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1996 Saab 900 Questions & Answers
96 900 SE turbo, brake light and tail light
1996 SAAB 900 SE Brakelight Failure SID info
- stalls in reverse etc.
The problem lies with the grounding point in the left rear body cavity on the floor, see the diagram.
Rust eventually destorys the ground and the car will not run in reverse nor do the backup lignts or the rear hatch defroster work amongst other things
Re-attach the grounding wire to an existing welded stud on the side body panel and the problem is solved.
Saab 900 automatic wont seem to go into reverse first time
He is probably referring to the fluid level in the transmission - filler tube with a check rod attached to the cap is under the hood. These Japanese transmissions have many problems as they get older, so you could be looking at replacing it.
I have a Saab 900SE
The convertible top can be set into manual mode using
the red lever behind the back passenger seats. The tonneau cover locking motor
has to be disconnected. The top motor in the trunk has to disconnect as
well and can be reconnected if require for automatic function of convertible
top. Manual mode is for
emergency raising of the top only, so all you get is the manual latches on the
first bow. the tonneau and fifth bow won't operate, so you're supposed to
immediately go to get the problem remedied after emergency operation.
To get the latches to lock
the top either up or down in manual mode?
To gain access to the 5th
bow locks in the back, the plastic cover attached to the underside of the
Tonneau cover was removed, the motor for the locks removed, and the back seat
folded down. If you are inside the car and kneeling on the now folded down
passenger seat, there should be 2 slots about 5 inches wide, just big enough
for you to put your arm through, in the cover bag. You can manually lock and
unlock the latches now.You can attach a pull-cord to act as a handle for
each lock.
For when you want to lock
the Tonneau cover down with the top down and folded away, small springs about 2
inches long has to be removed from both the left and right sides. If you
pull on the large black, metal arm located in the truck with 2 metal
cables/wires connected, you will notice this operates the locks.
Fold away the top
and make sure the locks are open. Then put the Tonneau cover down. Use a
carabiner clip to attach a 20 lb weight to the metal arm discussed earlier;
pulling it down. This will activate the locks. Walk to each side and push down
on the Tonneau cover to ensure they are fully engaged.
In automatic convertible
top it takes 2 minutes.In manual it will take 5 minutes to make the top down or
up.
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My clutch is slipping so
you need a new clutch, try this, apply the brake,, and try moving the car , normally when increasing the rpm's a motor (and good clutch) will win out every time, if you can raise the rpm's and it still stalls out you have other issues, But My bet would be you need a clutch replacement
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