A while back, I had an almost identical situation that you are currently having.

I have a 1991 9000 non-turbo 5spd

Here are the steps that I followed:
Checked Ari's no start checklist.... not sure if i followed to the letter or not (it has been a couple years), but if i didn't its probably my own damned fault.... didn't find anything wierd.

Replaced the fuel filter (it was a little over due).... there was no change, still no start.... what i didn't check here is that the line was DEAD strait... i found a slight kink later on.

Replaced CPS, once again, nothing.

Checked DI... all was good.... getting spark.

Checked Air Mass meter.... things seemed to be correct...

Changed ECU (under drivers seat in my 9000), and jetronic/LH (yours will be trionic) computers.... tried a few different ways.... still no start...

took it back to basics.... examined my fuel lines, and checked for pressure on the fuel rail....mine is easily accessible, not sure how yours is arranged.... I did not have any meters or anything... I was just testing for any pressure.... NO PRESSURE AFTER A FEW CRANKS....

that was my key, not only was there a kink in the line that was obscenely small, but the fuel pump was on its way out as well. (it did have over 140k on it).


Hope this will help... just remember to take it back to basics... it has helped me with some of the most complex problems.

Matt E.-

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• Could this be the death of my Saab?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:38:16
  • Re: Could this be the death of my Saab?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Fri, 6 Mar 2009 05:46:56
  • UPDATE: Could this be the death of my Saab?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Fri, 6 Mar 2009 05:45:31
    • There is only one Red DI Casette available, Bill Homer , Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:41:54
      • Re: There is only one Red DI Casette available, Etaoin Shrdlu, Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:37:29
  • I have a wiring diagram for a..., alfredov, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:30:43
    • Re: I have a wiring diagram for a..., Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:26:31
  • Some help maybe, bmacb , Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:50:57
  • PS: Could this be the death of my Saab?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:46:07
    • Re: PS: Could this be the death of my Saab?, Matt E., Sun, 1 Mar 2009 21:18:30 <-- Viewing This Message
    • you didn't say where you are ?, vtsnaab , Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:08:48
      • Re: you didn't say where you are ?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:50:31
        • Re: you didn't say where you are ?, Bill Davies, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:12:55
          • Re: you didn't say where you are ?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:30:23
        • Re: you didn't say where you are ?, Saabnutt, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:24:33
          • Re: you didn't say where you are ?, Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:55:13
            • some more help maybe, bmacb , Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:47:02
              • Re: some more help maybe, Etaoin Shrdlu, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:15:39
                • at least have some moosehead beer...., dr fall, Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:14:45

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