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17 August 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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Car had been parked since February after the oil...
Car had been parked since February after the oil light came on. Dropped the sump and found the screen clogged, cleaned, installed new o-ring on the oil pick up - pulled valve cover, wasn't too...
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16 August 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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Update - finally felt up to repairing the 95,...
Update - finally felt up to repairing the 95, drove it for the first time yesterday. Put in an oil pressure gauge - apparently a cheap one. Started out reading in the 60-70's when cold - after a...
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11 June 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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That was my thinking after studying the diagram...
That was my thinking after studying the diagram again. You install a new part and expect it to be perfect - but perhaps not. I know the little PCV valve is good, it's easy to check - but will pull...
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11 June 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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Well after much delay...here is what was found....
Well after much delay...here is what was found.
I took the time, purchased a gauge, sensor and adapter. After installation and oil change, cranked the engine for about 30 secs.= 0 oil pressure.... -
11 February 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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Thanks again for input. I wish there were an...
Thanks again for input. I wish there were an easy way to connect a gauge. I did replace the sensor, I remember having to pull the starter and using a crowfoot to install. I doubt I installed an OEM...
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10 February 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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Thanks for the replies. I dropped the sump about...
Thanks for the replies. I dropped the sump about 10,000 miles ago (163,000 miles), wasn't real dirty - do you think it would be clogged already?. Did PVC update, new engine mounts, new front seal,...
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10 February 2017
Thread: Oil Pressure Light
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Oil Pressure Light
Saab 95 sitting in the garage right now, the oil light came on - but seems to be operating backwards from what on would think. When the engine is good and warm, driving at highway speed - light...
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15 September 2016
Thread: Replaced Jalousie, now SID is dim
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Replaced Jalousie, now SID is dim
2003 9-5 Linear. As the title says - I replaced the shifter jalousie last night, now the SID is very dim. The part I struggled with was the winter switch - during disassembly the wires came off and...
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25 July 2016
Thread: 9-5 Oil Leak and Smells!
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Leak has decreased, but I'm just living with the...
Leak has decreased, but I'm just living with the problem. I notice if I drive carefully, don't get into the boost much, it doesn't leak. I am hoping the the seal will re-shape after a bit and seal...
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24 July 2016
Thread: Blend door problem or ?
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Blend door problem or ?
Just had the low pressure line replaced and a/c serviced. What I have noticed is the air on the driver's side is warmer than the passenger side. I checked the ACC codes - reads 0, no codes. If I...
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02 March 2016
Thread: washer arm removal
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Had similar issues trying to remove the wiper...
Had similar issues trying to remove the wiper arms from 2003 95 - need to get to back of ECU. Tried several different types of pullers, soaking overnight, plastic mallet, etc. Finally went to a...
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02 March 2016
Thread: 9-5 Oil Leak and Smells!
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Wow - it's been 18 months since I started this...
Wow - it's been 18 months since I started this post! I am still living with the problem because I don't drive the car much - still only 166k miles. Finally bought UV dye and a light, jacked car up...
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01 March 2016
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Experienced similar clunk when entering driveway...
Experienced similar clunk when entering driveway or low curbs, but not during braking, coming from passenger floor area. I replaced the front sub-frame bushings with urethane - no noise and handling...
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30 September 2014
Thread: 9-5 Oil Leak and Smells!
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Used Permatex #51813, anerobic sealant. I put...
Used Permatex #51813, anerobic sealant. I put circle around all the bolt holes - used a bit heavier bead second time around. Of course you can't get a torque wrench on a couple of the bolts - but can...
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29 September 2014
Thread: 9-5 Oil Leak and Smells!
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9-5 Oil Leak and Smells!
2003 9-5 Linear, OK - dropped the pan and checked for gunk, clean and replaced - and had an oil leak. Thought perhaps I gummed up the gasket sealer refitting the pan. So I pulled the pan a second...
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09 September 2013
Thread: Time for sub-frame bushings
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Job completed. Went to a muffler shop and got a...
Job completed. Went to a muffler shop and got a couple of short pieces of 2" pipe to help keep bushings aligned and going straight while I tried to pull in with all-thread and bolts - didn't help...
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30 August 2013
Thread: Torque Specifications
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Torque Specifications
I've been searching for a list of torques settings without much luck - found a partial list for the engine. Specifically I am wrapping up replacing the sub-frame bushings - wasn't real tight when I...
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27 August 2013
Thread: Time for sub-frame bushings
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Depends on your definition of 'hard'. I'm not as...
Depends on your definition of 'hard'. I'm not as young as I once was, so work a little slow getting up and down, etc. I have recently dropped the sump(twice), replaced the oil pressure sensor - so...
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26 August 2013
Thread: Time for sub-frame bushings
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Hmmm...no replies or hints? Dropped the entire...
Hmmm...no replies or hints? Dropped the entire sub-frame - I had previously broken a bolt on the rear engine mount so needed to repair anyway. My biggest difficulty was the sway bar links, finally...
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23 August 2013
Thread: Time for sub-frame bushings
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Time for sub-frame bushings
Planning to tackle this over the weekend as I can clearly see the rear bushings are shot. Bought urethane bushings - instructions say that one side can be dropped enough to install, then do the other...
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23 August 2013
Thread: oil leak
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I did this last weekend, in addition to new belt...
I did this last weekend, in addition to new belt tensioner pulley, idler pulley and belt. Not a difficult project - except the C-ring, even though I had a large plier from a transmission rebuild, it...
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11 September 2011
Thread: Classic ABS Module Failure?
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Classic ABS Module Failure?
TCS/ESP Off light, Red Triangle warning light, Brake light, ABS Warning lights all came on - but my tach, speedo and cruise control continue to work. Is this really a module failure? Or is there...
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28 August 2011
Thread: Headlights not working *Help!*
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I had the same situation, I took the relay apart...
I had the same situation, I took the relay apart and soldered the PCB contacts. It worked for a while - but then one light went dark so I bought a replacement off eBay and kept the old one for a back...
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12 July 2011
Thread: Heater noise
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Update
Just a quick update - I did replace the filter, it was filthy! The noise has not gone away - even with warmer temps. What's puzzling is that it is intermittent - and it is fan speed related,...
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20 February 2011
Thread: Engine not up to temperature
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Update - checked the wiring, appeared OK. Have...
Update - checked the wiring, appeared OK. Have been watching the coolant level and perhaps there was an air bubble. Have added a bit on several occasions and now temp seems to have stabilized.
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