Engine - Long Cranking Time To Start
SI No. 234-2285PI No.
Date: June 2001
Distr. All
9-5
Improving starting times
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 from M99 VIN X3042510 to M00.
Background
If an owner is dissatisfied with the cranking time required to start the engine, especially if the fuel level is below 1/4 tank, improvement may be achieved by following the procedure described.
Symptoms
Extended cranking time.
Parts Required
Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump following WIS, see group 2. Engine Fuel system (petrol) - Adjusting, changing - Fuel pump.
2. Cut the fuel line as in the illustration. Use a sharp knife and make sure the line is not pinched together.
Important
Be careful not to bend or damage the level sensor arm.
3. Remove the ejector from the pump by prying out the locking tabs (fingers) from the stop lug with a small screwdriver, turn the ejector 30° and pull it out.
4. Fit the new ejector with check valve to the pump. Make sure that the locking tabs (fingers) on the ejector sit correctly in relationship to the stop lug on the pump.
5. Join the new ejector to the cut fuel line using a quick-release coupling. Make sure that the lines are completely pressed into the coupling.
The quick-release coupling can be removed by pressing in the blue ring on the end while pulling out the line.
6. Fit the pump (using a new seal) in the fuel tank following WIS, see group 2. Engine - Fuel system (petrol) - Adjusting, changing - Fuel pump.
Important
Be careful not to bend or damage the fuel level sender.
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