Ignition switch bending keys
Hi all - Been awhile since I've posted. My '91 vert bends the keys when I go to start it. It really doesn't seem like it should, as it is somewhat easy to turn, but that is the narrowest part of the...
View ArticleConvertible top question
We recently bought a 2004 9-3 Arc convertible. Carla was in a MAJOR thunderstorm/downpour today and the interior of the canvas roof cover got wet. We have printed off a manual from the internet (since...
View ArticleXenon headlights problems
Hi, I own a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero with the xenon headlights. An fault occurs in the xenon system and my headlight are always levelling down when I turn them on. The Tech 2 can't establish communication...
View ArticleEngine light won't turn off saab 9-5 2.3L turbo
I have a 2005 9-5 wagon with 2.3L turbo. Driving along the other day and direct ignition cassette failed without warning. Replaced it, engine light out and then came back on. Took it to auto parts...
View ArticleRear brake upgrade - Use 9-5 lines?
Would the stock brake lines for a 9-5 work when doing a rear/vented brake caliper brake upgrade? Or would you need the GS lines or to have something made up?
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Rust in plug well 1
Well, I went out to change the plugs, sadly I left my tools at work so I wasn't able to pull the plug to investigate further. Here is a picture of it, it is only in cylinder 1 and on the plug boot. It...
View ArticlePM folder keeps saying it's full, but it isn't.
Hey mods... anyone who can help with a PM storage issue? I reached the limit of 150 a week or so ago. So, I deleted a bunch of Inbox and Sent messages and dropped it to mid 60's. A few days later, it...
View ArticleRecent UK expat in California waving a hello!
Hi Chaps, Yesterday I joined The Saabhood by buying a nice 2004 9-5 Aero Wagon. A few days before that I moved the UK to California so there are all sorts of new things to get my head around at the...
View Articleany programing required to replace DICE unit?
from what i gather a 2000 9-3 would have a DICE unit? (instead of ICE unit)? i also gather it is located under the driver side dash? when replacing this unit, does any programing need to happen in...
View ArticleVery hard to start problem saab Turbo 88
Hi. I'm helping a to try to resolve this weird issue that he is having. The Problem : Cold engine, try to start and it cranks but no start, after 10 cranks aprox it will fire up once and then will die...
View Articlequestion about 2001 saab 93 se speaker upgrade
i drive a 2001 saab 93 se and i recently installed a pioneer avh-4500bt. i read somewhere that to upgrade speakers i would have to change the head unit first because i guess most after market speakers...
View Articledoor lock actuator
looking for door lock actuator for passenger rear door on 2008 9-3 sedan.reportedly this part is no longer available new.junkyards want to sell me the whole door.if you know where i can locate this...
View ArticleSaab Blower Motor
It's getting close to winter up here in Minnesota and my blower motor is working intermittently. It will work for a week and stop for a day or two, and then start back up again. I need to get this...
View ArticleTheft Alarm :-)
Just had an interesting experience on the 2000 Aero. Bought the car 3-4wks back and spotted the theft alarm warning on the SID. Jacked her up and found the siren was disconnected. Ok, I figured the...
View Article2001 9-3 2.2 TiD engine light trouble
Hi all, I'm really at my witts end with my 9-3. Haven't a clue what to do next . Can anyone offer me some advice please? Here's the story: Engine light came on so took to the garage. They said the EGR...
View ArticleConvertible Buying Advice
Greetings, I'm considering the purchase of a 900 classic convertible as a wedding present for my fiancee. I've owned a 900 non-turbo in the past and currently own a 9-3 turbo. I've had some mechanical...
View ArticleGremlin in the A/C system
My AC checks out perfectly, no codes, pressures fine, so what's the problem? Every once in a while (probably about 1 in 15 car starts) the A/C will start out working OK, and will then stop working,...
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9-3 front splitter (in progress)
Well, time has come and I have had enough of my sagging front bumper lip. So instead of trying to reenforce the plastic bumper itself I decided to give it a face lift. Enter the front air splitter. The...
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1996 Saab 9000 Projector retrofit complete!
hey everyone! So i do apologize for the useless thread, I just wanted to show off my new lights i fabbed up. I spent two months planning how i was going to do this, and three weeks actually executing...
View ArticleSputtering at 3k in 2nd gear half throttle
So today yet another thing comes up to piss me off, I am driving in 2nd gear and getting up to 3k and a little above, with moderate throttle and the car starts sputtering a little and the turbo needle...
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