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05 August 2023
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Is this how the springs go on the accelerator mechanism for throttle body?
1998 Saab 900SE with 2.0 and automatic transmission.
Reinstalled the throttle body. The car will start when I press on the gas pedal a little bit. It will not start when I do not touch the... -
05 July 2023
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Mystery pin fell from engine. I have no idea where it goes!
1998 Saab 900SE with 2.0 and auto transmission.
Son and I are doing a bunch of work on it. We're replacing the head gasket, timing chain tensioner, alternator, starter, coolant hoses, sensors,... -
31 December 2021
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1998 900SE. I need to replace my hood release cable. I can't find a new one!
I have a 1998 900SE convertible with 2.0 liter and automatic transmission. The hood release cable has rusted. The part number is 4854097. Is there a source for it? I can’t find it anywhere.
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15 June 2020
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Significant oil leak on 1998 Saab 900SE NG. Where is it coming from?
1998 Saab 900SE NG convertible with 2.0 liter turbo.
This is my daughter's car. All of the sudden there is significant oil dripping from engine when it’s running.
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15 June 2020
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Resolved! This is my daughter's car. I...
Resolved!
This is my daughter's car.
I noticed that, when I started the car, the ignition switch would stay in the start position after starting; it would not spring back to the run... -
31 May 2020
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Loud, mechanical scraping noise when the transmission is shifted from R to P.
I'm north of Dayton, OH. My daughter is a college student up in Cleveland. She has a 1998 Saab 900SE, 2.0 liter w/ turbo.
A week ago the battery on her friend's car died. He had a pair of jumper... -
02 January 2018
Thread: Replacing exhaust system
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It was too long... it was touching the inside of...
It was too long... it was touching the inside of the bumper. I didn't want to cut a hole in the bumper, so I removed the chrome piece, and then made a cut in the pipe to angle the exhaust gases...
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01 January 2018
Thread: Replacing exhaust system
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Replacing exhaust system
I recently replaced the exhaust system in my 2005 Saab 9-5Arc sedan.
It wasn't too bad of a job, but there were some challengesalong the way.
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05 November 2017
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Rear shocks on 9-5... a faster way to get the rusty nut off
I just replaced the rear shocks on our 2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan. It’s a pretty easy job except for the (dreaded) rusty nut. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about if you’ve done this job.
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25 February 2017
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I changed the alternator. Indeed, it was a total...
I changed the alternator. Indeed, it was a total pain in the a$$! I was cursing at those Saab engineers the entire time...
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05 February 2017
Thread: I broke a couple hose fittings.
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I broke a couple hose fittings.
2005 9-5 Arc.
I broke a couple hose fittings:
black fitting
red fitting
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cqoa391ag7jmeq3/Black%20Fitting.JPG?dl=0... -
24 January 2017
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Aternator
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan, 2.3T.
The alternator just crapped out. :(
I’ve watched a couple youtube videos. It looks like a real PITA job. :(
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20 July 2016
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Blower motor acting up. Bad blower motor regulator (a.k.a. speed controller)?
I have a 2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan with 115K miles.
The blower motor/fan for the heater/AC has been acting up over the past few months.
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31 May 2016
Thread: Heater blower motor
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Heater blower motor
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan. 113K miles.
The blower motor for the heater/AC has been acting up over the past month. At first, the fan speed was very low, even when the speed was set to maximum, but... -
06 January 2016
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Oh, and just a follow-up: I replaced the...
Oh, and just a follow-up:
I replaced the throttle body two and a half weeks ago, and the engine runs perfectly. :) So I'm guessing that was the culprit.
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06 January 2016
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A few ideas, ile2010: 1. Is the throttle body...
A few ideas, ile2010:
1. Is the throttle body in "limp home" mode, perchance? Have you checked it lately?
2. Even though it's "clean," the throttle body could still be bad. (Mine looked clean,... -
19 December 2015
Thread: What engine do I have?
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Thanks Wulf. Well if it is a B235L engine,...
Thanks Wulf.
Well if it is a B235L engine, then it takes NGK BCPR 6H-11 spark plugs.
But according to your post back in 2011,
So if it is a B235L engine, I should use these spark plugs? -
19 December 2015
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Another Ohioan! :) I just went ahead and...
Another Ohioan! :)
I just went ahead and purchased a new one from eEuroparts.
If the throttle body is in limp home mode (and there's an easy way to check if it is or not), it is very... -
19 December 2015
Thread: What engine do I have?
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What engine do I have?
I have a 2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan. The emblem above the right taillight is "2.3T."
I would like to replace the spark plugs, but I first need to know what engine it has.
I did some searching, and... -
19 December 2015
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Thought I would provide an update. I replaced...
Thought I would provide an update.
I replaced the throttle body, and now it runs perfectly. :)
But it didn't at first... after I replaced the throttle body, the CIL continued to come on, and... -
12 December 2015
Thread: Broken vacuum thingie
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Broken vacuum thingie
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan.
Was trying to disconnect a rigid vacuum line from an inline disk thingie and I broke the fitting on the disk! Here are a couple photos:
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Photo 2
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29 November 2015
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Thanks for the reply. I did some research...
Thanks for the reply.
I did some research and it would appear the throttle body is a ticking time bomb on this car, so I just went ahead and ordered a new one. I'll install it this weekend.
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27 November 2015
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Saab 9-5: engine runs rough and wants to die. Engine light is on.
We have a 2005 Saab 9-5 Arc sedan with 100K miles on it. It's my wife's daily driver.
A few days ago she said the engine was running rough and wants to die after putting the transmission in... -
11 January 2015
Thread: Rough idle on 2005 9-5 Arc sedan
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Appreciate the advice. Will look into those...
Appreciate the advice. Will look into those things.
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10 January 2015
Thread: Rough idle on 2005 9-5 Arc sedan
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Rough idle on 2005 9-5 Arc sedan
We just purchased a 2005 9-5 Arc sedan with 72000 miles.
It runs O.K., but the idle is a bit rough. The RPM will increase for a second, decrease for a second, and then steady out. Four seconds...
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