Why does my Saab battery drain so quickly?
I know these Saabs are difficult, because after Ignition key has been removed, one needs to wait, that all systems go to Standby. It can take a few minutes! If the problem strted after your fiddling with that underseat amp, than the problem will be there somewhere.
Why does my car stall when I put the accelerator down?
When an idle control valve becomes contaminated or stuck, it may lead to an unsteady and rough idle. The car will stall if the valve is too clogged or when it finally fails. If, while holding the accelerator pedal down, a small amount of pressure keeps the car running at a stop, the idle control valve may require attention.
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?
What to do if your car hesitates when accelerating?
If you get hesitation, but a generic code scanner doesn’t revealed any trouble codes, take your vehicle to a shop that specializes in your make of automobile. They’ll have a scanner to check the manufacturer’s codes.
What kind of battery drain does a 2004 9-3 have?
Email this Page… I have a 2004 9-3 Sedan that has a parasitic battery drain. Unfortunately this is something familiar to me as approx 18 months ago I had a parasitic battery drain (330mA) that I eventually discovered to be the underseat amp.
What to do if your 9-5 battery is draining?
On the 9-5 it took up to 30mins before everything shutdown so you need some patience and luck to pinpoint the problem. Measuring voltage drop across the fuses is probably the easiest for trouble shooting and is a quick way of identifying circuits downstream that are active and drawing power.
I know these Saabs are difficult, because after Ignition key has been removed, one needs to wait, that all systems go to Standby. It can take a few minutes! If the problem strted after your fiddling with that underseat amp, than the problem will be there somewhere.
How do you change the battery on a Saab 9-5?
Replacing the battery in your 9-5 involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some 9-5s, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet.
How can I get my Saab 9-5 radio to work again?
In some 9-5s, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can’t find it, call Saab and they will give you the code for free.
What kind of light bulb does a Saab 9-5 use?
New bulbs are much brighter too 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Convertible (2 Door) Change a rear blinker Don’t send mixed signals – if your turn signal doesn’t blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb 2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3L 4 Cyl.
Why does my Saab 95 sport Tid splutter?
Hi I have a Saab 95 sport tid 150 bhp and it splutters between one and a half and 2 1/2 thousand revs have run a cleaner through it still the same, some times it sounds like the dump valve. You need to check that the EGR valve is operating fully.
What to do if your Saab has a problem?
You need to check that the EGR valve is operating fully. Also check the inlet manifold to see if the swirl flap control arm has detached itself. Saab 93 ttid 180 aero estate 61 plate 58,000miles. Have recently noticed a heavy vibration under heavy acceleration at low revs in high gear, normaly 5th or 6th.
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.
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.
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.
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: