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SAAB
9-3
Engine
Symptoms
Surge
Idling issue and surging
BYRON MANNING
MEMBER
2001 SAAB 9-3
173,000 MILES
Engine Idling problem driving surging. No check engine light. No codes
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 AT 5:13 AM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS
Hello,
This sounds like you could have a vacuum leak causing the issues. To be sure lets use this guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
Please run down this guide and report back.
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