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29 August 2018
Thread: Rear-middle safety belt is stuck
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Is it the lock that's stuck or is it the belt...
Is it the lock that's stuck or is it the belt that won't retract?
My rear middle lock broke but without the belt attached to it. It is a simple spring mechanism. The middle rear lock is in a unit... -
29 August 2018
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Thanks! Had it in for yearly inspection today...
Thanks!
Had it in for yearly inspection today and the only thing that is really urgent is the break line. I'll have that done at the shop.
Also noticed that the right side front spring bearing is... -
24 August 2018
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Need to fix a few things on the Old Betty. 9-5 -01 wagon DIY questions.
Hey, long time. Been keeping the wagon out of the cabbage but now I need some advice.
Had it in for service and checkup today and asked them to go over what needs to be done that I can't see.
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30 June 2017
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I can change it from the top in about 15 minutes....
I can change it from the top in about 15 minutes. If you remove the front heat shield, battery and the battery tray/rest plate you will be able to reach it. Then you just need a wrench with the...
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14 June 2017
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so, you swapped speaker elements and the problem...
so, you swapped speaker elements and the problem is still on the same side?
Not an electrician or anything but when i comes to speakers humming/buzzing I've only seen this happen when cables have... -
19 May 2017
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also, doesn't the thermostat go to full open when...
also, doesn't the thermostat go to full open when it fails as not to risk overheating and instead run cooler than optimal?
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10 May 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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I'll dig up some on the dic's I've found. As said...
I'll dig up some on the dic's I've found. As said above, a lot of the internet no-names are prime Chinesium and'll lack important features such as longevity and knocking sensors...
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10 May 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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The DIC I got is a second hand. From a sideswiped...
The DIC I got is a second hand. From a sideswiped low miler.
A non OEM DIC will cost US$190. However, the one I've found is from what looks to be a former OEM factory that has gone off-license.... -
08 May 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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So the plugs were toast and the cassette was too,...
So the plugs were toast and the cassette was too, thing is that the fuel pump crapped out completely as I changed. It was still buzzing but like so many young emos it was all broken inside.
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26 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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Thanks guys. Generalist checked the codes but...
Thanks guys.
Generalist checked the codes but anyone who's worked on cars in Sweden for 10+ years has some saab knowledge. 😁 Saabs are far from rare over here.
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24 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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Injector cleaner was used 2 months ago. Pump...
Injector cleaner was used 2 months ago.
Pump sounds fine, fuel is getting to the engine.
Fuel filter changed 3 months ago.
2.0 LPT
Codes were read and told that the cassette and/or plugs were at... -
23 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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Sorry, I'll reply to my own thread again out of...
Sorry, I'll reply to my own thread again out of frustration.
So, plugs and cassette changed. Almost took, then the tachometer flatlined.
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20 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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Drove it to a guy and had the codes read. Plugs...
Drove it to a guy and had the codes read. Plugs or cassette need to be changed. Going for both...
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17 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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It' getting fuel. No issues starting now. It...
It' getting fuel. No issues starting now. It wasn't in limp mode tho.
It 'feels' like it's not getting enough fuel. It has close to no power on low revs. Get it to 3500-4000 and it's ok. Almost... -
11 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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Thanks! Tonight I'll start with the throttle....
Thanks! Tonight I'll start with the throttle. Then visually inspect the casette. After that, fuse #19 gets pulled and the tube. It didn't even occur to me that it might be the pressure regulator... ...
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10 April 2017
Thread: Limp home, again?
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Limp home, again?
Wagon is acting up and I've got a bad feeling.
It does start but throttle is unresponsive and seems disconnected. Runs lumpy, stuttering. Check engine yellow blinking.
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12 February 2017
Thread: Alternator out?
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The alarm on a 2000 9-5 should have a siren/box...
The alarm on a 2000 9-5 should have a siren/box and not be connected to the horn. Located infront of the driverside wheel, behind the wheel well lining. Had the batteries go flat in mine and it...
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01 February 2017
Thread: Engine shut off going down road!
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Yeah, my thought as well. If it starts and then...
Yeah, my thought as well.
If it starts and then dies, check if it's in limp home.
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01 February 2017
Thread: Engine shut off going down road!
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Does it start at all now?
Does it start at all now?
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13 December 2016
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Could it be the cps? Easy and cheap thing to...
Could it be the cps? Easy and cheap thing to change.
Mine always turned over and never went black, but similar to your case it began with ok starts when cold and never when hot/warm. Then it refused... -
16 November 2016
Thread: bad idle after battery disconnect
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With the limited knowledge I have I'd say it...
With the limited knowledge I have I'd say it seems it may have almost gone into "limp home" mode. My wagon did this a few weeks ago after wife stalled it pretty violently.
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11 November 2016
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:) Then expect it to smoke a while after the...
:) Then expect it to smoke a while after the problem has been solved. Seems he had a whole lot of oil in the exhaust parts.
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10 November 2016
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So, when you say the cap was lose I take it it...
So, when you say the cap was lose I take it it was still on but not tight. Might want to check the oil filter.
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06 October 2016
Thread: Coolant bypass valve failure symptoms?
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Here is a youtube video to help you find it and...
Here is a youtube video to help you find it and perhaps do the swap as well.
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14 August 2016
Thread: died on highway
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Sounds like the cps. Similar to what happened to...
Sounds like the cps. Similar to what happened to one of mine.
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