I have a 1995 900S conv., 2.3l that is hesitating under wide open throttle,
even at low (2200) RPM. It will accelerate for about 3 seconds, then buck
sharply. The recent services performed by the dealer for the previous owner
to try to cure the problem were: new temp. sensor, new fuel pump. The
distributor is new as well as the wires and plugs. I have replaced the
thermostat (stuck open) and a few vacuum hoses that were cracked. The
rubber intake piece that attaches to the airflow meter and the intake is in
good shape. Any ideas as to what I should look at next? The check engine
light came on the last time it acted up, cutting off at idle. Thanks for
any help.
Grunff - 23 Jun 2004 14:55 GMT
> I have a 1995 900S conv., 2.3l that is hesitating under wide open throttle,
> even at low (2200) RPM. It will accelerate for about 3 seconds, then buck
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> light came on the last time it acted up, cutting off at idle. Thanks for
> any help.
This is likely to be a fuel issue, since it only happens at WOT. Things
to check: fuel filter and pressure regulator.

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riserman@optonline.net - 23 Jun 2004 16:16 GMT
Jody,
Are you using high octane (i.e. knock resistant) gas? Lower octane
gasoline in a Saab Turbo can provoke knocking, which in turn activates a
built in knock sensor. Try premium gas.
Bob
> I have a 1995 900S conv., 2.3l that is hesitating under wide open throttle,
> even at low (2200) RPM. It will accelerate for about 3 seconds, then buck
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> light came on the last time it acted up, cutting off at idle. Thanks for
> any help.
andrewunix - 23 Jun 2004 20:08 GMT
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:16:39 -0400, riserman@optonline.net suggested:
: Jody,
:
: Are you using high octane (i.e. knock resistant) gas? Lower octane
: gasoline in a Saab Turbo can provoke knocking, which in turn activates a
: built in knock sensor. Try premium gas.
The NG 900 S 2.3L is naturally aspirated.

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