What kind of ignition system does a Saab 9000 have?
The MY93 9000’s had a special version of T5 different from all others (94-98). Also, for owners of 2003+ 9-3’s, your Saab has a coil pack ignition system, which has 1 individual coil pack per cylinder and is operated by Saabs Trionic 8 system.
Why did Saab come up with the DI system?
The advances of turbocharging, and Saabs innovation with turbochargers, outgrew the performance and ability provided by distributor style ignition systems, so Saab developed the DI system to work with its new Trionic systems. The DI also cleans the plugs after you shut the car off.
Can a bad idle control valve cause stalling?
This is controlled by the engine’s computer. Sometimes parts go bad, which results in your car idling strangely or stalling. Check to see if your idle control valve is functioning properly before attempting to replace it. Look for a high engine idle. A common symptom of a faulty idle control valve can be a high idle.
Who is the Royal Warrant holder of Saab?
Saab is the exclusive automobile royal warrant holder as appointed by the King of Sweden. It was originally a division, established in 1944, of the Swedish Aeroplan company.
What makes a 1991 Saab 900 stall while driving?
1991 Saab 900 with 120,000 miles. While driving the engine just cuts out without any warning. The following parts have been replaced: throttle position switch, ignition module, fuel pump. The only code the Saab dealer can read is “mass air flow sensor – mixture too lean”.
Is the fuel pump on the bottom of the Saab 900?
For what it’s worth, I did find an ’89 SAAB 900 n/a fuel pump and after checking eeuroparts.com, it appears that’s on the same compatibility list as my 900. It looks like it’s complete, except for possibly a fitting that’s on the bottom of the assembly.
What is the AMM on a Saab 900?
The AMM is the Air Mass Meter, also known as the Air Flow Meter, the unit that snaps on between the air filter and the intake manifold. The fuel for any CIS system is controled by the position of a rod inside the fuel control head.
Is there a problem with my Saab 9-5?
I am not a car mechanic so please excuse my ignorance but… my manual Saab 9-5 has increasing problems starting. The symptoms are as follows. When I turn the ignition the lights on the dashboard come on. Sometimes there is just complete silence. Sometimes I can hear the start motor. Sometimes the car actually starts.
The MY93 9000’s had a special version of T5 different from all others (94-98). Also, for owners of 2003+ 9-3’s, your Saab has a coil pack ignition system, which has 1 individual coil pack per cylinder and is operated by Saabs Trionic 8 system.
The advances of turbocharging, and Saabs innovation with turbochargers, outgrew the performance and ability provided by distributor style ignition systems, so Saab developed the DI system to work with its new Trionic systems. The DI also cleans the plugs after you shut the car off.
What kind of parts do I need for my Saab 9-5?
Abbott Saab stock an extensive range of replacement and performance parts for your 9-5. Not sure what part you need or need some advice on how to improve your car? Get in touch with our friendly team of experts.
How long has the Saab 9-5 been in production?
We have now owned and sold many 9-5 models, both petrol and diesel, so believe our own experiences of what to buy will be of great interest to you. The ‘Old 9-5’ was in production for 12 years and by all standards became an outstanding car, especially the Aero models from 2002 onwards.
What’s the stage 1 upgrade on a Saab World?
New companies in the mid west are JZW, BCB, or Vtuner in the east and a host of others like Miked. A stage 1 will move you up about 30/40 horses. I have the 2.0t. With the low-pressure engine is the Maptune improvement of performance just a little sharper than BSRs, maybe most obvious with regard to torque over a band.
What’s the gas mileage on a Saab 9-5?
Gas mileage is a rather complex story. The empirical mileage from the MY2000 9-5 we had, 2.0t 150hp, stage 1 (215hp/353Nm!) was approx. 10% increase on highway, 0% mixed and 20% decreased city (living in a hilly area, being “lightfooted on the pedal”). Enjoy!
Are there any replacement parts for the Saab 900?
Abbott Saab stock an extensive range of replacement and performance parts for your 900. Not sure what part you need or need some advice on how to improve your car? Get in touch with our friendly team of experts. The car that made Saab. The classic 900 underpinned Saab’s move as a world-wide auto-maker.
What was the marketing campaign for the Saab 900?
Saab’s 1980s marketing campaign for the 900 played to this crowd, with delightfully wink-wink, nudge-nudge copy: “Astound your friends. Confound your enemies. Buy a Saab,” reads one; “These Saabs may draw an occasional glance or two. (Or three.)” reads another.
Where can I get an Abbott Saab 900 tuned?
As always, racing this model provided us with a valuable insight into the workings of this classic car. Since those long gone race days, a succession of Classic 900’s have been tuned at Abbott Racing, or at other tuners around the world using our proven products.
When did the Saab 900 get anti lock brakes?
All 8 valve turbo engines were replaced by 16 valves in the late 1980s, and anti-lock brakes became standard in 1990.. From 1991 onwards, the classic generation Saab 900 had redesigned seats that had previously been sold on the company’s 9000 model.
How many miles does a 9-5 linear have?
I have 85K miles on my 2003 9-5 Linear with the 2.3t and 5 speed automatic transmission. At a little over 60K the transmission started slipping intermetently between 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. I had the transmission serviced with a complete flush at around 65K miles.
What was the inspiration for the Saab 9000?
Unlike the 900, the 9000 kept the ignition switch in the more conventional steering column position rather than between the front seats. The inspiration for the seats was taken by Björn Envall from The Muppet Show ‘s Pigs in Space, a sketch by the late puppeteer Jim Henson . In total, 503,087 Saab 9000s were manufactured.
What kind of Turbo do I need for a Saab 9000?
For 500bhp a Garret GT30R turbo will be required, 630cc/min injectors, bigger fuel pump, cams, gas flowed head and a tubular exhaust manifold. If you want to keep the free revving nature of the 2 litre, fit the 2.3 cylinder head as its much freer flowing and bolts straight on and lowers the compression ratio.
How do you remove ignition cylinder from Saab?
Use an Allen key (hex wrench/key) or other curved metal rod/tool to push in the release on the ignition cylinder. You have to push a bit to the side in the direction of the red arrow. The top of the red arrow ponts to the release on the cylinder.