Hard Starting Cold With Engine Misfire and Low Compression 2007-2008 9-3 B207
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Title:2013/08/03 Hard Starting Cold With Engine Misfire and Low Compression, Vehicle Starts and Runs Normally When Hot (2007-08 9-3 with B207 only)
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03/08/2013 |
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MODELS:
2007-2008 Saab 9-3
With B207R Only (this PI does not apply to the B284 V6 Aero)
CONDITION/CONCERN:
A Technician may comment of hard starting when cold. They may also complain of engine misfires with DTC's P0300, P0301, P0302, p0303 and/or p0304. The vehicle will start and run normally when hot.
RECOMMENDATIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
This condition may be caused by worn intake valves and is typically found on high mileage vehicles with 75,000 or more miles. Due to the nature of this issue it can be more prominent in cold climates and could exhibit the condition at a lower mileage; inversely in warmer climates it may be at a higher mileage.
TAC has found that intake valve wear of the valve seat face will cause significant compression loss in cold temperatures that will not be readily apparent when hot.
To properly diagnose this condition perform a cold (after an overnight stay is best) compression and leak down test. As an example, an engine with a 150-175 psi hot cranking compression reading may only show 75 to 90 psi when cold.
Once a Technician has determined he has the above described concern he must initiate a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) case by email or by phone. Email will be given first priority.
TAC will provide the full information on the parts/repair procedure when the case is set. ______________________________________________
Hard Starting Cold W/Engine Misfire & Low Compression 9-3 B207 & 11' 9-5 A20NFT
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Title:RE-ISSUE: Hard Starting Cold With Engine Misfire and Low Compression, Vehicle Starts and Runs Normally When Hot 2007-11 9-3 B207 & 2011 9-5 A20NFT
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12/17/2013 |
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All Saab OSC's/WSP's |
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SPNA Technical Assistance |
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This is a re-issue of a previously published document with updated information highlighted inRED.
MODELS:
2007-2008 Saab 9-3 B207R (This PI does not apply to the B284 engine)
UPDATE: This condition could also occur on 2009-11 B207 or 2011 9-5 A20NFT
CONDITION/CONCERN:
A Technician may comment of hard or no starting when cold. They may also find engine misfires with DTC's P0300, P0301, P0302, p0303 or p0304. The vehicle will start and run normally when hot.
RECOMMENDATIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
This condition may be caused by a worn intake valve and is typically found on vehicles with 50,000 or more miles. Due to the nature of this issue it can be more frequent in cold climates and could exhibit the condition at a lower mileage; inversely in warmer climates it may occur at a higher mileage.
TAC has found intake valve wear of the valve seat face will cause significant compression loss in cold temperatures that will not be readily apparent when hot.
To properly diagnose this condition perform a cold (after an overnight stay is best) compression and leak down test. As an example, an engine with a 150-175 psi hot cranking compression reading may only show 75 to 90 psi when cold.
Once a Technician has determined he has the above described concern he must initiate a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) case by email at xxxx or by phone at xxxxx prompt #3. TAC will provide the full information on the parts/repair procedure when the case is set.
Parts Required: Inlet valve 2007 to 2011, BioPower 55563529 (8 required) ______________________________________________
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