Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 07:17:04 +0000 (UTC) From: "Saabtech" <saabtechnopsamnnect.com> Subject: Re: Roadside failures
"LauraK" <lkrznopsamcomnospam> wrote in message news:20030904111830.03483.00000360nopsam11.aol.com... > >Self starting 900 that drove off on its own 2 > > > > That one caught my eye. Can you elaborate a little? Did it drive itself in for > repair? Do Saabs run away from home if not well cared for? > > > lauraknopsamousergraphics.com > http://www.madmousergraphics.com > web design, print design, photography > On early 900`s and 99`s with the starter motor under the exhaust manifold the wiring harness for the starter solenoid, ballast resistor and the power wire from the alternator pass over the clutch cover in a black plastic sheath, the rubber over the cables would perish unseen and create a short, thus cranking the engine being ballast resisted the engine woud fire. With a poor handbrake and being in reverse gear off it would go till it hit somthing or ran out of battery, regards Tom.