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If the car recognises the remotes are programmed. I would suspect that the fault lies in the radio communication. If neither key remote works, I would start looking at the receiver unit at the back of the centre console, and the circuitry from there to the central locking.

The fact that the key operated all four doors in the past, but now doesn’t suggest that your mechanic changed something unnecessarily. Can you get access to a Tech2 Saab/GM computer? That will remotely operate electrical items one at a time, as well as find error codes that are Saab specific and not detectable with a universal ELM code reader.

Does the central locking switch by the gear selector work.  If so, the locking system is probably OK and the fault is with the remote radio side.  If it does not work, the fault lies with locking system. It may be a problem in the TWICE unit under the front seat. That controls all the locking logic.  If it’s faulty, a new unit won’t work without a matching key transponder and a Tech2 session.

The door open warning could be a faulty door switch. It’s just a switch to Earth, so a broken wire could cause that.

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I think that this is just confirmation that Hedin closed the UK operation and are running the Saab Parts former Milton Keynes based business directly from Sweden.

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I’m not sure that I can offer a fix, but the remote operation and the ignition are two completely different things.

The ignition key and engine starting involve the ignition barrel and the ignition switch electrics which are buried below and you have to dismantle the centre console to get to it all.

The remote operation is via the receiver aerial, which is located at the back of the centre console and can be accessed by removing the rear panel.

I can’t see that the selector lever is relevant. It’s entirely mechanical. The only electrical part is the lock that releases when you put the key in and press the brake pedal, so that you can pull it out of park.  You can bypass the electrical lock, if necessary, by pushing down the small rectangular button beside the selector with the end of the ignition key.

You can also check what keys the car thinks it has linked.  Key in ignition, turn on, and press one of the key buttons.  I can’t remember which… I can look it up when I get back to my computer at home.  But it should ideally show “2 transponders. 2 remotes” on the SID display.

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It's the boot unlock button that checks which keys the car recognises.



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The problem with advertising a Saab on a Saab enthusiast forum, is that we all have at least one already.

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Cleaning and Detailing / Re: Front bumper dull look
« on: 27 October 2024, 06:35:10 PM »
As you car is plain black and not metallic, you may get away with some rubbing compound and a coat of lacquer.

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Difficult to say.  You may have to solvent clean the sump and see where the leak starts to show again.

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That reminds me that I have to get my 9-5 MOT’d before the end of Nov.

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The parts list is a bit odd for 1998-9 cars.  The factory fit is the same for manual and auto, but it says that these are no longer available.  However the two exchange parts that they list are different for the manual and the auto.

After that 2000-2005 are the same to all intents and purposes.  The parts list shows the original parts have all been replaced by the 2005 subframe.

2006-2010 are another part number, but I have been told, but not confirmed, that the difference is very minor.  Something like a couple of extra holes.

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Use a white cloth.  If the fluid is green, it will be from the power steering.  Has the level dropped?  there's a dipstick included in the cap.

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Could it be a failed seal between the power steering pump and the camshaft?  It's a fairly common failure, but that seems to leak engine oil into the power steering fluid and caus ethe steering reaction to be light of uneven.

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When my 9-5 did this, I found that the rear shock absorbers were worn out.  Once off the car there was two inches of play in them.  But not sign of any leakage.  The 9-5 is notorious for wearing our its rear shocks.

But any serious wear in any of the bushes could cause this.

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Finally, after a period of post vaccination gloom, I have checked the code and it hasn't reappeared in the fortnight since, so i'll put it down to a glitch.

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Advice
« on: 10 October 2024, 05:09:09 PM »
The 9-3 convertible was the best selling CAR in the UK in July 2023 on the second-hand market.

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I carry a 2 ft breaker bar in each car.  There's a long 17mm socket on each.  I found that the extendable wrench that I had was angled and put a non-radial force on the bolt.  This would probably be OK on normal bolts, but I think it's what causes the locking bolts to break.

With a long reach socket, you can move the breaker bar close to the tyre and keep the torque force in line with the bolt head.

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I'll have to check if it reappears, I only found it this afternoon and we are not using the car again until tonight.

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