Manual trans underfilled. How tough are these transmissions?
So, I just got back in from checking/changing my manual trans oil. Couldn't see any oil through the check plug and only about 825ml came out when I drained it... :o Of course, I put the 1500ml back in...
View Article9-3 rear hatch on NG900?
Hi there. New to the boards, recently picked up a '98 NG900 to use as a daily driver. My Trooper was just killing me on MPG. I have a bit of money to play around with and was looking at the 9-3 rear...
View ArticleHelp-cannot remove left front blinker (turns signal bulb)
Hello, My left front blinker is not working and I can't get it out to change the bulb. Followed the posted directions, turned the assembly, but it won't come out. Just to make sure I was doing it...
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2.8T Engine Swap Lessons
Tried to be clever and put an 06' 2.8 in to a '08 2.8 XWD. Won't make that mistake again. 06' engine was local and cheap, nearest '08 was a few days and a lot more $ away. Customers old engine blew due...
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Does anyone know what this part is....
....and where i can get it. the part I need is the one bolted on throttle body with red line coming off, in the bottom part of the pic. The line to the fuel pressure regulator broke off so there's no...
View Articletrans flush
Hey guys, Debating on flushing the trans or just doing fluid refill. I flushed my old og 9-3s auto trans with great results and it was a 140k car with no knowledge of prior flushing. My car now is a...
View ArticleNot starting, anyone near Plainville, CT with a spare DIC to test?
Hey everyone, This morning the car started fine. I left it at a friend's apartment and when I got back, the car would turn over and start bogging down but not start, seemed like a dead battery. Checked...
View ArticleHow do i turn OFF Traction Control on my 05 9-3 ??
I recently bought a 2005 Saab 9-3 2.0turbo 5 speed, and the traction control is really messing up my driving. its good at low speeds but when im trying to go up a hill it really slows me down and to me...
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Bad Head Gasket?
Hello fellow saab enthusiasts. I have posted on this issue before, and I never re-torqued my head bolts like I said I would have in that post :nono; So now I'm here. I need your opinions people. The...
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Wanted: saab 900 decor panel
Name:Brian Location - additional details: Ireland Means of contact: pm or email brianmolan@hotmail.com Price: what do you want Description: looking to buy a rear decor panel for a 900 convertible /...
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MBC install
My car was stuck in base boost which I tried to troubleshoot but could not resolve. I think it is either a bad knock sensor or APC box. I pretty much ruled out everything else. I got tired of messing...
View ArticleElectrical Fail
Not sure where to start. 1993 900s NA. Hopped in, drove about a mile, odd stuff happening like the radio fading out and shutting off, antenna retracting and all, a few stumbles from the engine. Drove...
View ArticleTranny Fluid change WITHOUT dipstick..
Can someone that is more knowledgeable than myself help me out? I have been reading the forums here and on other sites for quite a while trying to figure out the best method for changing my ATF fluid....
View Article06 Aero convertible 70K miles - whats it worth?
Ok guys. I am thinking about selling my 9-3 Aero convertible. The main reason being, that it is getting too cramped in the back for my growing kids. Especially with me at 6'3" having the seat all the...
View ArticleManual transmission stuck in first
So I had the gearbox replaced in my Aero with a used unit. Yes, took a chance, but 2nd gear was bad in the original box and I was tired of double-clutching. I had a great mechanic do the job --*not a...
View ArticleViggen Axles
Where can they found? I mean, I can't find them anywhere. eEuroparts has them for the 9-3 but says it's not for the Viggen. They're 65 bux each. eEuroparts has all the components to build an axel but...
View ArticleLower lip spoiler
As is the case with others my lower lip spoiler has seen better days and is needing replacement. Has any body tried eighter one of these I found on E-Bay?...
View ArticleMini meetup in D-Town
Had an opportunity to meet up with Banman today and see what my car's going to look like in 90,000 miles...it'll look pretty good! Our cars are pretty much identical twins. Even down to both...
View ArticleChoking then stalling above zero
87 900 n/a 8v Initial problem happened this summer, warm day, it started to choke up in corners then completely quit on me. My mechanic replaced the first (lifter) fuel pump and this seemed to fix it...
View ArticleHello from Alberta!
Hello everybody, New to the forums, but not to the Saab brand. Just recently moved from BC to outside Edmonton. Sold my 03' 9-3SS before we moved and elected to keep my Audi.....I should have known...
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