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  1. 9-5 Workshop
    Got strange issue with Saab 9-5 2.3t LPT(235e) /MT /99MY. Almost a year sometimes if i drop gas pedal from more than 2200rpm - engine goes under 500rpm and again sometimes engine stalls. Here is video: - This happens not every time, sometimes once a week, sometimes few times a day - Almost...
  2. 9-5 Workshop
    My car suddenly stalls quite often. The car always cranks and after several tries, it will start normally but randomly stalls again and again. Since the problem began I noticed the following: -Sometimes the engine sounds like if there is an air leakage -The car is dripping oil Only one time the...
  3. 9-5 Workshop
    I just bought a 2002 9-5 with 68K on it. This car was not running when I bought it. I replaced the CSP sensor, the spark plugs, several vacume hoses, DIC and bought a new battery. Now I can start the car and it drives for awhile but after about 15 mins it start to run rough and dies. Other times...
  4. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Have a 04 9-3 ARC 2.0 Turbo Below 40 degrees F car runs fine Above 40-45 degrees when car gets to operating temp dies on me and will not start back Disconnect battery and starts back I have replaced CPS with Bosch unit Checked all vacuum hoses Really about to pull what hair I have left out...
  5. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Hi! Please take a minute to give me your thoughts on this problem that is keeping me from driving. My 1998 Saab 900S Turbo stalls on surface streets. This could be something simple. I’m a gal who hasn’t worked on cars much so I unfortunately rely on repair shops who may or may not be competent...
  6. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I have a 2008, 9-3, 6 speed and on occasion when i start the engine it will just stall out on me almost immediately. it will go up to 1000 rpm for a few seconds when i start then just shut off. i keep the clutch in the whole time and dont touch the gas then it will just stall out. it comes and...
  7. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    I have a 2008, 9-3, 6 speed and on occasion when i start the engine it will just stall out on me almost immediately. it will go up to 1000 rpm for a few seconds when i start then just shut off. i keep the clutch in the whole time and dont touch the gas then it will just stall out. it comes and...
  8. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    00 9-3 automatic. Check eng light came on codes showed misfires.. changed IDM, plugs looked good, reset ECU; drove fine two days, (no light no issue) now same prob with 1251 and 1260 codes only. Must hold accelerator down to start and 30 seconds after or will stall. I was advised to calibrate...
  9. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    My 1999 Saab 9-3 Sputters a little when you try to start it. After a few sputters it stalls. I am looking for suggestions on what might be wrong. I am thinking the fuel pump, but when a car dies like this I feel the possibilities are endless. Any ideas.
  10. 9-5 Workshop
    Hello Saab owners. I am new to the forum but have extensive experience with Saabs. I just had a 9-5 with this unique problem. i could not find anything online or any other forum. hope this can help somebody. i know i wouldve like to see it. this is from a 1999 9-5 with 2.3. Vehicle would start...
  11. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I have a strange erratic issue, drove to work but pulled in to shops, tried to start the car, it revved then cuts out, if I try to restart straight away it just turns, leave it 5 secs, it starts then cuts out 3 secs later. Got it towed to garage, hey presto no probs. Drove back to work 30...
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