How does the ACC work on a Saab?
The Saab ACC control panel reads all the sensors and and then regulates the cabin temperature to your desired setting. It does this by the means of a flap located inside the AC/heater housing. This flap regulates the balance of air flow through the heater core and AC evaporator. The ACC control panel can move this flap using a actuating motor.
What is ambient air temp sensor on Saab ACC2?
On ACC2 the ambient air temp sensor is a NTC type and is shared with the in Dash EDU temperature read out. Solar Sensor On the ACC1 the solar sensor is a single photo cell that sends back a voltage to the control unit indicating sun intensity. The control unit in returns changes the fan speed to compensate.
What kind of audio system does a Saab 9-3 have?
Saab 9-3 2001 to 2006 models: The audio system on the 2001 to 2006 model uses a fibre optic ring. This fibre ring connects the stereo (display unit), the EMU, the Amplifier and CD Changer.
What is the ECON Mode on a Saab?
The ACC can also be run in a ECON mode this selection simply keeps the A/C compressor from running saving on fuel. On the early 9000 1986-89 we had a two button system or ACC1 with no off switch this was not a popular design and Saab has used a system utilizing a off button since 1990 called ACC2.
What is the ACC Panel on a Saab?
The control would be the temperature/vent flaps, the Flap actuating motors, and ACC panel. (The ACC panel is where the micro processor is housed.) 3. The components would include a Fan motor, Fan speed control unit, A/C compressor, rear window and side view mirror defrost grid.
Saab 9-3 2001 to 2006 models: The audio system on the 2001 to 2006 model uses a fibre optic ring. This fibre ring connects the stereo (display unit), the EMU, the Amplifier and CD Changer.
On ACC2 the ambient air temp sensor is a NTC type and is shared with the in Dash EDU temperature read out. Solar Sensor On the ACC1 the solar sensor is a single photo cell that sends back a voltage to the control unit indicating sun intensity. The control unit in returns changes the fan speed to compensate.
Where is the CIM located on a Saab 9-3?
The CIM (Column Integration Module) is located inside the steering wheel. It is the security centre and controls the central locking, ignition, immobilisation, steering lock etc. Both of these could be the culprit.