Where can I buy a Saab 9-5 car battery?
We have been selling batteries for Saab 9-5 online since 2003 and will have the correct battery for your Car in stock, available for next day delivery. Use our Saab 9-5 battery guide below to find a suggested battery for your Car and compare it to the battery fitted to your 9-5.
Where is the battery on a Saab remote?
In order to get access to the battery you will need to remove the plastic cover located at the back of the remote key. If you place the key with the backside of it facing upwards and look at the side of it you can see a small hole. This hole is used to open the plastic cover and the easiest way to do this is with a corkscrew.
How big is the bottom nut on a Saab battery?
GM P/N 127 99 752, Maintenance free, 12V 70Ah 700A (EN) measures: 280mmx175mmx190mm. Auto on Saab 93 SC 2.0T you will need a 200mm long socket 12mm hexagonal to get bottom nut and 10 mm socket for battery terminals.
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.
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.
Is the negative terminal on a Saab too low?
The negative is not too low. The square cap over the positive terminal doesn’t quite snap down but is close enough so that the battery cover fits. The battery hold down lip looks identical in dimensions to the OEM Exide Spain battery. If you want to install the battery at the store, bring the correct tools.
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.
In order to get access to the battery you will need to remove the plastic cover located at the back of the remote key. If you place the key with the backside of it facing upwards and look at the side of it you can see a small hole. This hole is used to open the plastic cover and the easiest way to do this is with a corkscrew.
We have been selling batteries for Saab 9-5 online since 2003 and will have the correct battery for your Car in stock, available for next day delivery. Use our Saab 9-5 battery guide below to find a suggested battery for your Car and compare it to the battery fitted to your 9-5.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9-5 have?
Petrol Engine Year From Year To 9-5 2.0 T Saloon 1997 2009 9-5 2.0 T Estate 1998 2009 9-5 2.0 T Estate 1998 2009 9-5 2.3 T Saloon 1997 2009
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.
What are the radio stations on a Saab 9-5?
It is factory-programmed to the frequency bands (2 x 6 AM and 3 x 6 FM) used in the various markets. If there is a loss of power (e.g., the battery is removed), none of the preset stations will be lost.
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.
What’s the default volume on a Saab 9-5?
The default setting for START VOL is volume setting 9, and that for TEL VOL is volume setting 14 (the highest volume setting is 30). Press and hold the BAND button at the same time as you switch on the Audio System. After START VOL appears, release the BAND button. Adjust the starting volume using the volume knob.
How much coolant does a Saab 9-5 need?
At least, that was the case with my 2004 9-5 2.3T. Other engines may be different so measure and do your own calculations. After a full drain, there is still 2.1 liters of distilled water left in the engine. The recommended mix of coolant/water is 50/50. 7.4 divided by 2 is 3.7 liters of coolant needed.
How do you fill and flush a Saab 9-5?
Open the cap on the expansion tank and release the pressure. 2. Raise the car. 3. Remove the lower front cover. 4. Open the drain cock on the radiator and drain off the coolant. 5. Close the drain cock. 6. Lower the car to the floor. 7. Switch off the A/C or ACC. Fill with coolant to the MAX level.
Is there a way to flush a Saab radiator?
Saab does not provide any flushing instructions in the WIS. That’s cheating if your radiator has such an easy drain cock! The one on my NG900 was old and brittle and broke when I tried to open it. Fortunately it broke on the closed position, which is not bad.
How long does it take for coolant to drain from a Saab?
It may take 10 – 15 minutes to drain completely. Close the petcock when empty. The coolant system holds 7.4 liters and I was able to only get 5.3 liters out so it is not possible to drain all the coolant from the system. 6. Fill engine with distilled water by pouring it in the expansion tank to the Cold marking on the tank.
What kind of audio unit does a Saab 9-5 have?
These instructions are for a 2005 SAAB 9-5 with the AS3 Prestige audio. Different years and different Saab models may not be the same so do your own research and make sure you have all information for your particular car. Instructions are a guide, they are not complete step-by-step instructions. Some steps and other information may be missing.
Where is the off position on a Saab 9-5?
So the OFF position in the Saab 9-5 becomes the ACC position found on many other vehicles. Take out the fuse panel cover on the left side and push out the headlight switch from behind.
Where is the blue wire on a Saab 9-5?
Take the blue/white wire and place it in position #7. This is the wire for turning on the car amplifier. Cut the orange, yellow, green and blue wires. These are not needed for a Saab 9-5 because we are only using the white wire. Cut the purple loop wire. The white wire needs to be connected to the blue wire going to the SID.
How long has the Saab 9-5 been in production?
We have now owned and sold many 9-5 models, both petrol and diesel, so believe our own experiences of what to buy will be of great interest to you. The ‘Old 9-5’ was in production for 12 years and by all standards became an outstanding car, especially the Aero models from 2002 onwards.
Is the Saab 9-5 a good car to drive?
The cabin layout is excellent, the performance and cornering are good, the brakes reassuring and firm. But is it a driver’s car, performing with the conviction of previous Saab Turbo models?
What was the problem with the Ecopower Saab?
Ecopower cars prior to 2002 were prone to sump sludge problems resulting in premature engine and turbo failures, which tarnished the model name thereafter. This was unfortunate because the engine range was fundamentally a very sound design, and if owners had insisted on a fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1, this problem would have never occurred.