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Thread: 9-3 Diesel in North America & Canada
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How much do you pay for a litre of fuel in Canada...
How much do you pay for a litre of fuel in Canada at the moment?
Sorry but I have never seen the attraction of Diesel engines, possibly because the smell used to make me sick (physically). Looks... -
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Thread: Oil Pickup O-Ring size?
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Seems GM don't recognise the p/n You could try...
Seems GM don't recognise the p/n
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2 Weeks Ago
Thread: Oil Pickup O-Ring size?
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If you have EPC, you can find a download link...
If you have EPC, you can find a download link elsewhere on this site, you can find the part number, it is probably generic GM so a Holden dealer might be a good start.
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3 Weeks Ago
Thread: Engine issues
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OK, I don't remember the ignition circuit but you...
OK, I don't remember the ignition circuit but you need to start at the beginning by checking that each position of the ignition switch powers the expected circuits. I am sorry but without the wiring...
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3 Weeks Ago
Thread: Engine issues
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If wiring the coil directly gets the engine to...
If wiring the coil directly gets the engine to start but it stops again after a period I would try replacing the coil.
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Thread: PCV valve check
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OK the valve works. Unfortunately I am not...
OK the valve works. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the 3.0 V6 engine so I would advise downloading WIS and using that to guide your troubleshooting..
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3 Weeks Ago
Thread: PCV valve check
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That would seem reasonable, did you try blowing...
That would seem reasonable, did you try blowing through it both ways? It wouldn't be unknown for it to be assembled incorrectly of simply not working.
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3 Weeks Ago
Thread: PCV valve check
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Turn it the other was around.
Turn it the other was around.
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3 Weeks Ago
Thread: High standard electrical connections
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Better late than never part 2 Soldered...
Better late than never part 2
Soldered connections.
Many people have the mistaken idea that a soldered connection is the best possible electrical connection. This is unfortunately only true if the... -
4 Weeks Ago
Thread: Tail light bulb size?
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I would still recommend replacing both.
I would still recommend replacing both.
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4 Weeks Ago
Thread: Oil trap hose to intake - how to remove
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Many of the plastics used on the 9000 and 9-5...
Many of the plastics used on the 9000 and 9-5 have proved, over an extended period, to be unsuitable for use in the high temperature environment of the engine bay. In the majority of cases the...
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4 Weeks Ago
Thread: Oil trap hose to intake - how to remove
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If you remove the pipe between the air mass meter...
If you remove the pipe between the air mass meter and the elbow (the black pipe at the bottom middle) you can get inside and push upwards or at least prevent debris falling in.
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23 January 2021
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If it is the crankshaft oil seal it is...
If it is the crankshaft oil seal it is comprehensively blown. I was actually thinking that was what it was from the photographs.
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21 January 2021
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The oil pressure switch is on the back of the...
The oil pressure switch is on the back of the engine above the exhaust, nowhere near the polyvee belt. The timing cover is a distinct possibility.
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20 January 2021
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I don't like to say this but I think you are...
I don't like to say this but I think you are going to need a local expert, it is really nearly impossible to do a diagnosis at a distance.
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20 January 2021
Thread: Tail light bulb size?
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If you can get a bulb that works, replace both of...
If you can get a bulb that works, replace both of them, with luck that will prevent the warning. The 1077 seems to be available from at least one eBay seller in your Southern neighbour. I also found...
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10 January 2021
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You mean Right hand, Wagon or saloon (sedan)?
You mean Right hand, Wagon or saloon (sedan)?
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09 January 2021
Thread: Shaking / Vibration when accelerating?
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I am sorry nobody replied to your original post...
I am sorry nobody replied to your original post but then Classic 900s are not terribly common any more. It is over 30 years since I last owned one and it was far too young to have suffered any of the...
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03 January 2021
Thread: Left headlight out, not fuse, not bulb :/
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This is the circuit diagram for a 2007 9-5 with...
This is the circuit diagram for a 2007 9-5 with Xenons. It came from WIS where the other diagrams can also be found,
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03 January 2021
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Yes there should be a drain on each side, the...
Yes there should be a drain on each side, the driver's side on your car would be the passenger side on a RHD model so have a look at a UK forum for how to clear it.
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29 December 2020
Thread: 2010-2012 Saab 9-5 driver window
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Do you have comfort opening, hold the unlock...
Do you have comfort opening, hold the unlock button to the key fob for four seconds and all four windows open? If that works it may be just the switch as it clearly works when you hold the switch to...
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28 November 2020
Thread: Rear shock absorbers
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Frank, that thread refers to the original 9-5 but...
Frank, that thread refers to the original 9-5 but this thread refers to the NG 9-5 and things are slightly different. Also, dgreaves is in the UK with a different range of suppliers.
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27 November 2020
Thread: Rear shock absorbers
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SaaBits should be able to source the correct...
SaaBits should be able to source the correct parts at a good price.
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25 November 2020
Thread: 05 9-5 ESP inop
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Wiring diagrams are in WIS it needs Windows to...
Wiring diagrams are in WIS it needs Windows to run http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=33310
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24 November 2020
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The information will be on a data plate somewhere...
The information will be on a data plate somewhere on the car but I can't look because mine is an NG 9-5.
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