Why are there no warning lights on my Saab?
Bearing in mind I spent Saturday driving a rental 7.5 tonne curtain-side with three warning lights on from Newbury to ExCeL and back with no issues – am I invincible? Or have I used up my share of luck? The right answer is “reason unknown” of course. A lot of the time CEL (and CGL) “coming ons” are just sensor failures.
When did the second generation Saab 9-3 come out?
In this article, we consider the second-generation Saab 9-3, produced from 2002 to 2014. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Saab 9-3 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
How much does it cost to diagnose p0171 Saab engine code?
The cost to diagnose the P0171 SAAB code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair’s diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. How much do you know about cars? When is the code detected?
Where is the fuse box on a Saab 9-3?
It is located behind the cover on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Two fuse boxes are located near the battery. The fuse box is located behind the cover on the left side of the trunk. Amp. Amp.
Are there any problems with the Saab 9-3?
SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 26 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 9-3.
Why does the Check Engine light come on on my Saab 9-3?
Comes on for a while and then goes off. Cannot link it to any vehicle activity. The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked when the brake pedal was depressed and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Saab 9 3?
Had a compression test following several check engine lights and multiple readings diagnose a p0300 engine code . Cold and warm compression test showed cylinder 2 compression well out of specification. Documents available upon request. Quoted $4000 for engine rebuild. See all problems of the 2008 SAAB 9-3 .
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:
Are there any problems with Saab diesel engines?
One other problem we are seeing more and more, especially with the increased content of Bio fuel in the mix of modern diesel in the growth of bacteria within fuel systems causing clogging and deterioration of fuel systems. I will deal with this subject in a separate post.
What kind of fuel treatment does a Saab use?
First start of the day, car is very hard to crank, unless the fuel pump is allowed to prime for around 8-10 seconds when it will start from the first turn of the key. After the first start of the day, the car starts without issue. I’ve run 2 cans of BG244 fuel treatment over the last 1000 miles.
Why does my Saab engine keep burning oil?
This indicates engine is burning engine oil and can be caused by the following faults. One other problem we are seeing more and more, especially with the increased content of Bio fuel in the mix of modern diesel in the growth of bacteria within fuel systems causing clogging and deterioration of fuel systems.
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.