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#2168 of 2231 Re: 2001 Saab 95 sedan - transmission whinning in park & neutral [saabhouston] by waterdr Jan 12, 2008 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: saabhouston (Dec 06, 2007 9:43 am) Sounds like a bad bearing on a pulley such as the alternator.
#2169 of 2231 sounds and whirring by captainuncle Feb 08, 2008 (11:07 am)
Hi all,          I have a 2002 9-5 with ~ 68K miles on it. Car runs like a dream for the most part, but I've noticed something peculiar (and a little alarming) on occasion. After exiting the highway and stopping at a stop sign, I've noticed that the engine noise gets loud for a bit - there is then a whirring sound like a motorcycle from the engine - and then magically, everything returns to normal. Car then runs fine. No idea what's causing this - taking it to an independent mechanic to troubleshoot. Has anyone had a similar experience? Thanks
#2170 of 2231 Want to buy...but concerned by psivart Feb 12, 2008 (4:04 pm)
All,   I am thinking about puchasing a 2000 2.3l Turbo 9 5. The car has 168,000 miles though. All highway miles. Exterior/Interior immaculate. Car lived in Boston first 7 years. I am not sure of service history, but can I get another 100K miles out of the car without dumping loads of $ in to it? I can get the car for $4K. The current owner is the second owner and has had no problems thus far...I would just ahte to get it home and then....I've owned three other Saabs and love the cars, just don't have any experience with the 9 5.   Any thoughts?   Thanks, Travis
#2171 of 2231 Some thoughts? by zene Feb 15, 2008 (9:00 am)
I have a saab 95 Aero, 2000. For the past two weeks or so, I'll start the car in the morning, reverse out of the driveway, put the car in drive...and all that happens is the engine revs, car doesn't move...then suddently jumps forward and drives fine?!??! A couple times it also did that when I just slowed down to turn a corner (then it felt like it was going to stall). I thought it may have been related to the cold weather; when this started happening it was about -15 overnights, but it's warmer now, and there is no difference. The car has had always had it's regular maintenance. Can anyone tell me what could be causing this? Replies to this message: sweetseet (Feb 15, 2008 9:58 am) zene (Feb 15, 2008 11:24 am)
#2172 of 2231 Re: Some thoughts? [zene] by sweetseet Feb 15, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: zene (Feb 15, 2008 9:00 am) Sounds like a bad switch. There is a switch that registers what gear you are shifiting into (i.e reverse, drive). Sounds like you have a faulty one...not a hard part to replace but got to get it from a dealer. Replies to this message: zene (Feb 15, 2008 11:24 am)
#2173 of 2231 Re: Some thoughts? [sweetseet] by zene Feb 15, 2008 (11:24 am)
Replying to: sweetseet (Feb 15, 2008 9:58 am) Well, it does what I explained earlier when i switch gears...but it's also stalled twice when I slow down to turn corners (soon after I leave my house). Also, it has lagged a couple times getting on the highway...doesn't pick up speed quick like it did before this problem started...then jumps forward slightly and catches on. (automatic transmission). Any thoughts? Thanks so much for your input!
#2175 of 2231 hard to start..with white smoke and smeel of fuel by h20man5 Mar 14, 2008 (12:04 pm)
2001 Saab 9-5 with 87000 miles.. I have had this car for 7 months.. have already spent almost 2000 on it. It now is hard to start in the mornings for the first start but gets better through out the day. It is in a garage which is about 45 degrees right now. It will emit a bit of smelly white smoke with a slight smell of fuel upon start up and will run rough for about five seconds until it seems to get ahold of itself... any ideas... thanks Replies to this message: sweetseet (Mar 14, 2008 12:19 pm) foftre (Apr 05, 2008 1:01 pm)
#2176 of 2231 Re: hard to start..with white smoke and smeel of fuel [h20man5] by sweetseet Mar 14, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: h20man5 (Mar 14, 2008 12:04 pm) you need a turbo. approx $1200.00 through the dealer...but I have been taking my car to Ramsey Mazda....they have Saab techs there and their labor rate is cheaper so I save. I just feel more comfortable with the warranty on parts that dealers give....I have been screwed by local shops before.   Good luck!
#2177 of 2231 Saab 9-5, sputters on acceleration by jscottk Mar 14, 2008 (1:24 pm)
I have a '99 Saab 9-5 SE with 117K miles on it - just recently it started sputtering when I hit the gas and rpm's hit around 3000. It seems to do this less when I'm in the 'sport' mode. Any ideas?   Scott

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