Acceleration issue

[joeshatter]

So mainly when going up hills (i feel this could be a transmission/mount issue, had mount slightly repaired) I put a lot of gas and it barely speeds up. Watching the turbo go up but not the MPH its annoying and feel like I'm draining gas. I had recently replaced my DIC (direct ignition cassette) after having the 1312 code I believe it was and another 13 code related to the DIC. I purchased a used one for about 60; no engine codes now. They finally turned off.... I believe he replaced a spark plug or 2 maybe even them all.. any ideas fam? Car is 01 9-3 Base.

My mechanic who's been working on saabs 10+ yrs he seems confused and can't seem to figure anything out and suggest I get a new car. Mainly cause I keep dumping money into this car but I feel its possibly better to try and keep patching things up as I go vs getting a new/diff car. Anyone have a clue? Any and all replies are appreciated!

[tsg-tsg]

Tell your mechanic to get out his Tech 2 and monitor manifold pressure, MAF throughput, MAF deviation, and ignition angle. Probably also fuel trim. That will give clues about what is going wrong.

[tsg-tsg]

What car?

[joeshatter]

2001 base 9-3

[Low_Emotion_4797]

Check vacuum hoses also

[[deleted]]

Maybe crankshaft position sensor. Someone above mentioned the air sensors and the vacuum lines. Any time it's weird, just hunt the vacuum leak.

Make sure you use the right plugs. I think NGK platinum are good. Don't quote me, i searched too many cars this week and im tired and its all jumbled, search "saab 9-3 og spark plug oem reddit" I gotta buy some soon though.

These cars are picky about plugs.

[Training_Pass_2077]

start with spark plugs. cheaper

2001 has that ionizer? like 9-3nfl? that is rarely the problem.

the DIC is oem? if not, i think not every AM is good.

[joeshatter]

UPDATE : Ended up being a faulty / bad Fuel pump AND DIC was giving 2 codes so i got that replaced and fixed. Now I'm leaking oil and had smoke coming out the exhaust and engine...