One thing to watch out for with Saabs of this age is oil sludge. Frustrated I took it to our local Saab mechanical shop and explained the problem and they replaced the starter. The vehicle was not repair. The contact called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. These terms are used for identification purposes only. Removed positive lead on battery. Jul 16, 2010 The fan is located under the windsheild wipers.
The dealer also informed me of a recent recall I believe it's 05v-399 for the 2000 - 2002 model years and that perhaps the idm on my car had a similar defect. This would explain why sometimes you do not hear the starter relay click complete silence. Located Fuse 36 and removed the fuse. While applying for reimbursement, the contact was denied reimbursement because proof of payment was not provided. Parts are pricey but not crazy and if you find a mechanic who knows what he is doing, it is not that expensive to own. If the ignition switch isn't completing the circuit to the starter relay, the car won't start. I kept the standard head unit as I did not want to break up the integrated look of the interior with an aftermarket unit and I also added an aux plug to it.
He received a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for his work in the field. This is a problem solving forum for over 250,000 Saab owners, so expect to see problems discussed here even though our cars are generally very reliable. Or maybe it's just Saab itself, a car company whose owners are as loyal as golden retrievers. My only complaint is the radio. The show's notable for its twisting storylines and frequent violence, and as such, many of the actors get limited screen time. The failure mileage was 15,949 and the current mileage was 17,900.
Maybe it's the influx of straight-as-a-dashboard General Motors - now its primary owner - putting a little different spin on things. Click here to see all the! Ive only had it for 4 months so I cant say too much about the reliability but so far ive had no problems. If you are willing to put the time and money into upkeep, a 9-3 may be the best car you've ever owned. The remaining work is done from under the car, and is all on the opposite side of the starter from the bolt you just removed. This needs to be done while the starter is at least partially bolted on for the leverege provided. And which type of fuses needs to be used if there are multiple? Located the Relay box and located the starter relay. This car has been dependable and if you find one that was well maintained, it will last a long time.
I already checked fuse 32 in the panel. It has more power and braking ability than any car I have had. The box is not actually a box but a cover for the hydrolic pump. The contact drove back home at 60 mph for approximately 40 miles, and during that time and for the first time, the engine light turned on. Car sounds very nice now. Some bakeries bread-slice large orders of bagels, as this allows consumers to select small sections, rather than taking an entire bagel. Pit bulls have a bad reputation, and many cities have ordinances banning them or requiring owners to obtain special licenses or insurance.
I am careful about who I let touch it. The failure mileage was 60,200 and the current mileage was 61,000. Don't expect to get great sound out of them. The car was not able to be resarted. This is a how to video on how to get it running and bypass the problem. For usage guidelines, see the. In… Spite houses are structures that have been built or in some cases modified to annoy others.
The trunk is huge allowing us to avoid buying a wagon for now, and it gets over 30 mpg on highway driving. It is not covered under the recall. Based on the symptoms described, there seems to be trouble with sending current to the starter motor. Need to know if dealer is required to change idm. The mechanic also confirmed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced.
They also go to marching contests. The failure mileage was 118,356. Our Take on the 2001 Saab 9-3 Just when you think everything on the road is starting to take the same shape, just when it seems you can't possibly stand another cute-ute, guzzle-ute, call-it-what-ute-will vehicle, along comes a little monosyllabic relief: Saab. It has a great trunk for a convertible, and actually a nice and comfortable back seat. Characters die, disappear, or go on long quests that take them away from the cameras. The failure and current mileages were 64,000. Provide details and share your research! The wrapped the splice with electrical tape.
You can get an aftermarket pulley of machined billet aluminum construction with a repalceable bearing race from. No entirely satisfactory explanation has ever been agreed upon. Heck yes, especially if it was a Viggen! Great care is also recommended when measuring voltage before the fuses in the dashboard main fuse box and ignition switch, stalk switch, ignition switch relay, main relay for engine management system and start relay, see. The ignition module was replaced in the contact's vehicle. It was a perfect vehicle when I was single, dating and on the town. The dealer would not repair the vehicle because a new ignition module was already installed.
Pull starter out from below. I get about 20+ mpg and like the handling and the turbo charged acceleration. As long as you do the routine work brakes, oil change, etc you will be fine. A 10mm deep well socket works here. However, I did always want a convertible. A junkyard mechanic stated that the ignition was the cause of the malfunction.