Re: Temp gauge rises - no cabin heat

"John" <john@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Jan 26, 2008 at 09:13 AM

 
>Here's the situation, looking for confirmation on my possible diagnosis
or
a 
>point in another direction.

>1989 900 T
>Engine up to temperature and idling in a parking lot with the outside 
>temperature around 20 degrees F.  The temperature gauge starts climbing
and 
>at the same time the cabin heat starts blowing cold air.  Once we start 
>driving again the heat comes back and the temp gauge goes back to
normal.

>Are we talking a bad thermostat here or am I way off base?

>TIA

I second the previous comments about coolant levels, temp senders, fans
and the like. It may also be worth checking for a collapsed hose -
especially the very long one. Cheers 
 


--
Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/alt.autos.saab/
More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html