How do you replace a turbocharger on a Saab 9000?
Place a container under the oil cooler to catch oil spillage and and unscrew the upper union. Unscrew the mounting bolt on the oil cooler and move the oil line to one side. Unbolt the air conditioning compressor (if fitted) and place it carefully to one side, leaving the hoses connected.
How to remove ABS module from Saab 9-5?
Step seven: remove the battery tray by removing its four 10 mm bolts, and remove it from the car. If you have the radiator overflow tank hose zip tied to it now is the time to cut that zip tie. Picture shows vehicle with battery tray removed. Now you will use the T20 Torx tool to remove the hardware holding the ABS module to the brake system.
Where are the electrical connectors on a Saab 9-5?
There are two electrical connectors on the module, a small one that connects from the bottom, and a large one that connects from the top. The bottom one has a sort of snap lock, you might be able to undo it by hand. I used a flat tip screwdriver and carefully unlocked the snap, then it slides down.
Why does my Saab 9-5 Dashboard Light Up at night?
I recently had my 9-5 dashboard light up like a Xmas tree, with the Triangle of Death, INFO DISPLAY, BRAKE, TCS OFF and god knows what else making my face brighter when I drove at night. With winter set strongly, roads slippery and icy, all that kept me from fiery death were my snow tires.
What kind of engine does a Saab 900 have?
The Saab 900 is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive compact car with a longitudinally mounted, 45-degree slanted, inline four-cylinder engine, double wishbone front suspension and beam-axle rear suspension.
Who is the owner of the Saab 900 SPG?
A 1989 Saab 900 SPG owned by Peter Gilbert of Wisconsin, was driven over a million miles, before being donated to The Wisconsin Automotive Museum. Peter Gilbert claimed a million miles out of the turbocharging unit in addition to the engine itself. Saab gave Mr Gilbert a Saab 9-5 Aero. The typical Saab windshield shape is visible.
When did the Saab Turbo model come out?
Saab’s model years were generally introduced in August/September of the preceding year. The Turbo had a different grille from the naturally aspirated models, which received a design with a hexagonal central element. For the 1980 model year, all versions received the sleeker turbo-style grille.
Place a container under the oil cooler to catch oil spillage and and unscrew the upper union. Unscrew the mounting bolt on the oil cooler and move the oil line to one side. Unbolt the air conditioning compressor (if fitted) and place it carefully to one side, leaving the hoses connected.
What kind of wiring does a Saab 9000 have?
WIRING DIAGRAMS – 1997 U.S. SPECIFICATION CONTENTS 3. 2.3 Turbo Engine performance circuits 1 4. 2.3 Turbo Engine performance circuits 2 5. ABS 6. Aircon 1 7. Aircon 2 8. Alarm circuit with immobiliser 9. Alarm circuit without immobiliser 10. Backup lamps circuit 11.
How do you remove ECU from Saab 9000?
Once you have the MOSFETs you need to remove the ECU from the car. As a precaution disconnect the battery and then remove the Torx� T-25 fixing screw and 7x8mm screws holding the top of the false bulkhead in place. Once removed, disconnect the washer jet hose and lift the false bulkhead cover free and put it to one side.
How does boost pressure control work on a Saab?
Boost Pressure Control (BPC) is how the engine ecu controls and limits turbo boost. Same function as APC on older Saabs, but performed directly by the ecu. With no boost pressure control, boost would be regulated by the spring inside the waste gate actuator. It would only reach 0.4 bar, or about 6 psi. This is also called “base” boost.
When did the Saab 9000 go out of production?
The 9000 remained in production until MY 1998 and it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997, although some final cars were produced into 1998. The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines and never as a convertible (except for one prototype).
What’s the boost pressure on a Saab 9000?
Both systems used the same Garrett T25 turbocharger with a base boost pressure of 0.4 bar (6 psi), but the FPT is equipped with a boost control valve that is manipulated by the ECU. This allows the boost pressure to be increased as the ECU sees fit.
Where do you put copper grease on a Saab 9000?
Apply a bead of copper grease inside the mouth of the exhaust downpipe. This performs the dual function of helping the downpipe seat squarely on the turbo and, once the grease evaporates to leave the copper behind, sealing the joint.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9000 have?
As per the usual with Saab, they tinkered with and upgraded many of the existing Saab 9000 parts on the Aero. The Aero was powered by a 225 hp version of Saab’s 2.3L B234 engine, outfitted with more power thanks to a larger TD04 turbocharger.
Where can I get Saab 9000 parts for free?
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Apply a bead of copper grease inside the mouth of the exhaust downpipe. This performs the dual function of helping the downpipe seat squarely on the turbo and, once the grease evaporates to leave the copper behind, sealing the joint.