Anthony Cooke wrote:
>
> Hello, I have just bought a 1996 9000 CS eco. It's my first Saab and I think
> it's great.
>
> It is running fine under normal conditions but when I go to overtake 
the
> fuel cuts out as soon as the turbo kicks in. Someone has suggested that an
> APC Solenoid or control box has gone bad and is protecting the engine when
> it doesn't need to. The problem starts at around 3500 revs but only if I'm
> heavy footed.
>
> Could anyone tell me a little more about these gadgets and how to test them
> and source them cheaply for replacement.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Anthony
Could be a sticking wastegate valve. You get overboost and the APC cuts the
fuel to protect (or limit) the engine.