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18 April 2018
Thread: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Well, I picked up a screw in my tread of my 2008 9-5 Aero and had to have the tire replaced. Discount Tire finally got my tire in and I went down to pick it up. They had kept the wheel from my...
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13 December 2017
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When Costco Doesn't Have Your Battery Size
I checked Costco and they didn't have my battery. Thought about going to Walmart, but then I saw Consumer Reports review of my battery size. Then surprise surprise, I found out that Home Depot...
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22 July 2017
Thread: 9-5 Windshield Washer Nozzles
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9-5 Windshield Washer Nozzles
I just finished this relatively simple job, but there are a few things I would like to point out. First is that these nozzles fail most often by a plug on the bottom blowing out. If you are lucky...
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16 July 2017
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Windshield Washer Nozzle Conundrum
I am currently trying to replace the washer nozzle on my 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero. I popped off the insulation rivets very gently by using a bodyman's tool. If you gently pull and kind of rotate them...
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10 January 2016
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How did this source work out for you in terms of...
How did this source work out for you in terms of color match?
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10 January 2016
Thread: Color Code location on 2008 9-5
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Nevermind. I found mine. It is located on the...
Nevermind. I found mine. It is located on the very bottom of the driver's door opening, on a fairly large sticker. I couldn't see it as I was standing up, because that part of the body is slightly...
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10 January 2016
Thread: Color Code location on 2008 9-5
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Hey Frank, where exactly on the car is that one...
Hey Frank, where exactly on the car is that one located? I lifted the hood and the only sticker I see approximately in that location is on the hood itself, and it is just another VIN sticker. I...
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10 January 2016
Thread: key not found issue
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My Saab only came with one key, so I bought a key...
My Saab only came with one key, so I bought a key through clearcomtech.com and the http://www.lostsaabkeys.com/ website. I gave them my key code to have the key cut for the ignition. Once you...
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10 January 2016
Thread: SAAB 9-5 Synthetic Oil change
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Just change it every 5,000 miles with Mobil 1...
Just change it every 5,000 miles with Mobil 1 0W-40 and be done. The 5k interval makes it easy to remember. You hit a 5 or a 10 on the odometer change the oil. No more need to keep track. Easy. ...
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10 January 2016
Thread: Color Code location on 2008 9-5
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Color Code location on 2008 9-5
Any idea where I can find the color code information for my 2008 9-5 Aero? My owner's manual says it is supposed to be on the driver's side B Pillar with the tire inflation information, but the...
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03 August 2015
Thread: Fog Light Replacement 2008 9-5
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Fog Light Replacement 2008 9-5
My passenger's side fog light on my 2008 9-5 just took a rock and exploded in a million pieces, so it needed replacement. I bought a Saab original from eeuroparts for $100(comes with entire housing,...
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02 May 2015
Thread: Climate Control Reset
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Climate Control Reset
I have a 2008 9-5. It does not have the separate display module, as it is integrated in the dash. What is the method of doing a climate control reset on this car? It does not have the Auto and Off...
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01 March 2015
Thread: Time For Service Reset
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Actually this isn't true either. I know how to...
Actually this isn't true either. I know how to clear the message on my car, but I want to know if I can do it without resetting all of the trip settings. To clear on my car:
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21 February 2015
Thread: Time For Service Reset
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Time For Service Reset
When the time for service indication comes up, is there any way to reset it without clearing all of the other trip data that gets cleared when you hold the clr button?
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01 January 2015
Thread: Which Thermostat 2008 9-5 Aero
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Thanks 9-3, that was what I thought. Always nice...
Thanks 9-3, that was what I thought. Always nice to have a confirmation.
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01 January 2015
Thread: Lost key options
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Call these guys: Lost Saab Keys...
Call these guys: Lost Saab Keys I had the same problem and they sold me a complete key with remote transmitter and the RFID chip cut to fit my lock based off of my VIN and Key Code. Then take both...
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01 January 2015
Thread: Which Thermostat 2008 9-5 Aero
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Which Thermostat 2008 9-5 Aero
All, I am getting set to order a thermostat for my 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero, and I am wondering what is the correct part. Eeuroparts gives two different parts an 88C part and an 89C part for opening...
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12 November 2014
Thread: P1312 Error Code Issues
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The plugs I installed are the platinum NGK...
The plugs I installed are the platinum NGK PFR6H10 plugs. I don't notice any abnormal soot on the plugs when I removed them. I am thinking that the spring might be an issue, and was wondering how...
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10 November 2014
Thread: P1312 Error Code Issues
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P1312 Error Code Issues
I first threw a P1312 Error Code about 2 months ago. I pulled the DIC and re-gapped the plugs. I cleared the code, but it came back after about 1000 miles. I pulled out the DIC again checked all...
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12 March 2014
Thread: Mobile 1 at NAPA
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Mobile 1 at NAPA
Mobile 1 is on sale at NAPA untill 3/31/2014 for $6 a quart. And if you live in Washington grab this: https://www.facebook.com/NAPA.Washington and use the $25 on your $50 purchase and your price per...
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27 January 2014
Thread: Mobil 1 0-40 Synthetic On Sale
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Mobil 1 0-40 Synthetic On Sale
$5.99 a quart at O'Reilly Auto parts through January 28th.
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21 January 2014
Thread: New Key?
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Kathy, it is very important that you have at...
Kathy, it is very important that you have at least two keys programmed to your car at all times. You must bring them both to the dealer at the same time, as they have to sync them to the car at the...
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19 January 2014
Thread: What's your poison?
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If I had to choose my two favorites it would be...
If I had to choose my two favorites it would be these:
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19 January 2014
Thread: What's your poison?
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Fortunately, or unfortunately for my wallet, my...
Fortunately, or unfortunately for my wallet, my wife got me drinking specialty craft brews when she found a bottle of Stone Imperial Russian Stout when we were on vacation. Since that point, I...
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19 January 2014
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2008 9-5 Fuse Panel Diagram
After trying to locate Fuse 35 to disable my daytime running lights, I decided to make a diagram that was a little more descriptive than the one in the manual. The confusion usually comes, since many...
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