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1999 Saab 9-3 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
Posted to European Driveability on 1/18/2007 8 Replies

good morning: this car will sometimes die unexpectly at idle only. we discovered that the purge valve is open all the time. if we unhook the purge valve, and loosen the gas cap it is ok. the purge valve is working fine, but do not know if it should be open whe...

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Saab 9-3

VIN YS3DD58N34
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
OccursIntermittently
Misc.No Codes
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Saab 9-3

VIN YS3DD58N34
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall
OccursIntermittently
Misc.No Codes