Is there a problem with my Saab 9-3 Turbo?

I have a 2002 Saab 9-3 turbo the car was running but when I stepped on the gas it would die out and fall on his face I replace the fuel pump in the fuel filter and the car does not want to start at all stay running any idea what the problem may be

Why does my Saab 9-3 run after 100k miles?

crank sensor probably needs to be replaced. If your car starts up and runs after it’s cooled down, but cuts off again after engine has warmed up, then more then likely it’s your crank shaft sensor. They tend to go out on the 9-3s after 100k miles. I just replaced mine for preventative maintenance. 10 people found this helpful.

How can I tell if my Saab engine is leaking?

To properly diagnose this condition perform a cold (after an overnight stay is best) compression and leak down test. As an example, an engine with a 150-175 psi hot cranking compression reading may only show 75 to 90 psi when cold.

How can I check if my Saab has a fuel filter?

first check the airfilter, if its dry and clean then is okay. then check that fuel filter has been replaced in the last 2-3 years, if not you have to replace it. This is the easy bits to check for you self. Next then you need diagnostic reader, wich usally means you have to go to a saab dealer and get them to read of the cars computer .

What causes MAF sensor to go bad in Saab?

MAF sensor may function fine when the engine is cold then start to malfunction once the engine warms up. A coolant temperature sensor can go bad with time, causing the engine to run rich and preventing it from going into the ‘closed-loop’ mode.

Where is the fault code stored on a Saab?

Since a fault code will be stored in your Saab’s OBD computer, you can use an OBD-II scanner to read those codes. When your Saab check engine light comes on, you may notice:

Is the Saab 9-3 arc 2dr a convertible?

Model year 2003 yielded a vastly improved 9-3 sedan that’s unmistakably a Saab. For 2004, worshippers of the sun get an equally impressive convertible that raises the bar for the class. The 2004 Saab 9-3 line comprises a four-door sedan and a two-door convertible. The 9-3 sedan is available in three trim levels.

What’s the price of a 2004 Saab 9-3?

For 2004, worshippers of the sun get an equally impressive convertible that raises the bar for the class. The 2004 Saab 9-3 line comprises a four-door sedan and a two-door convertible. The 9-3 sedan is available in three trim levels. The 9-3 Linear model ($25,995) is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 175 horsepower.

What kind of engine does a Saab 9-3 have?

The 2004 Saab 9-3 line comprises a four-door sedan and a two-door convertible. The 9-3 sedan is available in three trim levels. The 9-3 Linear model ($25,995) is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 175 horsepower.

Why is my fuel gauge not working on my Saab 9-3?

Replacing the fuel lever sensor on a 2008 saab 9-3 common issue for faulty gauge reading. This is like 98% of the time the reason the gauge doesn’t work, other percent is a mouse ate the wires over the tank and maybe maybe maybe, probably not but maybe the gauge is bad in the dash.

When did the Saab 9-3 anniversary convertible come out?

Saab 9-3 Anniversary convertible (Australia) The first generation 9-3, an updated Saab 900 (NG) was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. It was known to enthusiasts as the OG 9-3 (old generation) and internally as body style 9400. It continued as a full line through the 2002 model year.

What kind of air filter does a Saab 9-3 use?

SAAB 9-3 Intake and Exhaust. Now we move on to the intake and exhaust and ensure proper flow through the engine. Maximum power gains come from a full induction kit. On small engines you will actually lose low down power so we suggest you use a panel air filter instead.

Why does my Saab 9-3 engine not start?

It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your 9-3 to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.

How can I get more power out of my Saab 9-3?

When pushing up the power you will need to pay attention to the fuelling. More power needs more fuel. A fuel pressure boost valve will make the car more responsive and respond better. To get sufficient fuel you may need to uprate the injectors on your engine.

What should the suspension be on a Saab 9-3?

