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Bummer about ya car, when did it happen? (While you were driving?) Luckily I had the windows down so I think mine and my 5y/o daughters ears were not harmed.

I'll be ditching this saab...

So I read a thread on another forum that said NEVER adjust the idle using the throttle cable,

The poster suggested plugging the hoses from the IAC and then adjusting idle.

But how to adjust...

Your problems are not that well explained, I am sure the car does not actually try to drive WHEN you put your foot on the brake, just continues to pull as it would in first gear, yes?

Anyway, you...

HI, I have a 1997 B204i, and have been thinking of getting a scanner, but it seems that in Europe and Australia at least, pre 2001 may not be capable. Please let me know if you find otherwise....

I decided she was too good to go, and hey, now she doesn't have airbags I have one less thing to worry about.

Here are some photos of my 'redneck repair'.

I will get a replacement sleeve for...

I will not buy another Saab because I feel as though there is no recourse for this incident as Saab don't really exist anymore, right? And why would they care, its a 13 year old car.

This was...

Just to share for your forewarning

I was stationary, sitting in the car with my wife and five year old daughter. She decided to wind the front seat back all the way, and slide down it over and...

Hi again,

My accelerator cable snapped (I'm am near about to throw the towel on my beautiful Saab)

I sourced a cable from a 2.3 litre (mine is a 2.0) but it is about 1/2 inch to short and runs...

Up date ...

I decided to run the throttle cable infront of the oil filler instead of behind to give a smoother angle, and also to adjust the (stop bracket?) on the throttle body by a few degrees....

Ohhh - MAF !

Can I spray this with contact spray to rid any moisture??? If the air filter is dry I dont suppose the MAF would be much wet though.

Update ....

I immediatley checked the air filter and it was dry, I am aware of the MAP sensor on the side of my throttle body (little black electronic device) Is this also the MAF?

Could these have gotten...

High Saabers!

Car was running fine - drove through a torrential puddle at about 30kph (probably irrelevant) But immediately the revs starting fluctuating and stalling in first. (drove fine in top...

Sorry, 'not accommodate' is far to harsh a phrase.

What I meant to infer is that information regarding, lets say, what "J" specifies in a vin number, or, the specifications of a telladega, and so...

Hi Frank, It seems like you are the pivotal force of this website.

I have been a visitor for a longtime.

Now I want a 9-3 coupe of my own.

This website does not really accommodate Europe...

Thanks Frank, So do you think my B204i N/A would have the same plugs as the B206i? Mine is Motronic with a Dizzy.

I cant seem to even order the BCP5EV without the resistor built into the plug...

Hi, I took my BCP5EVX plugs out of my car and asked the salesman to order some in, He sold me BCPR7S and told me they were the same and to gap them at 1.1
Upon research, and help from Oscuro and...

Thanks again,

Still confused as I just ordered the BCP5ES, from the guy who sold me the 7R and he showed me the online catalogue that had either plug listed, and both come gapped at 1.1

Out of...

Do you reckon I can save $20 by regapping the BCPR7ES down to 0.6 or will the heat range and resistor not be welcomed by my engine?

Hi everyone,

I just put new NGK plugs into a 2.0 litre normally aspirated engine without a D.I.C (1997 900i)
I gapped them at 1.1 as per reference material.

Then I read the emmissions control...

Big big thanks to you Oscuro.

Seems it was a split in the vacuum hose, the hose is very perished, I patched it with some electrical tape for now, then I tested the relay by jumping it, the fan...

Thanks for the reply Frank.
I managed to convince my wife that the Saab was the responsible and mature purchase because our 5 y/o daughter would be seated safely thanks to the middle position lap...

Hi everyone!

I was feeling forlorn (having been outbid on ebay for a 1997 talladega 5 speed manual coupe) so I took my wifes 5 speed coupe for a spin.

It began spluttering while upshifting,...

Hi Cloudybay,

My username is Chouston
The title of the post was, Surfcoast Australia because I live within the Surfcoast Shire of Victoria, Just outside of Geelong, Torquay.
Are you Australian...

Thanks for the advice Frank,

The fumes are coming from the dipstick,

The car has 140, 000k on the clock but looks like it has not been well cared for.

The coolant sludge is old coolant,...

Thanks Dave T,

I have decided to go with my head, the sludgy brown coolant, the fumes from the crankcase and the rattle from the top end really sealed it.

But it drove great. Darn