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15 March 2017
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You will likely need some Tech 2 (or tech2win...
You will likely need some Tech 2 (or tech2win emulator) time to determine which ECU (electronic control unit) is misbehaving. The term ECU can refer to just about any unit in the car that should be...
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26 January 2017
Thread: Arc convertible front seat swap
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That swap is not possible. Everything about the...
That swap is not possible. Everything about the seats are quite different.
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14 August 2016
Thread: Picky about spark plugs?
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The engine can indeed be a bit picky about the...
The engine can indeed be a bit picky about the spark plugs. Many will say to only use the plugs you have listed (available at many places - Eeuroparts, Amazon, probably Autozone etc.). May need to be...
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11 August 2016
Thread: Tuning up my 9-3
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I would like to see a bit more info on your car...
I would like to see a bit more info on your car as there are zero details as to year, engine or trim - Arc, Aero etc.
Are you getting a tune for your engine?
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26 April 2016
Thread: I don't want to give my 9-3 up but..
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Could very well be coils causing the misfire as...
Could very well be coils causing the misfire as it is common. You should go to an Autozone or similar as they will read the codes for free. Or invest in an inexpensive code reader so you have one....
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14 March 2016
Thread: Worst of the Worst, Really?
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Maybe they have caught wind of the intake valve...
Maybe they have caught wind of the intake valve issue that seems to be affecting more and more 2007+ 9-3's as they age?
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14 March 2016
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Carefully check wiring for outside sensor. Very...
Carefully check wiring for outside sensor. Very common for it to get worn/damaged/corroded. Wiring goes to side where washer bottle is and is supported by under car splash shield.
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12 March 2016
Thread: Swapping Wheels
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Swapping wheels is not an issue. The later Aero's...
Swapping wheels is not an issue. The later Aero's went to the wider wheel.
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01 March 2016
Thread: Facelift my 07 9-3
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You need to change the entire nose including...
You need to change the entire nose including fenders/wings and hood/bonnet. That is just they way it is.
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01 March 2016
Thread: Facelift my 07 9-3
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If your goal is to make it look like a 2008+ car...
If your goal is to make it look like a 2008+ car as far as I know you will need all exterior body parts forward of the A pillar including the hood/bonnet. If you are just looking at the nose you...
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25 August 2015
Thread: Low Beam Failure but...
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On the Xenon system you should disconnect the...
On the Xenon system you should disconnect the battery before removing any system components or you may run the risk of getting errors with the leveling system.
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15 August 2015
Thread: headlight frosting
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+1 the 3M kits are very good . I have used the...
+1 the 3M kits are very good . I have used the manual kit with very good results. Wulf's link shows the kit that uses a drill. A good item to use after restoration is something like this: Headlight...
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05 August 2015
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What year/trim/engine/transmission does this car...
What year/trim/engine/transmission does this car have?
How old is the battery?
Have you had battery tested?
Does engine turn over when starter is engaged?
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30 July 2015
Thread: 9-3 Linear 2003 front brake pads
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You might want to take look over at...
You might want to take look over at saabcentral.com and see if anyone there might have some suggestions.
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27 July 2015
Thread: 9-3 Linear 2003 front brake pads
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Those part numbers look to be correct. Have you...
Those part numbers look to be correct. Have you compressed the piston as far as it can go? It will stop when fully retracted. Can you measure the thickness of the pad friction material, pad backing...
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27 July 2015
Thread: 9-3 Linear 2003 front brake pads
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Well you should have 285mm front rotors and 278mm...
Well you should have 285mm front rotors and 278mm rear rotors if everything is stock still. That is a pretty common setup on a Linear.
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21 July 2015
Thread: Convertible back seat
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Correct. The 2004+ convertible does not have a...
Correct. The 2004+ convertible does not have a fold down rear seat nor a pass through.
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21 July 2015
Thread: 2003 9-3 radio problem
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Issue with sound is likely AMP1 under drivers...
Issue with sound is likely AMP1 under drivers seat. They tend to get wet and develop some corrosion on the circuit board etc. Do some searches on Saab forums for AMP1 and you will get a ton of hits...
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03 June 2015
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The cars electronics can predict a lamp failure....
The cars electronics can predict a lamp failure. Also the sockets can get a bit wonky at times. Failures involving the harness melting are not uncommon. Make sure you are using the correct bulbs in...
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07 May 2015
Thread: Front Spring replacement - recommendations
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There is a plate with the spring code in the...
There is a plate with the spring code in the driver door jamb. Looks like this:
http://saabworld.net/images/imported/2015/05/1.jpg
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05 May 2015
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Well I agree with you on that it is kind of a...
Well I agree with you on that it is kind of a long shot but at least it is something. I hope that as people become aware of this issue they may come across the tracking thread while researching the...
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25 April 2015
Thread: Need 2003 9-3 Parts Sources
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If you are willing to go with a used part...
If you are willing to go with a used part Goldwing Saab has some with motors for $165
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14 April 2015
Thread: Changed spark plugs and engine won't start
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Why only two plugs? Normally all should be done. ...
Why only two plugs? Normally all should be done.
Did the connector(s) for a coil possibly become disconnected?
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11 April 2015
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Check this thread at saabcentral The Official...
Check this thread at saabcentral The Official (unofficial) 07-09 Intake Valve Tracking Thread - SaabCentral Forums
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11 April 2015
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Sometimes you won't get a code in the early stage...
Sometimes you won't get a code in the early stage of coil pack failure. A diagnosis with a Tech2 may be able to help pinpoint the issue.
if the coil packs are original to car I would be very...
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