Good suspension tweaks that dramatically improve handling for the 9-3 include a couple of degrees negative camber and 1-1.5 degrees of toe in or out on the front wheels. Toe in for stability, or Toe out to improve cornering.

What kind of direct ignition does a Saab have?

If you have a 9000 turbo (91-98), NG900 turbo (94-98), 9-3 (99-02), or 9-5 (99-present), then your car incorporates the direct ignition technology developed by Saab in the late 80’s. Direct Ignition… it just sounds fancy, right? As you know (or may not know), Saab prides itself in turbo charging.

What kind of engine does a Saab Aero have?

The 2.0-litre turbo had all of that plus six-speaker sound, CD stacker, woodgrain dash and auto climate control air. In 2000 Saab released the Aero model which had the 151 kW boost of an uprated 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine and came fitted with just about every feature on the Saab option list including ABS and traction control.

Why did the Saab 9-3 have body shake?

Saab wasn’t alone in suffering from body shake, which was mostly in the dash and scuttle area, but they seemed to suffer more than most. In the late 1980s with the competition never more intensive the Saab was trailing its closest rivals in the body stiffness stakes, it was something most other car makers had been able to get on top of.

Is there a way to disable the alarm on a Saab?

However, if you don’t want to take the time to lock your Saab every time you exit the vehicle, you’ll find it easier to disable the alarm entirely. Place the key in the ignition and start the vehicle.

Where is the fuse box on a Saab?

Press and hold in the override button until the alarm chirps one time. Lift and secure the hood of the vehicle so it doesn’t fall on you, then look for the fuse box. On Saab vehicles, the fuse box sits to the right of the engine, next to the firewall. Locate the correct fuse. Most fuse boxes have the fuses labeled clearly.

How often should I Rev my Saab 9-3 SportWagon DPF?

Seems a shame when the car is happy (and quiet!) cruising at this engine speed, but as an earlier poster stated, you need to keep the revs at perhaps 2,500 rpm with some regularity to get it to regen.

When to use 3rd gear in Saab 9-3 SportWagon?

This means 3rd gear in a 30 limit, 4th in a 40 and 5th (you get the picture). This ensures the engine is running around max torque most of the time. There should be no need for 100 mile trips, unless you actually need to go that far.

What to do if your Saab 93 won’t start?

I have a 2002 Saab 93. After replacing the neutral safety switch, crankshaft sensor, spark plugs, fuel filter and battery it still with not start. what have I done wrong or am missing 9 people found this helpful. Try replacing the direct Ignition coil cassette, if that has be replaced then it’s your neutral safety switch.

What causes a Saab 9-5 engine to die while driving?

Engine Dies while Driving Or Will Crank but not Start on Saab 9-5 Problems Saab Saab 9-5 Engine Dies while Driving Or Will Crank but not Start Problem Description The direct ignition cassette can fail causing the engine to die while driving, and/or it will crank but not start. The engine may also have a rough idleand run roughly.

Why does my Saab 9-3 stop running after 100k?

How many ignition cassette failures does a Saab have?

Three ignition cassette failures: 1) sudden failure without warning @ highway speeds (54K); 2) intermittent misfires and elective replacement (200K); 3) sudden failure @highway speeds with a single misfire 1 minute prior (241K) Rough idle,dies while driving,sometimes won’t start, engine light stays on and or flashes.

I have a 2003 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo. I have has the vehicle for about 3 months and have recently put a lot of money into it making sure it runs properly. New battery , suspension, tires, tire rod. But recently when I started to start the car, it would cut on then them rapidly cut right back off. Then I

Is the 1999 Saab 9-3 4 DR SE fast?

1999 Saab 9-3 4 Dr Se Turbo Hatchback — Performance: 2.2TiD (From Vauxhall) certainly is not fast. Not slow once in the Turbo boost (2k-3k revs) sluggish when just under engines own power (1k-2k revs) Brakes very good, Handles Ok, I would describe it as safe.

What kind of gas mileage does a Saab 9-3 get?

