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02 August 2020
Thread: 10 years of SAABWORLD!
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21 July 2020
Thread: Sharpie Chisel Tip
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Good point. I use leather wipes for the steering...
Good point. I use leather wipes for the steering wheel after the alcohol. The plastic does not seem to be a problem including the Saab key. The Sharpie ink did come off faster than I thought it...
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19 July 2020
Thread: Sharpie Chisel Tip
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My daily cleaning of the window switches with 70%...
My daily cleaning of the window switches with 70% Isopropyl alcohol wipes exposed the white plastic again. So, I reapplied the black Sharpie permanent marker with 3 quick flicks. Job done. Except for...
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31 May 2020
Thread: Sharpie Chisel Tip
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Sharpie Chisel Tip
The driver's side black plastic window switches on my 2008 9-3 wear and show the white plastic underneath with time. I have been using a black marker to restore them. In the 9-3 the light is such...
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28 May 2020
Thread: 2008 9-3 driver's door lock
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The door lock installs without programming. Some...
The door lock installs without programming. Some of the door locks can be retrofitted. You can call Matt at esaabparts to confirm. Good luck.
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21 March 2020
Thread: Code B2485, bluetooth antenna
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Onstar working just fine with no further...
Onstar working just fine with no further problems. I will probably wait to have the code cleared since I am having no other problems and we are under current travel restrictions as is everyone.
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24 February 2020
Thread: Code B2485, bluetooth antenna
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I have confirmed for the 2009 9-3 XWD 2.0T that...
I have confirmed for the 2009 9-3 XWD 2.0T that the Onstar bluetooth antenna is in the trunk on the bottom of the trunk lid, inside the trunk. There are multiple ways to access the antenna; remove...
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16 February 2020
Thread: Code B2485, bluetooth antenna
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I believe I was looking at the 9-4X diagram...
I believe I was looking at the 9-4X diagram instead of the 9-3. Looks like the bluetooth antenna connects to the Onstar Navigation control unit under the back parcel shelf trim. I still need to...
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16 February 2020
Thread: Code B2485, bluetooth antenna
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Code B2485, bluetooth antenna
I have a 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T XWD. The OnStar dash button light changed from green to red today. When OnStar was called the system worked but OnStar remote diagnostics identified an OnStar fault code...
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29 November 2019
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Maptun did an update on my stage 1 software which...
Maptun did an update on my stage 1 software which fixed the problem. No stalls. Make sure your Saab software is up to date. 55574380 is the most recent for the 2008 9-3 SS. I have had no problems...
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26 October 2019
Thread: On a quest
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I have a 2008 9-3 2.0T SS and a 2009 9-3 2.0T...
I have a 2008 9-3 2.0T SS and a 2009 9-3 2.0T XWD. Both bought new. From time to time I look at other Saab models but I have taken care of my 9-3s too well really to buy something else. There are...
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16 October 2019
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Saab Dr has a 38 minute YouTube video on changing...
Saab Dr has a 38 minute YouTube video on changing the XWD fluids. Needing to top-off the Haldex fluid is common. Thought everyone would want to know. I think I will keep my change intervals at 30,000...
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12 October 2019
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Fault Code 407.04, low fluid code came up on...
Fault Code 407.04, low fluid code came up on diagnostic. Rear Transfer was top offed. Service Center said likely air bulbs in fluid due to fluid thickness and settling out. Service XWD would come on...
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09 October 2019
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Routine XWD service performed yesterday at 89,100...
Routine XWD service performed yesterday at 89,100 miles. Since yesterday Service XWD light has come on 5 times. Is there a common issue with routine maintenance of the XWD drive? If the Service XWD...
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06 September 2019
Thread: Power steering leak at the reservoir cap
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Use a dye kit to identify the leak site. I ended...
Use a dye kit to identify the leak site. I ended up doing 3 different repairs and replaced the pump with the third repair. Identify the leaking fluid like (oil plus power steering fluid or just power...
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06 September 2019
Thread: Power steering leak at the reservoir cap
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The power steering fluid is under pressor in the...
The power steering fluid is under pressor in the reservoir. A leak at the cap should give you fluid on top of the reservoir, low power steering fluid level and drips under the power steering...
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20 June 2019
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Kyle Pancis on his YouTube site has estimated...
Kyle Pancis on his YouTube site has estimated that he is spending $2,000 per year maintaining his 9-3. I usually estimate $5,000 per year depreciation on a new equivalent for my 2008 9-3. Door locks...
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28 April 2019
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Sticky: Auto Autopsy YouTube channel has a 2008 9-3 Turbo...
Auto Autopsy YouTube channel has a 2008 9-3 Turbo X purchased with 178,000 miles and MotionAutoTV YouTube channel has two 2008 9-3 Aeros which were totaled and restored with part cars. So a 9-3 V6...
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25 April 2019
Thread: Front strut replacement
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No suspension noise noted. Everything is fixed....
No suspension noise noted. Everything is fixed. Only noise now is tire noise. Rear suspension is good also.
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20 April 2019
Thread: 2008 9-3 SS door locks
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Door locks replaced and working. Saab Service...
Door locks replaced and working. Saab Service Center charge for 2 hours each door lock replacement was $500. I supplied the parts.
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11 April 2019
Thread: 2008 9-3 SS door locks
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Door locks worked for two weeks, but now both are...
Door locks worked for two weeks, but now both are failing on an irregular pattern. I have made an appointment to have both locks replaced by my Saab Service Center.
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06 April 2019
Thread: Front strut replacement
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Front suspension is now great. I notice the front...
Front suspension is now great. I notice the front suspension has less bounce than the rear suspension going over speed bumps. The self leveling shock absorbers have already been replaced once and the...
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05 April 2019
Thread: Cluster Display
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Do you have a Saab Service Center available to...
Do you have a Saab Service Center available to you? The two Saab Service Centers I use in Florida and Texas warranty their work for 2 years with Orio original parts. I never worry about unnecessary...
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02 April 2019
Thread: 2003 6 speed F40 problems
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This morning as I was having a repair performed...
This morning as I was having a repair performed on my wife's 9-3 XWD, Guy at Swede Central said he talked to you yesterday. I showed him your post. If your repair gets complicated you might want him...
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02 April 2019
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I always keep 3 active key fobs for the 2009 9-3...
I always keep 3 active key fobs for the 2009 9-3 XWD. The unlock button failed on my personal fob yesterday evening. I took my wife's fob, but left my daughter's fob in Daytona since I did not want...
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