Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 03:17:47 GMT From: Walter <walternopsameysautoelectric.com> Subject: Re: 92 Saab 9000 cold/damp starting problem
I'd look at the cap and wires, anyway. Just because the car has sophisticated electronics doesn't mean simple things can't go wrong, too. Walter Bob wrote: > Hi, a young lady, neighbor/friend of ours, is having the following described > problem and is being nickel and dimed to death by, well meaning but > unknowing, mechanics, tow trucks and rental cars. We need a hero. > On cold or damp days (we live in Vermont) her 92 Saab 9000 with manual > trany, will try to start, or at best start and falter, over and over. If the > battery holds out it may stay running but acceleration will still falter > severely until it warms up. That's about it. In any other car, I would look > at the wires or cap but I have learned about the Saab DI system module and > can't help but wonder. > We will appreciate any thoughts on the subject. Thanks, Bob > > Please reply to this email or preferably psanopsamr.net