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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Door pulls need attention

« on: 22 June 2015, 02:40:24 PM »

I just painted the two front door pulls and the rears and also the strip along the glove box compartment last month.  Did them a nice metallic silver (vw reflex silver) and has brought them up looking much better. 

Also did the peeling dash surround at the same time (halfords matt black) what a difference it has made and an oem finish in my opinion.  Removing all that rubbery surface with brake fluid made life much easier.  As a side note - flash taped all the mating plastic pieces behind the dash when I had everything else out, used to creak like hell behind there - not a sound out of it now!

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Electrical Problems (SAAB 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004)

« on: 27 April 2015, 12:13:01 PM »

Sorry to bring this thread back up - I am still having the same problem and will have to bite the bullet and call in an expert to diagnose what's up.  Just wondering if you guys would reckon if this fault would throw up any codes?   Any ideas/similar experience as what to expect cost-wise for an auto electrician to diagnose this fault?  Obviously lots of factors are variable in this case but I'd like to establish a ball park figure to start off with.  I am going to buy a basic obd2 reader and use with torque app anyway- would this give the same/similar info as full tech-2 which I expect the guy who comes out to me will have.

Cheers

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Electrical Problems (SAAB 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004)

« on: 23 April 2015, 11:19:52 AM »

Thanks for having a look Audax.  I got home from work last night and went out to have a look around - used the fob to open the car  and low and behold can open the trunk with the button on the car as well as the fob - all lights working at the rear also  .  The only thing I did notice was a very faint electrical clicking sound every few seconds coming from around the fuse area in the boot (like a relay click but not as loud). This seemed to stop when the fob was in the crank position.  It might be that this sound has always been there but the fact I have my ear down at the fuse box has picked it up - who knows?

Obviously I'll have to keep my eye on things, has the potential to leave the car undrivable but was fine on the way into work this morning. 

Thanks for the input as always - a strange incident indeed and not a lot of info out there - here's hoping it's just a little niggle.. 

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Electrical Problems (SAAB 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004)

« on: 22 April 2015, 01:26:08 PM »

Thanks for that sgould, much appreciated.  I'll have a look later this evening.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Electrical Problems (SAAB 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004)

« on: 22 April 2015, 11:02:57 AM »

I'll have a look at the wiring diagram when I get back to the computer and see if I can see a common point.

First thoughts are that it could be related to the Rear Electrical Centre in the boot, behind the trim on the left hand side.

Or a possible broken wire between the boot and the bodywork.

The other thing that causes strange electrical problems is corrosion of the wires and connectors underneath the Undebonnet Electrical Centre.  The big block of fuses and relays on the front left hand wing.  It unbolts and can be lifted off three block connectors.  It gets wet under there and strange things go on!

Cheers sgould, that is my thinking as well, just seems a little strange that the faults are all pointing to the rear of the car.  Unfortunately, I can't get into the boot to check!  I've been looking into what the boot release button is fused into but no joy so far.  I'll work out how to get into the boot tonight somehow...

You mean the rear indicators aren't working or? I would suggest you try to get someone to help and test every function for the rear of the car. All the lights (fog, reverse, lights, indicators) using all combinations of switches that do stuff. So try indicators and hazards separately, also try rear heated screen, boot release from keyfob and in the car if the switch is fitted, petrol filler cap release. Reverse sensors if fitted etc. and make a list of what does and doesn't work.

Having a very quick look at the wiring diagram it's probably a control module which isn't something you're going to realistically be able to work on yourself at home or a fault like a bad earth. One thing to ask is does your car have a tow bar fitted? (or did it have one that was removed unprofessionally?).

Thanks for the reply Audax, I'll get the Mrs to switch on all the lights etc tonight and I'll check which are working etc.  I know the rear signal lights aren't working from the stalk as well as the hazards button.  Car doesn't have rear parking sensors or an in-car button to release the boot.  The button on the key fob isn't releasing it though.  I also can confirm that a towbar has never been on the car.  Up until now (apart from changing the battery in December), the car hasn't put a foot wrong in 2 1/2 years of ownership - gutted. 

