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Re: Saab 9'5 DIC failure
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Posted by Ian Glenday [Email] (#95) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ian Glenday) on Mon, 21 Jun 2004 12:06:36 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Saab 9'5 DIC failure, Brandon, Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:35:24
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Being an older guy, I can address this with some authority. Old style spark plug wires, coils, condensor, points were high failure items. Spark plugs never went over 10,000 miles on a four stroke and in a two stroke 500 to 3,000 miles was the norm for me. Points and wiring were a failure item as well. New plug wires at least every 30-40K miles. I replaced the DIC on my 9-5 2.3lpt at 110,000 miles as a preventive measure. Plugs are replaced every 30,000 miles and are always in good shape when they are replaced. My old DIC rides in the trunk as a spare. There does seem to be room for improvement on the T7 era DICs. Hopefully we will benefit from what Saab comes up with.
Ian
99 9-5SE, 2.3lpt, 149,400 miles

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