2009 Saab 9-3 repair Question Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel

2009 SAAB 9-3
18,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MKAMALDIEN
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Hi, I have a 2008 Saab 93 1.9Tid since new. there is a problem on it that the dealer cant seem to fix. when i drive up a long incline at 100 - 120 km/h the there is a loss of power and the engine starts vibrating, it happens intermitently and comes right when the road levels out again. please help.
Jan 5, 2010 at 12:08 AM
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MNTHNY4
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u have a fuel pump issue ,can u say if this happens when tank is full ,or it only happens when tank is half or below ,post back soon.
Jan 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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MKAMALDIEN
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It is more apparent when the tank is half or below, the fuel pump was replaced at the last service, but the fault is still there. A friend told me there are two pumps, one on the engine and one at the tank itself, is this so?
Jan 5, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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MNTHNY4
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yes there is a high pressure pump affixed to the engine ,did u do a fuel pressure test while driving & looking at the tester gauge pressure ,if not get that done ,also replace fuel filter ,good luck .
Jan 6, 2010 at 11:08 AM
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MKAMALDIEN
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Thank you, Ill pass your suggestion on to the dealer
Jan 6, 2010 at 11:35 PM