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1999 Saab 9-5 Questions & Answers
P1181 diagnostic code
P 1181 code- long fuel trim max value air fuel lean.possible causes fuel filter clogged or restricted-fuel injectors dirty or restricted-fuel level too low during heavy acceleration events- fuel pressure regulator has failed.not supplying enough fuel- water or alcohol in fuel causing low 02 sensor signal during acceleration.
Can't get the key out of a 99 saab 9-5
This may or may not work,it worked on a different car. Try shaking the steering wheel back and forth while pulling on key, or turning ignition. Hope it helps.
2000 9-5 wagon 2.3L turbo. trouble light comes on
For the amount of money it will cost it would be worth changing the thermostat anyway. They aren't very expensive and reasonably easy to repair.
Water pump replacements are more expensive AND more work. Try the cheaper one first as thermostats are known to wear out.
If the overflow tank is backing up it will be because the safety valve built into the water pump is diverting built up pressure.
Missing, running rough
head gaskets do not "dry out"
running rough indicates injector problems --stale fuel dirty injectors or sticking injectors
run the fault codes to determine fault area
oil around spark plugs indicates that the rocker cover seal under the plug tube is leaking into the plug area
Power steering pump failure
there may have been air trapped in the power steering system. Keep a close eye on the system & your oil. Make sure your not leaking (wrong filter etc.)
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