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Mis -type
by ipcguy
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Sep 25, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Sorry , the last sentence on my previous message should read--Can any experts help.
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Re: Car stutters while on highway, stops at lights [jwooda33]
by saabnut1
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Sep 27, 2008 (8:04 pm)
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Replying to: jwooda33 (Apr 07, 2008 10:50 am)
I had a similar problem on my 99 Saab 9-5. The issue was, the drive belt tension pulley got locked up and it caused the drive belt to snap and shut down the engine. Your car may be having a symptom of this problem. I suggest you take it to a mechanic you can trust and ask them to specifically check the condition of the tension pulley. They may not able to tell the condition just looking at it, if that is the case, I would just have it replaced for your peace of mind. These things wear out eventually and cause you lots of headaches later.
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Serpentine belt
by ipcguy
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Dec 22, 2008 (5:45 pm)
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I have a '99 9-5 which has a rattling sound when the car is at idle in drive or reverse. Sounds fine when on the road. The dealer says it's caused by the wrong belt which bypasses a pulley. They want to replace it. Please advise.
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Saab Parts
by ipcguy
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Jan 02, 2009 (5:27 pm)
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Can someone recommend a parts supplier online for 9-5 parts either used or new?
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Re: Saab 9-5 fails to start [tnels77]
by zooburgh33
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Jan 07, 2009 (7:56 pm)
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Replying to: tnels77 (Sep 23, 2008 10:45 am)
I know this is a late response, but it may help others who experience this problem. It is actually quite simple. The problem you are experiencing has to do with the neutral safety switch that is located in front of the battery. The car is unable to sense if it is in park or in neutral, so it will not start. This switch will have to be replaced. The cost is around $175 dollars for the part and should take no more than an hour of labor. A Saab dealership will never find this problem, because they are there to make money, and will just waste your time, take your car to a reputable European car mechanic and tell him/her this problem, they will believe you, unlike the Saab dealership, and your car will start everytime after the replacement.
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Re: Saab Parts [ipcguy]
by zooburgh33
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Jan 07, 2009 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: ipcguy (Jan 02, 2009 5:27 pm)
A great place to start is www.saabnet.com, you will find almost everything you need there including parts suppliers. One of the best one-stop shops on the net is www.saabusaparts.com
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Re: Saab Parts [zooburgh33]
by ipcguy
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Jan 11, 2009 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: zooburgh33 (Jan 07, 2009 8:09 pm)
Thanks. this is helpful. I have seen the site but wasn't sure how relaible they are.
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9-5 Comfort and reliability
by stevenb226
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Feb 07, 2009 (9:23 pm)
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Considering a used 9-5 Arc...had several 9000 that I liked but was always annoyed with the narrow width of seats and the rough idle (car seemed to rock at standstill)...several folks have suggested I consider the Arc because the seats are different (??? is this true) ...does the rough idle continue?
Any other input would be appreciated.
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white residue on oil stick
by chuckwagon2
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Mar 08, 2009 (7:26 am)
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Hello, the major engine failure light in my '02' 9-5 linear came on but there was no noticeable change in the engines..until today. the engine started to vibrate and not increase rpm in third gear. i let off the gas, dropped a gear and continued on with no more problems. when i got home i checked what a dummy owner can check, oil level, and noticed a whitish residue at the bottom (the oil level was fine). i'm currently about a 1,000 miles from the next scheduled oil change. Any ideas what might cause the residue?
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Re: white residue on oil stick [chuckwagon2]
by crestonave
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Mar 08, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: chuckwagon2 (Mar 08, 2009 7:26 am)
Possibly water. Could be a leak in the head gasket which is allowing water to mix with the oil. Oil of course will be on top of the water. I'm no expert but that's what it sounds like to me.
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