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13 Hours AgoOpen hose barb is just that, open. Nothing connects to it, they’re all like that. It definitely threw me off too the first time I stumbled upon it!8 replies | 191 view(s)
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15 Hours AgoWell I destroyed the red bushing while struggling to remove the piece of tube from the intake pipe, but I took Geoff's advice and removed the hose...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI would still recommend replacing both.5 replies | 175 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI ended up getting a Sylvania 7528 and it worked just fine. It stated that it was a "12v 21/5w" that worked . No more messages! Thanks everyone for...5 replies | 175 view(s)
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1 Day AgoPretty sure this is what you need. Readily available at the regular auto retailers in the US and maybe Canadian tire too. Sylvania Mini Bulb...5 replies | 175 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSlow progress since my workspace is unheated and winter is in full force here in Michigan. but off-site progress is being made! 1) The engine is...1 replies | 568 view(s)
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1 Day AgoMany of the plastics used on the 9000 and 9-5 have proved, over an extended period, to be unsuitable for use in the high temperature environment of...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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2 Days AgoThanks for the input. I think Geoff's idea to remove the hose at the MAS is a good one to prevent the remaining small piece from falling into the...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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2 Days AgoIt's easy to remove that intake tube, I have done it a few times when replacing the turbo. Step 19 here: http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=371...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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3 Days AgoIf you remove the pipe between the air mass meter and the elbow (the black pipe at the bottom middle) you can get inside and push upwards or at least...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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3 Days AgoI tried to steal a picture and I guess it didn't work. Maybe this one will come out. The piece in the blue circle. It's just the red press fit...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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3 Days AgoIt appears your Dropbox picture may not be shared with others and is not shown in your post.8 replies | 191 view(s)
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4 Days AgoSo in my investigation to find my oil leak and belt problem, i broke the brittle plastic oil trap to intake tube at the intake side. I cannot seem to...8 replies | 191 view(s)
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4 Days AgoWhen you came to Portugal, if you can, visit Açores and the "Lagoa das 7 cidades" it's a nature masterpiece5 replies | 525 view(s)
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4 Days AgoGeoffR replied to a thread Oil Leak/battery discharge/serpentine belt jumped in Saab 9-5 (1998-2009)If it is the crankshaft oil seal it is comprehensively blown. I was actually thinking that was what it was from the photographs.5 replies | 202 view(s)
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4 Days AgoMikeB63 replied to a thread Oil Leak/battery discharge/serpentine belt jumped in Saab 9-5 (1998-2009)Well I took things apart today. Looks like the oil leak is in the lower section as the top of the engine is fairly clean. There seems to be some...5 replies | 202 view(s)
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6 Days AgoHad a nice talk by phone with these people a couple years back and I don't know exactly what they found but the next step was to pull the UEC and...12 replies | 1457 view(s)
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6 Days AgoGeoffR replied to a thread Oil Leak/battery discharge/serpentine belt jumped in Saab 9-5 (1998-2009)The oil pressure switch is on the back of the engine above the exhaust, nowhere near the polyvee belt. The timing cover is a distinct possibility.5 replies | 202 view(s)
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1 Week AgoMikeB63 replied to a thread Oil Leak/battery discharge/serpentine belt jumped in Saab 9-5 (1998-2009)Geoff I understand your point, but that's probably not going to happen. Too expensive to do that. I guess I'll start with recharging the battery and...5 replies | 202 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThank you for that info. I will check out the dealer on that!!5 replies | 175 view(s)
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1 Week AgoGeoffR replied to a thread Oil Leak/battery discharge/serpentine belt jumped in Saab 9-5 (1998-2009)I don't like to say this but I think you are going to need a local expert, it is really nearly impossible to do a diagnosis at a distance.5 replies | 202 view(s)
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1 Week AgoIf you can get a bulb that works, replace both of them, with luck that will prevent the warning. The 1077 seems to be available from at least one...5 replies | 175 view(s)
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1 Week AgoFinding the right bulb size for the 2008 Saab 9-5 tail light, is like pulling teeth! The bulb I have is a GE 1077F 12vp21/5w but the local shops do...5 replies | 175 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHi, Had the same problem started a few mouths ago. After several attempts I finally get my software updated to the E800 and solved almost all...3 replies | 1116 view(s)
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1 Week AgoWell my fellow Saabists I am in need of your thorough knowledge of the vehicle we love. I have an 07 9-5 2.3t which has a little over 153K miles on...5 replies | 202 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThat's the reality with forums these days. Many moved to Facebook for quicker answers and instant gratification but there is no history of previous...12 replies | 1457 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThere is no option for reversing camera on the Saab Nav radio. Not sure what the 4th connector is for, but the 3rd connector needs 1 wire connection...1 replies | 431 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI had same issue with a VectraC, fitted new battery no luck with that, I was advised by a Vectra C forum member to change the starter motor I was a...1 replies | 308 view(s)
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1 Week Agosaabone93 replied to a thread 06 9-3 aero convertable No power to ecm or tcs in Saab 9-3 (2003-2014)By searching online, it would appear that thousands of Saab 93 owners have had this exact problem, but no one ever posts a solution. What happened to...12 replies | 1457 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoDigger replied to a thread In need of passenger side outer taillight (2003 9-5 AERO) in Saab 9-5 (1998-2009)https://www.car-part.com/ Click the link, fill in the blanks and find 4 right side tail light assy for wagon and a couple dozen for sedans in...2 replies | 289 view(s)