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new to saabs got a question - 2/25/2008 10:12:30 PM    04arc   Posts: 4 Joined: 2/25/2008 Status: offline so im switching up the import scene here and went with an 04 9-3 arc     but when it gets down to about half a tank of gas the turbo doesnt spool in first or second and barely third when i accelerate  but fourth and fifth it does... what the hell is that about?   is it supposed to do that shit or is saab gunna have to fix my shit?   thanks in advance Post #: 1

RE: new to saabs got a question - 2/26/2008 6:27:36 AM    Roto Posts: 1175 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline 1st and 2nd are usually limited....but what you're describing doesn't sound right _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to 04arc) Post #: 2

RE: new to saabs got a question - 2/26/2008 12:42:41 PM    04arc   Posts: 4 Joined: 2/25/2008 Status: offline it feels like a shortened throttle really bc if i stand on the gas with alot of force it spools a little better.... its fine when i have over half a tank but once it gets there it starts acting gay.... love the car but hate this shit... i really hope its not supposed to do that bc ill have to reprogram the ecu bc its gay (in reply to Roto) Post #: 3

RE: new to saabs got a question - 2/26/2008 1:35:06 PM    Roto Posts: 1175 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline Um...no other symptoms???  That is really wierd. _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to 04arc) Post #: 4

RE: new to saabs got a question - 2/26/2008 2:18:52 PM    04arc   Posts: 4 Joined: 2/25/2008 Status: offline yea i know it is and no check engine light or anything on.... o yea i just got it down to below a 1/4 tank and started running strong through all the gears again... its  i cant be having this shit happen to me at the track bc i like to run between half and quarter tank of gas    i will probably be paying saab a visit soon if it keeps up (in reply to Roto) Post #: 5

RE: new to saabs got a question - 2/26/2008 4:58:23 PM    Roto Posts: 1175 Joined: 12/18/2006 Status: offline It could have something to do with an old fuel filter... _____________________________ 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door. She's back and better than ever Philly Region Autocross (in reply to 04arc) Post #: 6

RE: new to saabs got a question - 2/26/2008 7:03:31 PM    04arc   Posts: 4 Joined: 2/25/2008 Status: offline it supposedly just recieved an oil change at the shop i got it from  i call b.s. on that anyways (in reply to Roto) Post #: 7

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