When to replace the headlight on a 2005 Saab?
The video above shows you to replace the headlight in your 2005 Saab 9-5. Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out – for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs.
Where is the relay on a Saab 9000?
[Editor’s note] Similar problems may also be caused by the bulb-check relay, which is the orange relay in the photograph below. This suffers from the same dry-joint problem and may be repaired in the same way. The relay is located in the relay/fuse box in the engine bay near the battery. The relay in question is the large red one in the top left.
Where are the wiring harnesses on a Saab 9-5?
Saab 9-5 has eight wiring harnesses: front, power train, dashboard, front door, rear door, roof, tailgate and rear. They connect all the electrical components in the car to their intended points of connection. Some components have their own harnesses for distributing power in the component.
Where are the fuse panels on a Saab 9-5?
Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Saab 9-5 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 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 to repair headlight beam control relay-Saab 9000?
Whichever method you choose, make sure the tip of your iron is clean (use a damp sponge to clean it) and be careful not to create any shorts. There is one particular danger area where the pads are very close: In the end you should have nice clean solder joints. Pop the innards back into the case, making sure that clips engage.
Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Saab 9-5 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 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.
Why is my headlight beam control relay not working?
If you have problems with your headlights such as being always or sometimes unable to switch from low-beam to high-beam or vice-versa, or the headlights switching themselves from one to the other, then a prime suspect is the beam control relay, which suffers a lot from dry joints.
When did the first Saab 9-5 come out?
In this article, we consider the first-generation Saab 9-5 (YS3E), produced from 1997 to 2009.