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You mean Right hand, Wagon or saloon (sedan)?
You mean Right hand, Wagon or saloon (sedan)?
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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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2 Weeks Ago
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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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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2 Weeks Ago
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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24 November 2020
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I think that if you contact an approved parts...
I think that if you contact an approved parts source with the VIN they will be able to provide the correct parts. Saabparts.com might be a good place to start.
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14 November 2020
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Four years is actually about right for a battery...
Four years is actually about right for a battery depending on how the car is used.
Assuming the battery you have is relatively new there are a few things you can try.
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The oil use is quite likely to be a leak from the...
The oil use is quite likely to be a leak from the oil pressure switch, the oil drips on to the exhaust. That could also be the source of the fumes.
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29 October 2020
Thread: drain on battery
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Unfortunately modern cars have a single cable...
Unfortunately modern cars have a single cable that connects the alternator to the starter solenoid and the battery so the answer to your question is no.
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27 October 2020
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Glad you have found that one. There is a separate...
Glad you have found that one. There is a separate fuse for the cigar lighter, it isn't in the hand book, try fuse 6 in the instrument panel distribution panel. The one in the boot is fuse 26 on the...
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26 October 2020
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I have two, one by the cup holder and a second...
I have two, one by the cup holder and a second one under the arm rest. There is also one in the boot, I recall having to replace a fuse but not which one. I’ll have another look tomorrow.
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20 October 2020
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You thought this was going to be simple didn't...
You thought this was going to be simple didn't you? The handbook suggests that fuse 25 in the under bonnet fuse box is involved. However, fuse 7 in the instrument panel fuse box is also annotated...
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19 October 2020
Thread: 1999 9-5 No heat issue
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I have no idea why a dirty filter should cause...
I have no idea why a dirty filter should cause temperature control problems but in my experience it can happen. It could be related to reduced air flow. The filters are cheap so you might as well...
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18 October 2020
Thread: 1999 9-5 No heat issue
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Silly question, when did you last change the...
Silly question, when did you last change the cabin air filter? On two different cats I have had heating/cooling problems when the filter wasn't changed regularly. I would suggest that you replace the...
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16 October 2020
Thread: Defect diagnosis
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After considering OBD II and some...
After considering OBD II and some troubleshooting, let’s have a look at electrical faults. By this I mean, “It doesn’t work when I operate the switch”.
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13 October 2020
Thread: Evap system small leak
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If I were you I would read the relevant section...
If I were you I would read the relevant section of WIS to see how it works before going any further.
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11 October 2020
Thread: Defect diagnosis
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In the previous post I covered defect diagnosis...
In the previous post I covered defect diagnosis using test equipment this post will give you some ideas as to how to diagnose defects without test equipment.
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04 October 2020
Thread: Defect diagnosis
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Defect diagnosis
Some time back I mentioned that it is entirely possible to diagnose many defects without the aid of any diagnostic tools except system knowledge. What I didn't say was that there will be times when...
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03 October 2020
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Probably, if you have managed to boil the...
Probably, if you have managed to boil the electrolyte there probably isn't much left.
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02 October 2020
Thread: Discussion about this forum
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I don’t know, but I feel the same way.
I don’t know, but I feel the same way.
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29 September 2020
Thread: Car identification
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I can buy parts direct from Orio in the UK. Try...
I can buy parts direct from Orio in the UK. Try looking at MySaabCarOnline.
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