The ’99 Saab 9-3 is an all-around great car. With a turbocharged 4cylinder engine, Saab achieved the perfect balance of performance and fuel economy. Not to mention its rugged reliability. It’ll do 0-60mph in less than 7 seconds, and if driven conservatively, will get 30+ mpg on the highway.

Is the Saab 9-3 an air cooled car?

With the 9-3, the replacement for the long-running 900 series, the unconventional is still conventional. Take the key between the seats thing. Saab-ophiles treat this feature with the same reverence that Porsche fans treat air-cooled engines.

How is the Saab 9-3 rated on Trustpilot?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot from over 45,000 reviews. The Saab 9-3 range is the mainstay of the company’s recent commercial success. Aiming to compete head-on with the likes of BMW’s 3 Series and Audi’s A4 models, the 9-3 represents a slightly quirkier alternative.

How much does a used Saab 9-3 cost?

Equipment levels are reassuringly high, but it’s only when comparing model for model that Saab’s advantage becomes apparent. Whereas a used 154bhp Saab 9-3 2.0t S can be bought for under £13,000 for a 1998 example, an equivalent year BMW 3 Series starts at £16,000 for a weedy 105bhp 316i.

What kind of car is the Saab 9-3?

The 9-3 has soldiered on as Saab’s entry-level sedan for years now, and with a major redesign in the works for the ’03 model, the 9-3 gets only minor changes for 2002. The base two- and four-door hatchbacks have been dropped in favor of a single value-priced four-door SE hatchback.

When did the production of the Saab 900 end?

Production ended on 8 May 2002 at the Trollhättan plant and 25 April 2003 at the Valmet plant in Finland. Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised suspension in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 (1994–1998 model).

Where was the Saab 9-3 Viggen hatchback made?

As with the preceding generation, convertibles were built by Valmet in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet was also the only plant assembling the 9-3 Viggen, in all three bodystyles. After production at Saab’s main plant ended, Valmet kept producing non-Viggen hatchbacks until 2003.

When did Saab start using Trionic 7 engine management system?

The cars were equipped with a higher capacity intercooler, performance tuned ECU, flow through muffler and tip, heavy duty clutch and pressure plate, stiffened and lowered springs, firmer dampers, as well as stronger CV joints and driveshafts. In 1999, the Viggen was the first 9-3 to use Saab’s Trionic 7 engine management system.

What kind of car is the Saab 9-3 SportCombi?

And it’s also fair to say the 9-3 SportCombi probably won’t spark memories of black 900 Turbos, three doors or five. Shorn of marketing attempts at reviving that old black magic, what we have here is a premium wagon version of the mid-size 9-3 sedan, a car that owes a lot to Germany (read “Opel”) and very little to Sweden.

When did the Saab 900 Turbo come out?

The 99 begat the 900, which begat the 900 Turbo of the ’80s, the poster car for Saab cultists. In particular, the black three-door Turbo. It’s inaccurate to say that Saab has been in free fall ever since the glory years, whose ending coincided with Saab’s 1989 absorption into General Motors.

Can a bad fuel filter cause an engine to run too lean?

Fuel filters are most often easy to replace and do not cost too much. The same thing applies to the fuel pump as the fuel filter. If the fuel pump gets bad, it will cause the fuel pressure to drop very low, which can cause the engine to run too lean.

What causes a car to have a rough idle?

The causes of rough idle “slightly” overlap the problem areas cited above but there are lots of additional causes such as faulty fuel and ignition system components and, of course, mechanical problems such as uneven cylinder compression, burnt valves and so forth.

What kind of parts are in a Saab 9-3?

Models 1999 – 2003 SE 2003 – 2005 Linear 2004 – 2011 Aero 2006 – 2010 2.0T 2008 Turbo X

When did the Saab 9-3 Thunderbolt come out?

