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30 May 2020
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Another 9-3 codes thread... Australian car
I did a search for my issue and found similar threads, but from 2012, 2013 and 2017... and rather than resurrect an old thread that didn't answer the questions, I have decided to start a new thread....
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29 May 2020
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Whether it is reversing light for manual, or...
Whether it is reversing light for manual, or alarm hood switch, it is good to know it is nothing critical to the running of the car
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28 May 2020
Thread: 9-3 2005 headlight switch positions
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9-3 2005 headlight switch positions
Unfortunately my new (to me) 9-3 came with no glove box hand book... so I have trouble working out a few switches and things... one that has me stumped is all of the positions there are on the...
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28 May 2020
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I was advised on another forum, it is the reverse...
I was advised on another forum, it is the reverse light connection for a manual 9-3.... mine being auto doesn't require it.
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26 May 2020
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Thanks Geoff... Does anyone else have a 05...
Thanks Geoff...
Does anyone else have a 05 9-3 with this loose wire/plug like in my pics? -
22 May 2020
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Just a thought, if a light is out but the bulb...
Just a thought, if a light is out but the bulb and fuse are ok, it could be an earth issue
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22 May 2020
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Yeah, that looks like the plug type... Do you...
Yeah, that looks like the plug type... Do you have a link to a wiring diagram to see which plug like this has a yellow wire with a blue stripe and a black?:thumbsup:
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21 May 2020
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No one? Can someone with a 2005 9-3 have a...
No one?
Can someone with a 2005 9-3 have a look at their car and see if that plug is on their loom and if so, is it plugged in or loose like mine please.... -
21 May 2020
Thread: Tire size recommendations
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If 50 profile fits and doesn't rub on anything, I...
If 50 profile fits and doesn't rub on anything, I would run them... would fill the guards nicely and a bit quieter... use the gps to know your exact speed
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20 May 2020
Thread: '00 9-3 se dies when accelerating
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A car dying on acceleration smacks of fuel system...
A car dying on acceleration smacks of fuel system to me... so check fuel itself, in case you picked up some bad fuel somewhere, or you have 80 year old fuel in the tank.... (or water) so if you can,...
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20 May 2020
Thread: Steering wheel locked
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A brand new, fully charged battery will be flat...
A brand new, fully charged battery will be flat in 2 weeks if left connected to the car.... after 4 months, it will be dead.
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20 May 2020
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9-3 mystery wire unplugged in engine bay?
I have been using the search function to try and identify this plug... but to no avail... and now I have looked so much my eyes are spinning like a slot machine about to pay out...:o
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15 May 2020
Thread: Steering wheel locked
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Assuming the OP does have a 9-3... the only time...
Assuming the OP does have a 9-3... the only time I have had the steering lock message was one time I hadn't started it for well over a week and the battery was under charged... it obviously didn't...
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15 May 2020
Thread: 900s cooling system question
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An old thread I know, but just to add closure, I...
An old thread I know, but just to add closure, I ended up selling the 900s as I thought the risk of it becoming a money pit was a bit too great.....and have now acquired a 2005 9-3 ARC with no...
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18 January 2018
Thread: 900s cooling system question
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Strange, my last post didn't show up? I will say...
Strange, my last post didn't show up? I will say again... Nobody can be expected to read a forum post and say if a motor is any good, what I am asking is how susceptible 2.3 Saab motors/heads are to...
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17 January 2018
Thread: 900s cooling system question
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Thanks Digger, I wouldnt risk a slip job, I would...
Thanks Digger, I wouldnt risk a slip job, I would want to check the head for damage. I dont know how bad it was boiled, or really if it was overheated at all... so I would like to do the job once and...
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17 January 2018
Thread: 900s cooling system question
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900s cooling system question
I have a 1997 900s which I have just bought knowing it has some problems. I cant speak to the previous owner (deceased) but the clues are, there is a radiator in the trunk with a blown out plastic...
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