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22 January 2021
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Had a nice talk by phone with these people a...
Had 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 look for rodent damage.
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11 January 2021
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https://www.car-part.com/ Click the link,...
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 Mass. alone and an east coast search will give you... -
03 January 2021
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Not quite sure if you are referring to the fob as...
Not quite sure if you are referring to the fob as the key, or the emergency key tucked inside the fob doesn't unlock the door, but if the key inside the fob doesn't unlock the door so you can open...
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20 December 2020
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This sounds like an all car non Saab specific...
This sounds like an all car non Saab specific problem and the advice is as generic as the problem.
Use good gas and make sure your gas stays good, don't run any longer than you need to on less than... -
13 December 2020
Thread: 9-3 Blower Motor Replacement
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Jack, If your Saab has manual temp "blue red...
Jack, If your Saab has manual temp "blue red colored knobs" AC heat system, the fan pictured in your attached link should fit. If your Saab has the automatic "set the temp" climate control, you have...
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01 December 2020
Thread: ECU Question
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Sounds good to me. From my reading, the last TIS...
Sounds good to me. From my reading, the last TIS update came with a nasty little instruction code that prevents service personnel from writing over the same level of software and way to many T8's...
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21 November 2020
Thread: 2009 9-3 turns over but no start
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With any used car you never really know who did...
With any used car you never really know who did what or how well it was done. Though Hirsch tuned shouldn't make any difference, it might and from the initial description starting slightly rough,...
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19 November 2020
Thread: 2009 9-3 turns over but no start
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Don't forget to unplug the MAS air sensor after...
Don't forget to unplug the MAS air sensor after you check for fuel pressure at the rail. If the car starts replace the MAS as soon as possible, if it doesn't start, plug it in and move on.
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18 November 2020
Thread: 2009 9-3 turns over but no start
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Before you spend any money, pull the battery...
Before you spend any money, pull the battery cable to reset the car's computer system and see if it makes a difference.
It's not just Saab. Crank Position Sensor's fail on many different cars. On... -
12 November 2020
Thread: ECU Question
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Sounds familiar. Hope you didn't use the same...
Sounds familiar. Hope you didn't use the same Florida based re-builder that I did. Had to to brief wire, mail and bank fraud in US Attorney indictment format and turn them over to the FBI before I...
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09 October 2020
Thread: Erratic Shifting, Stalling when Braking
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I can think of a half dozen replaceable parts...
I can think of a half dozen replaceable parts that can cause what you describe, but the best place to start is where air meets the engine.
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09 October 2020
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The trick to getting the washer filler cap...
The trick to getting the washer filler cap through the hole is to line the filler neck up with the hole, so give it a twist it is adjustable.
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25 September 2020
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It might be best to ignore the label and measure...
It might be best to ignore the label and measure the rotors.
The label on my Sport Combi was wrong front and rear. On the up side, the purported front rotors did fit the rear so it was only 50%... -
10 September 2020
Thread: Help please.....
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Haven't had time to peruse the site daily and...
Haven't had time to peruse the site daily and after a week of waiting for a reply and with all this starting after working on the brakes, you may have already gotten serous about checking the wiring...
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10 September 2020
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Haven't had time to peruse the site daily and...
Haven't had time to peruse the site daily and after a week of waiting for a reply you may have already found that the cause of your problem is " amp 1 " mounted under the drivers seat.
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31 July 2020
Thread: ECM missing on bus
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I don't get on here as often as I did before I...
I don't get on here as often as I did before I turned my Saab into something big enough to tow the new boat and 4 weeks later you may have already fixed your problems.
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31 July 2020
Thread: Electrical Gremlins a'plenty
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Used is used, new is new and electronic parts are...
Used is used, new is new and electronic parts are always a crap shoot. New or used, if it lasts 90 days trouble free, then odds are it will last a long time. As for getting a used ECM, best to get...
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29 June 2020
Thread: Odd locking issue
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Two questions New or used part installed? Did...
Two questions
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23 June 2020
Thread: Blend Door Arm - Part Cracked 2004- cars!
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These air control motors were made by Valeo for...
These air control motors were made by Valeo for use in many different vehicles and some motor housings are quite pricey Saab specific. These motors sell as assemblies and piece parts are acquired by...
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06 June 2020
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Your best bet for reliable working hands free in...
Your best bet for reliable working hands free in the 03 to 06 Saab 9-3 is a blue tooth ear bud.
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23 May 2020
Thread: rear seat unlock
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Been over a dozen years since I had to pull the...
Been over a dozen years since I had to pull the rear seat of a convertible. All I can say is that seeing how its done doesn't make it any easier, it just proves its possible. I can tell you that you...
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17 May 2020
Thread: So frustrated.....
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The Haynes is good for general information. Go to...
The Haynes is good for general information. Go to the first sticky of the Tech Talk section and download the WIS, that is the Saab specific workshop manual.
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15 May 2020
Thread: Steering wheel locked
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I've had ABS, traction control, steering wheel...
I've had ABS, traction control, steering wheel not locking on my 9-3 and it was caused by intermittent connect / broken abs rear wheel sensor wire.
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15 May 2020
Thread: So frustrated.....
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Before you panic and start spending money, check...
Before you panic and start spending money, check the fluid level. You do have an 18 year old car and you could be a little low.
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15 May 2020
Thread: Steering wheel locked
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Tim, Your profile says you have a 2001 Saab 9-5...
Tim, Your profile says you have a 2001 Saab 9-5 and this question is posted in the 2003 - 2014 Saab 9-3 section. Would like to know if your car is a 9-3 or 9-5 before attempting to help.
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