Saab manufactured over 326,000 first generation 9-3s from 1998-2002. From 1999-2002 Saab produced a high powered version of the Saab 9-3 called the Viggen. The Viggen, or “thunderbolt”, was named after the Saab 37 Viggen fighter jet and came with a turbocharged 2.3 L engine.

Why does my Saab 9-3 Aero wagon not start?

My 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Wagon shares many of these symptoms and it took me a fresh battery (not it), several times getting stranded, an OBD2 scanner and some patience to figure it out. I traced my issue to a CAN bus failure that also periodically affects the instrument cluster when driving.

Is the 2003 Saab radomly going to start?

2003 Saab ran fine went shopping came out nothing. Won’t crank over. Had friend try jumping nothing. Sat for 2 hours then all of a sudden it started. Got it home.

How much does a no start Saab cost?

The average cost for a Saab 9-5 No Start Diagnosis is between $143 -$180. Learn More car just dies while driving…without any warning!!! haven’t had it diagnosised yet.

Why does the airbag light stay on on a Saab?

I’ve never known the airbag connections under the seat on a Saab to give a problem. Doesn’t say that won’t be the case this time. What I would check is the passenger position sensor on the seat rail though, they can come adrift. Some faults will clear when resolved with the 9-3 but other ones won’t.

How many warning lights are there on a Saab?

Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 30 of them, so search carefully!

Is there a problem with my Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo?

I guess either the car has electrical problem, or the indicator is faulty. Well actually it may also be ECU failure. To be honest with you – I will be tricky to sort out. When you put your foot down the needle should go into the red field no problem. BTW, Welcome to the EU, I hope there will be more Saab owners in Poland from now on.

Is there a parasitic battery drain on a Saab 9-3?

I have a parasitic battery drain in my 2004 SAAB 9-3 also. Battery drains over 3-4 days (intermittent fault…sometimes it doesnt) and the battery does recharge and check good at the auto parts store…so I suspect something else. I cannot find it but came across something quite interesting.

Where is the turbo gauge on a Saab 9-5?

It should certainly go to the top of the orange/bottom of the red boundary though. If it doesn’t make it to the top of the orange, all is not well. The turbo gauge on the 9-5 is operated by a feed from the ECU. The gauge is just an electrical meter.

Is the fuse box powered 24 / 7 on a Saab?

The entire fuse box is powered 24/7, though the accessories that draw from the fuse circuits don’t appear to be “active”. Does SAAB do something odd with their electrical engineering? e.g. does the fuseblock stay hot (12Volts all the time even after time-out and days of sitting) and the controls all run through an interrupted ground somewhere else?

When did the first NEVS Saab 9-3 come out?

According to “Saab United”, the first NEVS Saab 9-3 drove off its pre-production line on 19 September 2013.

What kind of platform does the Saab 9-3 have?

The 9-3 was first based on the GM2900 platform and subsequently changed to the GM Epsilon platform. Other vehicles using this platform included the Opel Vectra and Cadillac BLS. Saab’s last owners, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) were assembling the 9-3 sedan (saloon) as Saab’s only model.

Why are the keys not working on my Saab 93?

Cooling fans operate, before engine reaches working temperature, keeping it Luke warm, is the relay out of tune, sensor working fine under test.thanks ps car is Saab 9.3 1.9dti. help manually open console… help manually open console…

What should I do if my Saab 9-3 fuel pump goes bad?

At the most basic of levels your Saab 9-3 needs three things to start: Air, fuel, and spark. If any of these things aren’t present, the engine won’t turn over at all. If there’s been zero warning that the fuel pump could be going bad (hesitation, difficulty starting, etc) then it should not be automatically assumed that the fuel pump is at fault.

How can I tell if my fuel pump is bad in my 9-3?

Testing your 9-3’s fuel pressure on each side of the pump would be the best way to diagnose this problem. A priming fuel pump sounds like a high-pitched whine for a few seconds and can be heard with a sharp engine right after the ignition key is turned, but before the starter is engaged.

What causes engine management light to come on on Saab 9-3?

