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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: Shark Fin Antenna
« on: 30 June 2011, 01:40:22 PM »
It was £14.99 in the UK - say $25. But cheaper ones on eBay since then.
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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: LED sidelight 'eyebrow' intermitant
« on: 30 June 2011, 01:01:55 PM »
I've heard of this. I'm sure it's a known fault.
If your car is out of warranty, I would still speak to a dealer and see if it's being done anyway. If not, ask the dealer to make a "special request" to Saab for an out of warranty repair. "Special Request" is the actual term they use for this. And you have to do it through a dealer. If you contact Saab they will only ask you to go to a dealer so that the fault can be confirmed.
If your car is out of warranty, I would still speak to a dealer and see if it's being done anyway. If not, ask the dealer to make a "special request" to Saab for an out of warranty repair. "Special Request" is the actual term they use for this. And you have to do it through a dealer. If you contact Saab they will only ask you to go to a dealer so that the fault can be confirmed.
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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: Shark Fin Antenna
« on: 30 June 2011, 12:44:57 PM »I'm starting to wonder if there is an on-car fix for the cracking of the aerial. (just made the jump to the dark side!)
Thinking of black Sikaflex. Both my cars have 'gone' lately. Both within a month. Interestingly one is a late 2001 car and the other a July 2002 model.
Hmmm
Some people have done things with bathroom sealant etc. But it's easy to change - one nut - and, if you don't need an aerial for GPS or a carphone, a dummy will do. Plenty on eBay etc. Or use a cheap FM one sold in many car shops and just leave it unconnected. That's what I did on my wife's car. In a saloon access is through the rear side door. Pull off the door seal and remove the grab handle. You can then see it. If you have big arms you may need to remove the pillar trim too and probably the high level rear brake light cover.
But a few minutes work only. Best with two people as you have to hold the aerial while tightening the nut underneath.
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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: Shark Fin Antenna
« on: 30 June 2011, 12:40:01 PM »May I ask where you sourced that one?
I got it from Bluespot Car Audio. But it was a while ago (late 2009) - illness and winter weather prevented me fitting it before. I'm not sure if it's still available. I chose it because if had the Fakra connectors to match the Saab ones on the GPS and Carphone. I ran a new cable all the way to the front for the radio aerial as I never found the special clip-in connector that is used by Saab at the rear amplifier. It has a built in amp for the AM signal. I used a supply that is ignition controlled at the rear, but it does mean that you don't get the AM amplifier powered if you sit in the car with the radio on and the engine and ignition off, even if the key is left in.
If you can't get that one, there's a similar one from Panorama, but it doesn't have the same connectors and will need a bit of soldering or crimping.
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Classic Saab 9-3 & GM900 (MY 1994-2002/03CV) / Re: Tech II tool anyone?? Help with Hood
« on: 30 June 2011, 12:25:04 PM »
PM is restricted until you have made 5 posts.
Find a chat thread and post four times!!
It's a simple way of stopping spam e-mails.
Find a chat thread and post four times!!
It's a simple way of stopping spam e-mails.
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Congratulations on the new forum
« on: 30 June 2011, 11:56:54 AM »
As Kev_Mc says, it's all a bit new.
We recognise that there is a need for all relevant Saab information to be available, so we don't want to prevent traders from posting.
At the moment all help is useful. Independent recommendation of a trader or supplier is fine.
The only thing that is not allowed is anonymous self-promtion by a trader or their employee.
We will allow a trader or supplier to post about their work, but they must identify themselves as a trader, either by user name or the "Custom Title"/"Personal Text". Preferably in the Classified section. This is all currently under review and we may change things in future.
We recognise that there is a need for all relevant Saab information to be available, so we don't want to prevent traders from posting.
At the moment all help is useful. Independent recommendation of a trader or supplier is fine.
The only thing that is not allowed is anonymous self-promtion by a trader or their employee.
We will allow a trader or supplier to post about their work, but they must identify themselves as a trader, either by user name or the "Custom Title"/"Personal Text". Preferably in the Classified section. This is all currently under review and we may change things in future.
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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: Mystery Connector
« on: 30 June 2011, 11:29:55 AM »
Pretty sure that he's fitting this one
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Customer Service Desk / How to insert pictures in your post.
« on: 30 June 2011, 12:14:00 AM »At the moment SaabTechTalk is still in the development stage. We do not have room on our server for uploading full size attachments, only small thumbnails.
To show a full-size picture, you will need to find somewhere on the web to host them. Sites like photobucket, Saabphotos, Picasa, etc. are places that can do this.
Then you need to find the URL of the picture itself. This will be a URL that ends in things like .jpg, .png or .tif etc. and will usually be in the address box at the top of the web page.
Copy the URL of the picture.
Go to your post and click at the point you want to put the picture. The insertion point line will appear there and flash.
Click on the "Image" button above the reply box. It's the one on the second row at the left, under the "B".
You should then see this appear [img]|[/img] with the insertion point flashing in the middle.
Paste the URL at that point. There must be no spaces between the URL and the brackets.
That's it!!
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Customer Service Desk / Re: Scrolling Messages - Yes or No?
« on: 29 June 2011, 11:56:10 PM »
Scrolling is all very well, but I think that this should be off limits....
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: What car would you have if it wasn't a Saab?
« on: 29 June 2011, 11:44:26 PM »
Hopefully Saab will do better than Rover! At least GM let them keep the new products. BMW pinched the Mini and sold the rest. If Vladimir Antonov gets on board (and he is as clean as they say), I think there's a good chance of survival.
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Congratulations on the new forum
« on: 29 June 2011, 11:35:52 PM »
Welcome Chris!
It was a bit like duck. All serene on the surface (mostly) but the mods were paddling like hell underneath!!
It was a bit like duck. All serene on the surface (mostly) but the mods were paddling like hell underneath!!
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Cleaning and Detailing / Re: What do you use?
« on: 29 June 2011, 11:29:52 PM »
I've heard of Aquapel. it's supposed to be similar to Ombrello isn't it? I was happy with Ombrello but I can't find it now.
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Cleaning and Detailing / Re: What do you use?
« on: 29 June 2011, 11:03:49 PM »
I use the Lithuanians in the hand wash at the end of the road!!
AutoGlym Fast Glass on the side windows and I tried the Gtechniq G1 stuff on my windscreen, but I thought that RainX was better.
AutoGlym Fast Glass on the side windows and I tried the Gtechniq G1 stuff on my windscreen, but I thought that RainX was better.
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Congratulations on the new forum
« on: 29 June 2011, 10:10:32 PM »
Welcome Bill!