Posted on Aug 19, 2009

Check engine and check gearbox lights

I JUST bought a used 1997 saab 900s with 155,000 miles on it. Everything was fine, in fact the car was just inspected in august!! Today as I drove it to work (its first official drive for me) the check engine light went on. Then, on my way back from the store after work my check gearbox light came on! Please someone help...it runs fine. The only thing I noticed was a slight hesitation if I'm starting from a stop...but it is very inconsistent. Anyways I'm that its either a horrible coincidence or that I got scammed :(

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You don't have spark plugs you have an ignition cassette and it is probably what your issue is. Probably the reason the last person ditched the car, no one could figure it out or they didn't want to pay $800 to fix it.

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As Saab is in relation to Subaru.....the first thing I would check is the spark plugs, ignition coil and spark plug wires. Have a technician check them for carbon tracking as if you are getting some hesitation and is inconsistant you may very well have a missfire. Minor problem but could be costly depending upon if it's got a single coil or one for each cylinder.

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