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cold idle problem on 1988
Posted by Michael Scwhab [Email] (more from Michael Scwhab) on Wed, 18 Oct 2000 22:07:04
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Here's one for you ace machanics...
I purchased a 1988 Saab 9000 turbo 5 speed about 2 years ago for about $1800. The car has always had a problem when cold. When cold starting it starts up immediately, then idles erratically a few moments and dies. You can start it up again and get the same behavior, the only workaround is to use the accelerator to hold it at 2000rpm until it warms up, then it stays on and seems to run fine. After reading the post on this site I realize though, that the boost is never more than 1/2 up the gauge, the shift up light never comes on, and yesterday (after driving it this way for more than a year) I heard a clicking sound (about 2 clicks/second) and found that it was the turbo control solenoid. If disconected the solenoid to prevent any more damage to it and now drive the car very gently to avoid damage to the turbo.
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