Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 10:07:08 -0400 From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Regular gas in a 9.5?
Viktor Haag wrote: > I'm not an expert, but a while back I remember that someone else had > similar problems with a Saab at similar mileage, and I thought that it > was a sign that the DI Casette was starting to fail? Can the > repair-shop test this part to see if it's a problem, or is it a "I > dunno, you could always replace it with a new one" kind of thing? > > I bring this up, because when my casette went on my 9-3 at 84K or > nearabouts, the car suddenly lost power while I was driving on a > highway, and that was not a completely pleasant experience. And > apparently, this is a known issue with Saab electronics (which > Canada's "Lemon Aid" series of car guides has been slamming Saab for, > for years). > > Can an expert comment on this issue, to make sure we get the straight > dope, please? Fred? > > Thanks! > > -- > Viktor > Yes, I had considered the cassette as well. But when those fail they usually do, as yours did, suddenly and completely. My experience has been that as the sparkplugs age you get intermittent problems such as what the OP has experienced. The plugs are cheap and can be put in by almost anyone (just don't over-torque them and strip ot the aluminum head). The change should be immediate and clear. -- -Fred W