Interior rearview mirror - how to replace?
Mine snapped off. Found new on on ebay. I got the mirror off but have to remove additional parts to get wire out. I took out 2 torx screws but it's not obvious as to what is still holding it in. I...
View ArticleBase Boost sometimes/more boost other times
Read around about different boost troubleshoots. What do you make of this? If I floor it from a stop, my boost, according to stock turbo gauge is just under the half way mark through the yellow. As...
View ArticleR&R for seat warmers?
Is there a thread I'm not seeing on how to remove the bottom seat covers to replace the seat warmers? I have the parts, just not the how to. Or is pretty much easy enough to not need directions?
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I don't know if this was a good idea or not. I made a front transmission mount.
I had stuffed some rubber scraps in the mount and it made a big difference for a day... Well it has been clunking and while I was at the local surplus store today I picked up some plastic. It's not as...
View ArticleRally postponed!
I am sorry to announce that we are postponing the Children's Book Run rally until next year, due to the predicted ice storms. All the sources I have checked make me sure that there will be ice on the...
View ArticleCoolant Leak 2005 9-3
2005 9-3 base model SO been noticing that about once a week the check coolant level light comes on on especially cold mornings, I add about 10 tablespoons of coolant and things are fine and dandy for...
View ArticleWanted: Viggen parts, a few other misc things
Name:Alberto Location:Naugatuck CT Means of contact:TXT 2036405081 Price: $500 Description: ~~~ im looking for some viggen parts. i NEED 2 jack covers and a 3/5 door spoiler.. i would like another...
View ArticleCloth seats
Was there ever a 9-5 with cloth seats or other cars that have cloth that will direct bolt in? Did a 99 have side seat airbag? If so does that mean I'm stuck?
View ArticleWhat services to perform? 06' 9-3 Aero
I just recently bought a 9-3 with 135k miles on the odometer. I just changed the oil. What others services should I perform? - cabin air filter? -serpentine belt? -etc/
View Article9-3se Springs on a viggen?
Anyone ever tried SE springs on a viggen to gain more clearance? I'm specifically interested in front SE and rear viggen combination. Viggen is supposed to be only 10mm lower so I think it might work...
View ArticleTime For Service readout
So we are getting this indicator and I assume it's for an oil change. We changed the oil and had a local "service station/mechanic" try to reset it. He claims to have the computer chip for Saab but it...
View ArticleCar is not starting, maptuner shows error.
This comes after little child played with car. Car is not starting, maptuner shows error. BDM is only way now? "remove maptuner and try again"
View ArticleFor Sale: Parting out 79 Saab 99
Name: Location: Means of contact: Price: Description: Pictures: https://post.craigslist.org/manage/4231488976
View ArticleSmart Slot Accessories
Any one know where I can get one of the smart slot accessories without having to pay $80? I found the ice scraper one but it was way more pricey than it should be. Right now I have the cup holder and...
View ArticleTurbo Charger and/or Engine Blown?
Sorry if there's already something on this, but I've been waiting on my car for two weeks because the mechanic said the turbo charger was blown. He put a new one in (it's going to cost me $1000) and it...
View ArticleWanted: Top mount turbo setup.
Name:Matt s. Location:oklahoma Means of contact: Price: Description: Pictures: Looking to buy a top mount turbo setup for my 2000 9-3. Need manifold, down pipe, oil and coolant lines and intake setup...
View Articleignition coil and spark wire resistance slightly off ok?
My coil reads 7100 ohms between between 1 terminal and the center and 1.1 ohms between the number 1 and 15 terminals. For a 2.1 n/a, Bentley says it should be .5 - .9 ohms for the former, and 7200 -...
View ArticleAnyone tried JZW stage1 for Aero?
I wonder what are acceleration times. I ve seen John posted on FB "0-60mph in 7.6 seconds, 1/4 mile in 16 Flat. My JZW Tune at : 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds" It looks like car is ****ed up, since it is much...
View ArticleCoil Packs
I looked through old threads but i could have missed something...I have an 2003 9-3 Arc and it has the individual coil packs, I see that there are the cassettes that have all 4 together molded from one...
View ArticleDo Saab Automatic Transmissions Suck?
I apologize if I've offended anyone. Years ago, a mechanic who worked on Saabs told me to stay away from the automatic transmissions. I also have had conversations with a few Saab owners who said the...
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