Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 04:59:41 GMT From: "Lars" <dnopsamt> Subject: Re: 9000 2.3 turbo idles erratically and stalls.
Maybe you can check this out by removing the fuse for the TCS ? Brian M Howerton wrote in message <3841F541.36681BCFnopsam.com>... >Whenever there is a problem with electronic throttle or TCS, the accelerator >pedal goes into mechanical backup where you'll have no boost and a greatly >increased resistance in the pedal. This is a sign to get the car to the dealer >for a diagnosis. I had it happen on my '93 9000 CSE and it turned out to be a >faulty component in the traction control. > >Regards, >Brian > >Hilphil wrote: > >> Car: 9000 2.3 turbo CD manual, '91, 60000 miles. >> >> Problem: all of a sudden (after parking for 15 minutes) the engine idles >> erratically and stalls if not compensated with the accelerator pedal. The >> latter is now caracterised by an increased resistance. On top of this: the >> TractionControlSystem-warninglight is flashing. >> I can't see anything special when I took a quick look under the bonnet. >> Once I testdrove a 2.3t with the same problem: I did not buy it :) never >> knew what the problem was. >> Is this a serious problem? I would like to know something about it before I >> turn to Saab :( >> >> Any help appreciated, >> >> Gupgo >