This Saab 9-3 engine ECU is a common failure that causes the engine management light to come on followed by the engine cutting out when hot, the car will then fail to restart until the engine cools down again. The ECU fault will usually start out as intermittent but will become more permanent with time.

When did the Saab 9-3 Viggen come out?

Only 4,600 Saab 9-3 Viggens were made. Saab manufactured the second generation 9-3 from 2002-2012, and once again they modified many of the Saab 9-3 parts. Safety features were upgraded, the hatchback design was eliminated, and a new 2.0L straight-4 engine was added.

Where can I get parts for my Saab 9-3?

Whatever you’re looking for, eEuroparts.com will deliver the Saab 9-3 parts you need, fast. As always, free shipping is available on your Saab 9-3 parts order totaling $50 or more.

Where is the security alarm on a Saab 9-3?

Psyclic shows the internals and explains locating the Saab 9-3 Theft Security Alarm under the left wheel arch. Camera man did pretty well for only just gettin out of bed… Psy was fairly good too. Removing causes no problem to the DICE computer system. Loading…

Where are spark plugs located on a Saab 9-3?

The non-turbo models use a distributor, and leads to each spark plug, while the turbocharged engines utilise Saab’s Trionic engine management system with a Direct Ignition Module (or cassette) mounted at the top of the engine, directly connecting to the spark plugs.

Why does my Saab go into limp mode?

Limp mode is one of the most common issues Saab owners encounter, so…. Eric Flowers, full time Saab technician, make this great video that simply explains the SAAB LIMP mode. Limp mode is one of the most common issues Saab owners encounter, so He made a YouTube video explaining Saab limp mode in as much detail as possible.

When is the best time to start a Saab?

In the mornings (especially on cold winter mornings) before you leave your home, start your car and let the car idle for about five to eight minutes just to warm up the turbo and bring it to operating temperature. This engine idling time allows your engine oil also to warm up. Also, DONT accelerate on low revs.

When did Saab Car Company go out of business?

A change of ownership to include Dutch car maker Spyker could not halt the decline, and the Saab cars business was lost for good when Saab Automobile AB filed for bankruptcy in December 2011. Many people think that the Saab name was completely tied up in Saab cars, but that’s not the case.

How do you remove a turbo from a Saab?

1. Fit a new gasket and carefully lift the turbocharger in place from below. 2. Lower the car to the floor. 3. Fit the nuts securing the turbocharger to the exhaust manifold. 4. Fit the coolant pipe to the turbocharger. Use new gaskets. 5.

In 1998, a 2.2 diesel engine option (pictured) was also introduced. This engine has been appreciated by those seeking good economical value from their Saab. The second generation of the Saab 9-3 exists with two ‘global’ petrol engines, a straight four-cylinder egine and a six-cylinder V-engine.

In summary, the 1,100 changes were made to modernize the 900 and to make the car match 9-5 in appearance. In 1999 an even more powerful variant of the top model Saab 9-3 2.0T (200hp) called the 9-3 Viggen was released. It was named after the fighter aircraft Saab 37 Viggen.

How can I test my power supply with a paperclip?

Flip the switch on the back of your power supply to the off position “0” 3. On the 24 Pin connector locate the green wire** going into pin 16 (see diagram below for pin numbering) 4. Insert one end of the paperclip into the pin 16 5.

When did Saab start to make cars again?

In 2012, a new company named National Electric Vehicle Sweden bought Saab Automobile and carried it out of bankruptcy. After a year, Saab Automobile started manufacturing cars again, starting with the Nevs Saab 9-3.

What are the different types of Saab cars?

Saab’s list of Concept car models: 1 Saab Ursaab. 2 Saab Monster. 3 Saab 60. 4 Saab Quantum. 5 Saab Catherina. 6 Saab 9000 Cabriolet. 7 Saab MFI13. 8 Saab Toad. 9 Saab 98. 10 Saab EV-1.

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