What is Saab ECU?
Trionic is an engine management system developed by Saab Automobile, consisting of an engine control unit (ECU) that controls 3 engine aspects: Ignition timing, Fuel injection. Acts as a boost controller.
Where is the ECU located on a Saab 9-5?
This is how to replace or remove the Engine Control Unit (ECU, or Engine Control Module, ECM) in a Saab 9-5. Please note that if your car is a right-hand drive version, the ECU is located on the left side of the vehicle. These instructions do not apply to the Saab 9-3 since the ECU is instead located behind the glovebox.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Saab?
Rebuilding your costs from $50 to $120. There are a number of companies that do the repair, including BBA Reman, which is the most famous one as most people recommend it. When I was looking for prices to get the rebuild done I saw BBA Reman price at $150 for a rebuild, sending it from Germany (where I am) to the UK where the repair is done.
How do I remove control module from Saab 9-3?
From the “All” menu, select the control module under “And/Remove”. Then select”Remove” and follow the instructions. The ignition key must be in the ON position. TIS 2000 may be required. Once the control module has been separated from the car, turned the ignition key to the OFF position.
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.
This is how to replace or remove the Engine Control Unit (ECU, or Engine Control Module, ECM) in a Saab 9-5. Please note that if your car is a right-hand drive version, the ECU is located on the left side of the vehicle. These instructions do not apply to the Saab 9-3 since the ECU is instead located behind the glovebox.
What is the fault code on a Saab 9-3 engine?
A diagnostics check will usually return a fault code of P0601 – Internal Control Module Malfunction, if you have this fault code stored then your Saab 9-3 engine ECU is most definitely faulty. We are able to fully test and rebuild your own unit with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Saab?
Not Tech 2 programming, but anytime you disconnect the battery, central locking needs to be re-synched to the remote fobs and to make sure you can use it when you need it, all the fobs need to be run through the ignition switch and cycled.
Is there such a thing as an ECU replacement?
ECU Replacement Nightmare! Help Guys! My beloved 2007 9-3 started to misfire badly, so took her to mechanic and after a through check (Error code P02450 his conclusion was ECU failure. I proceeded to search for a pre-own ECU replacement but the local garage guy said after replacing the ECU need to reprogram with Tech 2.