20 Most Recent 1994 Saab 9000 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Could be the fan thermoswitch. The thermoswitch, if there is one*, is located on the lower portion of the radiator just in front of the turbo outlet pipe. Here is a picture.
You may also have one of the fan relays failing. (On some cars, there were two relays, one for low speed and one for high). Here is a picture.
For general diagnostics of the cooling system, go here.
2 stage cooling fan wiring diagram here.
This also will tell you where to find other components to check, like the fan speed resistor, and provide other diagnostic checks.

Go to Dayco serpentine belt diagrams online.

Common issue on ZF transmissions. Reverse clutch failed and the only way is overhaul/change transmission :(

If the starter is left in the engaged position ( trying to start the engine) the first thing to fail will be the pinion over-ride clutch and then the armature wires melt out and the starter is dead.. If it costs you a new starter motor that will be an expensive lesson for you to fix problems when they occur and not leave it for RON (lat-er -RON)

NO, these are put on cars to stop them from being stolen

try replacing the headlamp switch-cheers Denny

CPS is located behind the crankshaft pulley.

Cheers guys but it's not a key fob, it's a weird torpedo shaped device you press directly onto a small metal disc beneath the immobiliser light. It's an old L reg Saab 9000. Any ideas?

Read the owner's manual about jump starting. It may be different than 'normal' cars. Also, the lights flashing is probably related to the car's alarm needing reset. .....again read the owner's manual for more info.GL,Td

You can take your altinator into any parts store and the can bench test it or you can purchase an load tester to hook up to your battery and it will tell you if your alternater is keeping up with the battery. Hope this helps

bad pressure plate or stuck throw out bearing.

These fans should not be running continually. Make sure thermostat is not stuck. Test temp sensors and fan relay if fans on and engine is not hot. If hot. Check or replace thermostat. should not be more than 160

Your fuel pump works better and last longer when the fuel in your tanx is more than half filled because it makes the fuel pump to be fully submerged in the fuel and it cools the fuel pump in that process.