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12 February 2018
Thread: Front seat pan
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One your side of the pond, you can probably also...
One your side of the pond, you can probably also find them in the Aero model of the standard 9-3, although I'm not 100% sure. When they built a comparable car over here, they included the Viggen...
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12 February 2018
Thread: Front seat pan
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If you look around at saabcentral.com, there are...
If you look around at saabcentral.com, there are a couple threads (dated) where people made up rail adapters to bolt the 9-3 seats into an NG900.
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12 January 2018
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The most common cause of the temp gauge falling...
The most common cause of the temp gauge falling is a bad engine temp sensor. If it's not that, it might be the thermostat. Both are easy DIY changes. The P0116 indicates it's the sensor itself.
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14 December 2017
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I think the chime you are hearing is the "check...
I think the chime you are hearing is the "check latches" chime for the top not being properly latched or the switch(s) that indicates that is not working properly). That's the only moving alarm I...
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14 December 2017
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I'd replace the console window unit first. They...
I'd replace the console window unit first. They are a little different on the convertible... not a simple switch. If that doesn't do it, I'd replace the top computer (STCU). It's located in the left...
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18 January 2014
Thread: Rear brakes...what a mess
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Your rear calipers are rusted and the pistons are...
Your rear calipers are rusted and the pistons are not moving properly. That's why the rotors are rusty. You need to rebuild them or replace them. Replacements are inexpensive from Rock auto.
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18 January 2014
Thread: Remarry radio
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You need a Tech II to re-marry a radio in an...
You need a Tech II to re-marry a radio in an OG-93. That means a dealer or an Indy mechanic. $110 is expensive - it's a 10 minute job.
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30 July 2013
Thread: Convertible Top and Turbo Boost
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Looks nice. How many miles? That's not too bad,...
Looks nice. How many miles? That's not too bad, unless it has a zillion miles or the top needs major work.
You can check the fuses; there is one for the top computer. They are labelled. If you... -
24 July 2013
Thread: Convertible Top and Turbo Boost
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You mean you bought a convertible with a...
You mean you bought a convertible with a non-working top and the owner said it was "just a fuse"? I'm guessing that borders on fraud.
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03 July 2013
Thread: 2002 9-3 2.0 SE HOT Info request
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Likely not worth the effort then for most of it,...
Likely not worth the effort then for most of it, but you could stroke the 2.0 into a 2.3 (2002 to 2002 years works). You'd need pistons and rods. There might be compression issues, but the pistons /...
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03 July 2013
Thread: NG900 vs OG9-3 Corner Lights
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Old thread, but yes, they are the same.
Old thread, but yes, they are the same.
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03 July 2013
Thread: Convertible Top and Turbo Boost
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Check the u-joint itself closely. They can be...
Check the u-joint itself closely. They can be broken and not appear that way on light inspection. If the replacement shear pin fits the hole well, and the u-joint is not broken, then I'd suspect a...
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03 July 2013
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There are two valve cover gaskets. One is around...
There are two valve cover gaskets. One is around the outer edge of the cover. The other is around the inner edge - the edge you see when you pull out the DIC. If you are seeing oil in the spark plug...
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03 July 2013
Thread: 2002 9-3 2.0 SE HOT Info request
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Kazamario: What's your point of interest?...
Kazamario: What's your point of interest? Technically you could build a 2.0 into a 2.3, but it's rarely done since you can get all the HP you need from the 2.0. In fact, most of the builders seem to...
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27 May 2013
Thread: 2003 9-3 piviotal year?
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Thread is a little old... guessing you probably...
Thread is a little old... guessing you probably fixed it by now. But, you either need a line or a ram on that side. If it's the ram, they can be rebuilt. Instructions for raising the roof are in your...
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27 May 2013
Thread: 9-3 SID malfunction questions
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1. The speaker in the SID is bad. 2. The SID...
1. The speaker in the SID is bad.
2. The SID in your car is not from a convertible. You can have it re-programmed by someone with a Tech II to have the proper software, then it will display the... -
25 May 2013
Thread: Wheels and front end issues
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1. Read above - HUB CENTRIC. If you don't have...
1. Read above - HUB CENTRIC. If you don't have proper wheels or wheels with the proper centering rings, it WILL vibrate.
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25 May 2013
Thread: Car Painting Saab 9-3 SE
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The black paint you have is single stage, no...
The black paint you have is single stage, no clear coat. It can likely be restored. These single stage paints should actually be polished lightly every year to remove oxidation.
So, first, find a...
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