Is there a problem with my Saab 9-3 SportWagon?
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 sportwagon with the 1.9 diseasal lump in it. It’s just ticked over 83k miles, and I have become increasingly aware of a problem with it. Under gentle acceleration between 1.5 and2k revs the engine ‘staggers’ (it’s almost as if it misses a beat, then gets going again).
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What’s the fault code on a Saab 1.9 diesel engine?
If they fail stuck wide open you often get fault code P2279 – air leak detected. It’s the same engine as some Vauxhalls as well. The swirl flaps can be removed with the use of this, search ebay for ” kit De-flap Kit Vauxhall Z19DTH 1.9 CDTi 150bhp Diesel Inlet Manifold Saab Alfa etc ” but you need to be quite useful with a spanner.
Why are the swirl flaps on my Saab not working?
Swirl flaps are a bigger issue unfortunately and will probably require a new inlet manifold and actuator as both are non serviceable. You can check if they are moving freely by disconnecting the operating bar from the actuator and trying to operate them by hand. Any resistance means the plastic bearings are ruined.
Are there any problems with the air conditioner on a Saab 9-3?
SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 5 problems related to air conditioner (under the equipment 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. The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3.
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When did the Saab 9-3 Viggen come out?
Only 4,600 Saab 9-3 Viggens were made. Saab manufactured the second generation 9-3 from 2002-2012, and once again they modified many of the Saab 9-3 parts. Safety features were upgraded, the hatchback design was eliminated, and a new 2.0L straight-4 engine was added.
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eEuroparts.com began as a Saab parts company in 2000, and we’ve been expanding our Saab 9-3 parts product line ever since. The Saab 9-3 was launched in 1998 as a redesigned and enhanced successor to the Saab 900.
Where is the engine cover on a Saab 1.9?
Pull off the plastic engine cover. Look down into the top of the engine towards the back where the inlet manifold meets the engine. It is like a valley and you will see in the bottom a flat bar that should be fitted to 4 round black plastic pieces.
What to do about swirl flaps on Saab 1.9?
Grease it up with heat-proof silicone grease to prevent it re-seizing. Swirl flaps are a bigger issue unfortunately and will probably require a new inlet manifold and actuator as both are non serviceable. You can check if they are moving freely by disconnecting the operating bar from the actuator and trying to operate them by hand.
Why does my Saab 1.9 diesel engine stagger?
Under gentle acceleration between 1.5 and2k revs the engine ‘staggers’ (it’s almost as if it misses a beat, then gets going again). I’ve read a little about this engine, and know that the EGR value and the swirl flaps are problems, could these symptoms be as a result of this?