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#2362 of 2411 Re: Please help me figure out what is wrong with my Saab's transmission [mi [kiawah] by burdawg Jul 18, 2008 (5:46 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Jul 17, 2008 6:49 pm) I don't know much about Saabs, and most people say it's better for me if I keep it that way.
#2363 of 2411 Re: Please help me figure out what is wrong with my Saab's transmission [mi by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 18, 2008 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: burdawg (Jul 17, 2008 6:19 pm) My feeling exactly. Why doesn't a shop simply test the alternator instead of throwing expensive parts at this car? If the alternator is bad, and we have low voltage throughout the electrical system, that will screw up all the computers in the car anyway and might cause these symptoms.   "limp mode" sounds like a good guess, but why can't they read the codes instead of guessing?   Does ANYONE know what they are doing here, is the question of the day!
#2364 of 2411 by wtd44 Jul 21, 2008 (9:14 am)
Does Saab have an oversight administration of some sort, such as "district managers" or a rough equivalent? I wonder if such a manufacturer's representative could help out in this sort of situation. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 21, 2008 2:23 pm) misben (Jul 22, 2008 6:17 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 22, 2008 9:24 am)
#2365 of 2411 Re: [wtd44] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 21, 2008 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: wtd44 (Jul 21, 2008 9:14 am) Not on this old a car. Saab will just give you the "all our dealers are independent businesses" form letter I fear. Replies to this message: misben (Jul 22, 2008 6:17 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 22, 2008 9:24 am)
#2366 of 2411 Re: [Mr_Shiftright] by misben Jul 22, 2008 (6:17 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 21, 2008 2:23 pm) That is exactly what I got from them. I had contacted them before because the dealer that replaced the engine had done a terrible job and they had the car there for over 4 months on and off mostly on and always being towed to them.   I am being told now that since the engine replacement was only 2000 miles ago, that it is possible that they did not line up the transmission correctly when they replaced the engine. Can that happen? Is there a torque alignment for the transmission when the engine is replaced? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 22, 2008 9:24 am)
#2367 of 2411 Re: [misben] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 22, 2008 (9:24 am)
Replying to: misben (Jul 22, 2008 6:17 am) Sure there are all kinds of ways to screw it up.
#2368 of 2411 clutch cable madness by jmurd Jul 27, 2008 (9:12 am)
I have been fighting clutch cable problems for about a year now. At first it just started busting the casing around the cable. So I changed the clutch plate pressure plate to bearing fork and pivot ball. Which were all worn out. It lasted for a couple weeks and blew out the cable again. Well this time when I replaced the cable it seems way too loose. And I can't even get it in a gear now. I am at a loss and cant afford to get another car its just not possible I have to fix this one. Any suggestions would be very appreciated. It's a 93 mustang 5.0 mostly stock nothing big modified. I bought it from the original owners who were an older cpl so it hasn't been passed around. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 27, 2008 1:41 pm)
#2369 of 2411 Re: clutch cable madness [jmurd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 27, 2008 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: jmurd (Jul 27, 2008 9:12 am) Removal      1. Lift the clutch pedal to its upward most position to disengage the pawl and quadrant. Push the quadrant forward, unhook the cable from the quadrant and allow to slowly swing rearward.    2. Open the hood. Remove the screw retaining cable assembly insulator to the dash panel.    3. Pull the cable through the dash panel and into the engine compartment. Remove cable bracket screw from fender apron.    4. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.    5. On 5.OL engines, remove the dust cover from the bell housing.    6. Remove the clip retainer retaining cable assembly to the bell housing.    7. On 5.OL engines, slide the ball on the end of the cable assembly through the hole in the clutch release lever and remove the cable.    8. On 2.3L OHC engines, remove hairpin clip, clevis pin and clevis from end of cable.   Installation   CAUTION: The clutch pedal must be lifted to disengage the adjusting mechanism during cable installation. Failure to do so will result in damage to the self-adjuster mechanism.   CAUTION: Under no circumstances should a prying instrument such as a screwdriver or a pry bar be used to install the cable into the quadrant.      1. Insert the cable through the hole in the bell housing and through the hole in the clutch release lever. On 5.OL engines, slide the ball on the end of the cable assembly into cable ball pocket on clutch release lever. On 2.3L OHC engines, place cable ball into clevis. Install clevis and clevis pin onto clutch release lever and into clevis pin.    2. Install the clip retainer retaining the cable assembly to the bell housing.    3. Install the dust shield on the bell housing (5.OL).    4. Push the cable assembly into the engine compartment and lower the vehicle. Install cable bracket screw in fender apron.    5. Push the cable assembly into the hole in the dash panel and secure the insulator with a screw.    6. Install the cable assembly by lifting the clutch pedal to disengage the pawl and quadrant. Then pushing the quadrant forward, hook the end of the cable over the rear of the quadrant.    7. Depress clutch pedal several times to adjust cable.
#2370 of 2411 Re: 1992 Diamante by ollie502 Aug 02, 2008 (6:23 am)
Replying to: dangnabbit (Oct 11, 2002 3:18 pm) I have a 1992 Diamante. It is stuck in one gear I replaced the ECM a couple of years ago for another problem. Car sat for a month or so. When I went to drive it, had only one gear plus reverse. All the places that sell ECM say that there is a Transmission Control Unit. I can't find one. I have taken the whole car apart and there is not one. I think the ECM and the TCU are the same unit. I know when there a problem with these cars, the trans goes in to a "fail safe" mode. It will go into reverse very hard and has only one gear. Any body got any ideas what I need to do?? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 02, 2008 6:32 pm)
#2371 of 2411 Re: [dangnabbit] by josap Aug 02, 2008 (8:19 am)
Replying to: dangnabbit (Oct 11, 2002 3:18 pm) My car is a 92 Metro Automatic. I donot beieve my problem is a computer fault but a sticking valve. I adjusted the cable and added some Lucas conditioner and it seemed to help but the problem will intermittently occur mainly when the car has been driven awhile. After it downshifts it has trouble going into 3rd (highway speeds)

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