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08 February 2016
Thread: Is your SAAB alive?
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Is your Saab modded in anyway? ( Tuned - More HP...
Is your Saab modded in anyway? ( Tuned - More HP )
Note - Stock Aero brakes are really good for higher power ratings - I only went with Brembos caliper set up because I have modded and tuned my... -
08 February 2016
Thread: Is your SAAB alive?
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I have a Brembo brake kit - similar to this - ...
I have a Brembo brake kit - similar to this - http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/60771/Disc-Brake-Kit-Front-314mm-Brembo-Big-Brake-Kit-101K10127/ -- extreme stopping power
But if you doing the... -
22 April 2015
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Depending on your taste and also pockets: ...
Depending on your taste and also pockets:
The rear speaker in a SAAB works off a AMP that is in the passenger side kick panel.
Knowing this, you must also know that all the speakers in the... -
21 March 2015
Thread: Intermittent Blinking Engine Light
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Codes P1110 - Charge Air Bypass Valve - Bypass...
Codes
P1110 - Charge Air Bypass Valve - Bypass valve control unit is failing - ( this sits on the fire wall right under the main engine wire harness )
P0300 Random Misfire - DIC needs to be... -
16 March 2015
Thread: Low MPG solutions?
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Replace: Vacuum hoses Check And Test ...
Replace:
Vacuum hoses
Check And Test
Fuel Pump - Test idle fuel pressure to the rail (37-42 lbs) is normal - REV it and it should spike up and come back down to normal. Use Fuel pressure... -
13 March 2015
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Performance issue (Boost not getting to Red no matter what I change out )
Symptoms:
Moderate boost on take off.
Boost Gauge stay in the middle (yellow) and does not hit the red.
high RPM pinging (no high boosting) feels like limp mode.
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03 September 2014
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Lets Talk Exhaust upgrade - Why Pay for a CAT BACK exhaust?????
Today I am opening up a discussion about upgrading the exhaust - CAT BACK -
I refuse to pay Big money for a CAT BACK that you can put together your self -
I replaced my exhaust from the CAT... -
29 July 2014
Thread: Looking at this 2002 Saab 9-5 Linear
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140k - PLUS - Saab motor are beast not high - Be...
140k - PLUS - Saab motor are beast not high - Be sure that updated Crank vent was replaced
minor defect - Con - But still can be located and purchased to fix with little money
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01 July 2014
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Just read my instruction - The issue your...
Just read my instruction -
The issue your having is from the box drainage lines getting clogged -
Water is trapped in the lower floor air hoses, so when you accelerate the car will move the... -
28 June 2014
Thread: Is your SAAB alive?
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Is your SAAB alive?
I am writing this post of an experience that I encountered with my 05 SAAB 9-5 Aero.
It happened a cool Friday afternoon, right out of work jumping on the highway to travel 26 miles home. Now,... -
28 June 2014
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This happened to me in my 2001 ARC V6 - ...
This happened to me in my 2001 ARC V6 -
This is what you should do to avoid the biggest headache in the world.
Tools and items needed
Optional: Torx Set to remove the front seats
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20 June 2014
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Look @ Borla exhaust - or BSR cat back BSR's...
Look @ Borla exhaust - or BSR cat back
BSR's are a bit over 500 buck US dollars but it will sound amazing with added performance gains -
13 May 2014
Thread: Alloy wheel restoration
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This is the results - sorry for the late...
This is the results - sorry for the late update......12433
Cost less than Power Coating -
Better Protection than Original Coat from factory -
High Heat and chipping resistance - For the... -
21 March 2014
Thread: Systems All Failed at the Same Time
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I am now thinking I am pretty sure your...
I am now thinking I am pretty sure your immobilizer malfunctioned -
under the driver seat -
Must bye a Transponder and matching ALARM computer - and install it -
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20 March 2014
Thread: Systems All Failed at the Same Time
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probably need to remarry the TWICE to the Key - -...
probably need to remarry the TWICE to the Key - - it happened to me on a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE "very random" -
Did you recently buy the car ?
Did this just start happening?
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13 March 2014
Thread: intermittent no start
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Sound like the Starter :( ---- at first I was...
Sound like the Starter :( ---- at first I was thinking it was the immobilizer. But clicking when turning the key means the starter solenoid||||
Or Bad Ground cable from the starter.
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10 March 2014
Thread: Power Increase Recommendations?
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Audio - Hmmmm The Audio system in a Saab is...
Audio - Hmmmm
The Audio system in a Saab is unique because the 9 speakers acoustic sound reproduction that would convince you that your were in the orchestra. Weather you have the CD Player Head... -
05 March 2014
Thread: Tires for 17x7.5 rims
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With 17x7.5 - you can go 235/45/17 thats the...
With 17x7.5 - you can go 235/45/17
thats the max - the best fitted tire - is 225 45 17 - No role - tight feels -
05 March 2014
Thread: Over-revving on startup
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Yes: Check valve -...
Yes: Check valve - http://www.thesaabsite.com/catimages/Saab-Check-Valve-9189564-AFT.jpg?mt=1344129582
Another name for it is: Traction Control Valve ETS return valve Located in upper vacuum hose... -
05 March 2014
Thread: Emergency Brake adjustment
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Emergency and regular Brake System - Consist...
Emergency and regular Brake System -
Consist of: 2 Rear Disc Brakes - (some come with ventilated disc)
2 Brake Pad
2 Emergency Brake shoes
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04 March 2014
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The shifting and clutching is good - not SUPER...
The shifting and clutching is good - not SUPER sport but with minor modifications it can be great. ( GenuineSaab.com
Add Short shifter and Aero Clutch and WUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE -
03 March 2014
Thread: Over-revving on startup
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Sounds like a loose or leaking vacuum hose. ...
Sounds like a loose or leaking vacuum hose.
Check Throttle body (clean if needed)
Check hoses coming off of the Air intake manifold (replace if needed)
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03 March 2014
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Steering + Plus Response = Handling - First...
Steering + Plus Response = Handling -
First Question: What kind of a Saab 9-5 do you want to drive?
A. Saab 9-5 with the handling of a Aero (Full Aero Suspension) - (tight response handling -... -
13 February 2014
Thread: Sport Tech Package?
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Not necessarily true: Reason is that Saab also...
Not necessarily true: Reason is that Saab also offered built to spec vehicles ......
The only reason I could figure is that the Saab Dealer did not have access to many Saab configured that way. I... -
12 February 2014
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Well when it comes to places to fix your Saab -...
Well when it comes to places to fix your Saab - Very hard to find - because most mechanic are afraid of working with Saab due to lack of experience or they say they can and the car comes back worst. ...
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