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Old 07-05-2009, 09:08 PM
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need a little help with this damn car. i bought a 1996 saab 900s non turbo and the other day i was backing up and the car kind of popped out of gear so i tried to put it back in reverse and discovered that revesre was no reverse just wouldnt move. it shifts great through 1-5th but no reverse PLEASE GOD HELP ME!!!! thanks adam
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Have you tried putting it into reverse with the engine shut off?
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Old 07-06-2009, 06:04 AM
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it has to be in reverse to get the key out but i havnt check to see if it catches. but i have had someone tell me that either the front or the rear trans mount may have gone bad wht do you guys think of that?
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Possible, but unlikely. By the way there are three mounts on the engine/transmission. They all suck.
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well that is unlikl then what would you first suggest that i check first? plus 4t of july night i sat in traffic for an withe carrunning and air condition on then when i i got ready to get out of the traffic jam the cars check engine light popped on the dash maybe you could aslo help me with that.....
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