Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2005 12:38:16 +0100 From: "Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos_removeme_nospamee.ac.uk> Subject: Re: 2002 Saab 9-3 Intermittent non starting
jose wrote: > At apporx. 35k miles, my car refuses to start on occasion, mostly when > the engine is warm, or after doing a couple short errands. The dealer > has been unable to replicate it and just sold me so 44K (or something > like that) -- a fuel additive for $25. They also suggested giving the > engine anovernight bath, for $150. The car is still under warranty. > Any suggestions? > As has already been said you need to provide more detailed information. Cleaning injectors (presumably the additive you were given) is one option. Too few miles on teh car to need the injectors cleaned ... and when I had to do that the additive was supposed to be used once in the life-time of the car. The other possible problem has been described in this group ... may have to do with fuel evaporating ... yadda yadda yadda ... especially when the engine is warm. Someone with knowledge on injection systems will have to contribute here (I have only gone as far as carburettors). Regards Charles -- Please remove _removeme_ to reply. Work: http://www.somis.dundee.ac.uk/ Hobby: http://www.egothor.org/