Top 20 1991 Saab 9000 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

CHECK BRAKE FLUID FIRST IF ALL IS GOOD. YOUR PROBLEM COULD BE IN THE HYDRALIC CONTROL UNIT OR MASTERCYLINDER AND THE CAB OR CONTROLLER ANTI LOCK BRAKE.THE CAB IS THE BRAIN FOR THE ABS UNIT IT CONTROLS SOLENOIDS TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.HAVE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM CODE SCAN FOR A FAULT CODE.

Turbochargers do not kick in they always work from the time you start your engine to time you shut it off, normally the fault of turbo means you have loss of oil and black smoke of the exhaust, if there is a loss of power it can mean few things and it is only diagnostics and proper garage to tell, as well it can be a fault in the fuel system. Get it checked properly.

Take of all panel and then you can remove the switch from bottom without damaging or scratching any plastic.

Have a large drain pan and remove the trans pan carefully. Then remove the filter. Install the new filter and pan with provided gaskets as given in the filter kit. Add trans fluid and check the level with the enginge running in park. Top off till full. Usually 4 quarts are needed

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sounds like the remote has got a dead battery

have the cuts check by the dealership if the codes match the cuts made. I think since the car is older than ten years the wear inside the lock cylinder is too severe so that is why the new key will not work.
I am a cetified locksmith so I do know what I am trying to explain to you

Yes, this is the most probable cause.  But it could also signal that you lost all the oil thru a leak (i've seen cases in which the plug of the oil pan has fallen off). You should take your car directly to a shop, if the engine works even for a little time without oil it will be ruined.

They are incorporated in the throw out bearing these days so replace as required as a unit

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Just a thought. How low was the tank when you filled up. I know alot of sediment builds up and have heard of similar problems. So I have made a habbit not to go below 1/4 tank to prevent from clogging the fuel system. That is what I would check. It sound like you have a good hold on the mechanical aspect. Verify your fuel inlet screen at the tank or the filter is not clogged. Only other thing I can reccomend after that is have a reputable shop do a systematic pressure check on the lines starting from the fuel source. Good luck.

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I had the same thing happen. There is no manual release, which means you have to replace the fuse that is blown causing it to lock. It was the central lock fuse in my case. But as I was almost out of gas and at the gas station, I had to pry it open....Not the best thing but it worked.

Hood Cable Removal & Issues Hood cable failures are common on the Saab cars. The typical issue with the cable is that the end breaks off causing the cable to no longer open the hood. In-order to open the hood when this happens one must push a screwdriver between the hood and the grille and push the hood release back in-order to release the latch. Replacement of the cable is the only cure.

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Check the compression on that cylinder and the adjacent cylinder. If it is not too difficult, it would be good to check all of the cylinders. If there is leakage on the adjacent cylinder there's your problem. The engine is getting pressure on number 8 when the lifter is in the wrong position at the bottom of travel and the pushrod can't help but to bend. If you have a warranty, have the valve springs on 8 checked for proper strength I.E (190 pounds). There should be specifications for this motor.

hi..make sure power is getting to the fuel injector.you may also
want to check the fuel pressure also the intake manifold which
may have a leak that can cause a misfire as well.
check it out..
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Fixed it myself. I checked power and ground on fuel pump, then w/rubber mallet I banged the fuel tank and the fuel pump went on for a few seconds while someone cranked car, it started for arou 20 -30 seconds. This helped me diagn. the problem and I put in a new fuel assembly.\

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I had the same problem, it was solved be reprogramming the central locking system. This can usually only be done at a dealer.

Follow the top right large radiator hose to the block. The hose is attached to the thermostat housing which is bolted to the block. As you may suspect, the thermostat is located in the thermostat housing. Remove a couple of 10mm bolts and two 13mm bolts. 

hi den the 2.3 has a hydulic tensioner that is non ajustable if the belt is lose this will need replaceing