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Electrical Problems (SAAB 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004)

« on: 22 April 2015, 09:50:22 AM »

Hi All

Hoping some kind soul can point me in the right direction. Went to park the car in the in the drive last night and when starting her up i noticed the brake lights were on constantly (even with the fob out of the ignition switch) also when trying the hazards - the rear ones weren't working. So I tried to open the boot with the button to investigate and wasn't working. Tried with the fob, not working. Tried several times and eventually opened the boot. When I tried to close it again it seemed that it wasn't shutting properly.

I took her for a short drive with lights switched on - lights on the dash were cutting in and out and flickering on and off intermittently. Apart from the that the dials on the dash all working fine and no fault displaying on the CEL. Front lights are working fine, switching on and off okay and rears too.

I parked the car up overnight and checked all the lights were off. Went out this morning and disconnected the battery for half an hour started the car back up but still the same. Have had mention on another forum alternator pulley - surely it wouldn't have any affect with this issue when the car is switched off with the fob out of the ignition?

I am thinking along the lines of a relay or a fuse to do with rear of the car. The trunk release button doesn't work now, nor do the rear signal lights and the high level brake light isn't illuminating (when the two lower brake lights are stuck on). It is definitely intermittent though as the brake lights do eventually go out when the fob taken out the ignition switch (last night they stayed on regardless of the car being switched on or off).

I'm pretty good mechanically but electrics are not my strong point unfortunately. I can stretch to reading the voltage with my multimeter so I'll check the alternator tonight after work to see if I can rule that out. Sorry about the waffle.  Cheers guys. 

(SAAB 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004)

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Fuel cap

« on: 25 July 2013, 02:09:46 PM »

Cheers for the replys guys, just ordered part no. 9158393.  When I bought the car the previous owner lost the original and had a universal cap fitted to it which is a nightmare to get off.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Fuel cap

« on: 25 July 2013, 11:14:06 AM »

Hi All

Does anyone know if a Vectra C fuel cap would fit a 2004 93 Aero 2.0T?

Thanks in advance.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: (Fixed) Headlight Washer

« on: 05 July 2013, 10:51:55 AM »

Cheers nine-fiver - think I'm going to take off the wheel arch lining and do it all from under there.   

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / (Fixed) Headlight Washer

« on: 05 July 2013, 09:23:46 AM »

Hi All,

Does anyone know if the jet for the fixed headlight washer just pulls off the blue pipe (see 1st picture)?  I need to attach the jet to the housing (2nd pic) (it was missing when I bought the car) and to do that I have to disconnect it from the hose somehow.  I have had a try at just pulling it but don't want to end up breaking it if it's meant to be connected to the blue part indefinitely.

Thanks in advance guys.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Rear Spring Seats

« on: 03 July 2013, 09:34:25 AM »

Cheers for the reply Rick, been searching everywhere but not a lot of info on this part.  I'll look into it and get a couple ordered.

Thanks again.

Dave 

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Rear Spring Seats

« on: 01 July 2013, 11:53:04 AM »

Hi All

Does any kind soul know if Vectra C rear spring seats fit my 93 Aero 2.0T 2004 model as they are badly cracked and perished.  If so, are all Vectra C models compatible? 

Many thanks as always...

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Any Idea What This Is?

« on: 15 March 2013, 11:46:50 AM »

Thanks sgould,

Going to heat it up with a hair dryer and bit of dental floss to try and get as much of the glue off as poss.  Just glad it's stuck on and there hopefully shouldn't be a hole in the dash after its removal.

Cheers for all the replies guys 

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Any Idea What This Is?

« on: 15 March 2013, 11:18:20 AM »

Cheers Audax, gives me something to go on. 

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Any Idea What This Is?

« on: 15 March 2013, 10:17:53 AM »

Hi folks,

Bought my '04 9-3 Aero last month and it came with this attached to the dash.  Any ideas what it is?  My thoughts are some sort of hands free for a phone or a cup holder?  Was going to try and remove it but it's attached pretty solid to the dash and I don't want to make a mess of anything.  Don't recognise the logo on it either.

Any help appreciated