have the same problem with DI > cassettes burning up and leaving the driver stranded on the road. Indeed, that can be embarrassing. My FIAT never left me stranded on the road. But the DI did give me a couple of weeks warning symptoms.
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