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19 August 2023
Thread: Saab 9-3 -06 having issues starting
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It's been a couple of months since the last time...
It's been a couple of months since the last time I looked in on this site and hopefully you've already solved this problem, but just in case you haven't.
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10 March 2023
Thread: Power Steering Issue and vanishing fluid.
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Could the PSF be pushed through the shaft seal on...
Could the PSF be pushed through the shaft seal on the engine pump cam into the engine?
Could
Is there an issue with the pump or is the pump failing?
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09 February 2023
Thread: Coolant Change - Saab 9-3 (2003-2012)
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Your car is now 15 years old and odds are that...
Your car is now 15 years old and odds are that sometime in the last decade or so, that someone has added coolant mixed with tap water and that kills lifetime coolant. Also keep in mind that color...
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23 December 2022
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Mike, wireless or wired, if you want to mount...
Mike, wireless or wired, if you want to mount your camera by the license plate you need to pull in wire and the easiest run is through the rubber boot at the top of the hatch. If you don't mind...
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24 April 2022
Thread: 2002 9-3 Convertible Top Question
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I've been using Sunbrella fabric guard for years...
I've been using Sunbrella fabric guard for years for sealing and conditioning. Cleaning is an entirely different process, some tops don't clean and need to be re-dyed to look good.
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15 April 2022
Thread: 2004 9-3 ARC - HID Headlight Issue
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It was the draconian quote to program my...
It was the draconian quote to program my headlights that encouraged me to purchase a clone Tech-2 and spend hours getting TIS software to work on an old Dell laptop. I estimate that in the first year...
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09 April 2022
Thread: Windshield same as SRX?
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Gut tag mein heir, ich verstehe klein bisshen,...
Gut tag mein heir, ich verstehe klein bisshen, nicht sehr good sprecht.
Don't know anyone in the glass business that would guarantee an invisible chip repair that has starred like yours appears to... -
09 April 2022
Thread: Windshield same as SRX?
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Don't panic yet, I've fixed worst rock strikes...
Don't panic yet, I've fixed worst rock strikes with a $10 kit from the auto parts store. The chipped with cracks take practice and you only get one shot, so best to have your first one done by a...
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25 February 2022
Thread: Off-topic thread - talk about anything
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Don't quite understand you angry post. Is this...
Don't quite understand you angry post. Is this posting an attempt to redirect Saab site users to an invasive sex site app? Or is there really something in the above posting that you find pathetic?
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25 January 2022
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It looks like your post was stuck in the cue for...
It looks like your post was stuck in the cue for a bit and you may already know this but I did read your post and watch the vid. and your actual part might not be identical, as a generic fix, if this...
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Nate, Mechanically speaking drivetrain is...
Nate,
Mechanically speaking drivetrain is drivetrain where transmission is stick or auto and engine is turbo or not. Look at WRX 2.5 for turbo dress up kits. The big differences between Saab and... -
03 December 2021
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You need to tell the computer that the door has a...
You need to tell the computer that the door has a new lock and that requires programming tool with software
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29 November 2021
Thread: 2004 9-3 ARC - HID Headlight Issue
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Funky but true, lights are individually...
Funky but true, lights are individually controlled by the UHC which is always my first best guess, but you say you have same harness voltages pass and drive side. Did you use a simple light bulb...
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27 November 2021
Thread: 2004 9-3 ARC - HID Headlight Issue
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Follow your wires all the way back to where they...
Follow your wires all the way back to where they attach at the UHC (under hood electrical center / fuse block) and look for damage or bad connection. Takes more than voltage to turn on the lights,...
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17 November 2021
Thread: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T
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If you want to do a lot of work yourself GM...
If you want to do a lot of work yourself GM Ecotech metal engine parts are everywhere. Saab compatible electronics aren't and sometimes good used engines are the smarter move. Find one close to you...
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02 November 2021
Thread: 2001 9-3 Completely Dead Electrically
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Assuming that you have checked both ends of both...
Assuming that you have checked both ends of both battery cables your most likely failure point would be the fusable link. Google up the part so you know what it looks like and then follow the + cable...
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29 October 2021
Thread: How do you diagnose the Amp 1?
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There are some things that even the best DIY'r...
There are some things that even the best DIY'r can't do at home and if you can't see an obvious bad solder connection, odds are you don't have the equipment you need to diagnose the problem. When my...
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24 October 2021
Thread: Saab 9-5 2001 crank no start
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Congratulations and good job on the visual...
Congratulations and good job on the visual inspection.
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23 October 2021
Thread: Saab 9-5 2001 crank no start
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New CPS sensor and still no wiggle on the tach...
New CPS sensor and still no wiggle on the tach when cranking with random occasional ignition.
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07 October 2021
Thread: Saab 9-3 heated seats retrofit
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When I was growing up my best friends dad was a...
When I was growing up my best friends dad was a full blooded Check and my Uncle George was a full blooded Serb, I could talk to either of them about anything on a car and over the phone and tell...
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07 October 2021
Thread: Saab 9-3 heated seats retrofit
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If you have made a reasonable search for un-used...
If you have made a reasonable search for un-used connector ends near the seat area and found none, you will need to search the internet or visit a salvage yard for the wire harness section and wires...
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06 September 2021
Thread: classic saab newbie
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Congratulations and good driving. With any...
Congratulations and good driving.
With any vintage or specialty vehicle you don't absolutely need to become your own expert, but the more you know the less it costs to keep one on the road.
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25 August 2021
Thread: 2009 9-3 window regulator
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I'm guessing that you have a frayed cable and not...
I'm guessing that you have a frayed cable and not an electrical wire and as these regulators comes with or without pinch control could be why you are having trouble finding your part.
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24 August 2021
Thread: Saab 9-3 convertible
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Check to see if all your battery and ground...
Check to see if all your battery and ground connections are clean and tight.
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22 August 2021
Thread: Yoke bushings
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I have no idea what parts are readily available...
I have no idea what parts are readily available in the Netherlands, but the 9-5 used the GM2900 platform up to 2008 or 9 and the Epelson 2 platform to the end. I have no idea what late model Chevy...
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