no CEL or other warning lights, do not know how to tell if in limp home mode, no unusual noises from the engine bay. Steve
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19 years ago
saab 9-5
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19 years ago
I had one experience with "Limp Home".
This was caused by defective Sensor(s) in the throttle body.
I experienced two phenomena: (1) Engine would not idle when cold. As soon as it warmed up while I held the throttle down to get about 1000 rpm it idled perfectly.
(2) If I attempted to drive over 69, 70 mph, the engine would quickly but gradually, shut down.After two restarts I drove at 65 mph at most to my destination (about 200 miles) and then to the Saab dealer around the corner..
Eight Hundred US dollars later, I was good to go with a new throttle body. I cannot complain this is my first "repair" and I am now at 108K miles and starting into the fifth year.
Malcolm Mason
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19 years ago
Took my saab 9-5 to the dealer who diagnosed a seized turbo. Wow ,what a price this is costing me as well two new sensors in the engine. Steve. Thanks for all the suggestions anyway.