Check the connection in the jump stud terminal box on the firewall. This connection has been known to come loose or corrode causing what on the surface looks like alternator issues.
How do you know the battery is Good? Did they do a load test on it? When connected the voltage should be way higher with car running and that would be because alternator charging. Did you recheck voltage after the new alternator? If it's in the 11's with the new alt I'd say that battery is not taking the charge and is likely the problem.
Like ScottinBend said the PS is cover under a extended warranty. I had my PS on my 02 replaced a few months ago. It could be causing the problem. But just to be sure I would have the battery load tested, autozone can do it.
Damper looks and feels ok - can't spin/rotate the metal piece with the belt removed.
I believe autozone did load test it via a load meter (handheld); maybe its different with the battery connected in the car. Or I assumed this was a load test. I didn't think about this yesterday but have a 98 900S saab w/ same exact battery (i think). I'll pull it out and see if that resolves the problem. btw, saab has 252k and runs like a charm... not near as fun to drive though.
I'll update later after checking that out tonight.
using the same spec'd saab battery (batt #2) had the same results as the GOOD battery (batt #1) from above. battery light illuminated, reduced voltage below 12V across the battier terminals.
I retraced the connections and fuses in box 3 and 2 and found F39 Fuse box 2 open. pulled it put a spare in and blown again. this is alternator and PSP fuse.
I'm thinking its the PSP. I could smell PS fluid for a few seconds it seems before KOEO and checking F39 again.
I'll call mini dealer tomorrow and ask about the PSP replacement.
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