Where is the serpentine belt tensioner on a Saab 9-3 arc?
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc you could potentially work solely from the top of the car but it does help to also gain access from the wheel well to help get at the lower portion of the serpentine belt. I’ve included this in the steps below:
What causes an oil leak on a 1999 Saab 9-3?
What could be the reason for a major oil leak from behind the crank pulley on a 1999 Saab 9-3. An external oil pump leak is possible. One of the most common causes for an oil leak at the location mentioned is a worn ‘O’ ring. It is #1 in the diagram below:
When to replace the oil pump in a Saab?
When the front seal it replaced on a vehicle with this kind of mileage, it is normal to replace the oil pump as at the same time as time and use will have caused a lot of wear. However, before going in for seal and oil pump replacement, the oil pressure switch should be checked for a leak.
Why does my Saab oil pump keep blinking?
Can the use of organic (non-synthetic) oil cause the oil lamp on a Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0 Turbo to blink and then be on constantly? The oil pressure light first blinking and then remaining permanently on is a common problem when non-synthetic oil is used. Organic oil can cause the oil pump and/or the pickup to get partially clogged.
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc you could potentially work solely from the top of the car but it does help to also gain access from the wheel well to help get at the lower portion of the serpentine belt. I’ve included this in the steps below:
When do you change the chain on a 9-3 Saab?
I think you may have found a reference to the cam BELT change interval’s on the Saab V6 engine….which is every 60k miles. In the book for my 9-3 LPT it recomends the auxillary drive belt is changed at 60K. As said above, no mention of a regular chain change. The car’s done 95k miles, and I’ve seen recommendations that the chain is changed at 60k.
Why does my Saab 9-3 make a rattle noise?
Saab 9-3 Timing chain rattle noise fix! – YouTube Got this rattle in my saab’s timing chain. Figured out it was caused by an upper timing chain guide. The plastic becomes brittle with time, and when the chai… Got this rattle in my saab’s timing chain. Figured out it was caused by an upper timing chain guide.
What happens if the battery goes out on a Saab 9-3?
If the belt has broken, the engine may overheat (cooling system will not function properly), the battery will not be charged, the A/C compressor will not run and power assistance for steering will be lost. We had problem with steering – It was almost as if the steering wheel was locked. It was extremely hard to turn.
Why does my Saab 9-3 crank but not start?
If your 9-3 isn’t getting enough fuel, or any fuel at all, it may have a bad fuel filter, bad fuel pump, or bad fuel injectors. Without the proper amount of fuel getting into the combustion chamber, the 9-3 will crank, but not start. 2. Ignition Issues One of the biggest issues that causes a vehicle to crank but not start is ignition issues.
Saab 9-3 Timing chain rattle noise fix! – YouTube Got this rattle in my saab’s timing chain. Figured out it was caused by an upper timing chain guide. The plastic becomes brittle with time, and when the chai… Got this rattle in my saab’s timing chain. Figured out it was caused by an upper timing chain guide.
What’s the problem with the Saab 9-3 fuel pump?
The issue is related to a sensor on the fuel pump which is prone to failure, resulting in a lost signal and an empty fuel reading. The part in question is attached to the fuel pump, but it is available separately as part number 22672171 . It fits all 9-3ss models .