What kind of fan motor does Saab use?
Saab Parts Co may have elected to make and stock only one version of the fan motor and have the installers create the necessary opening for the MCC speed controller. Just completed this project yesterday and everything went just as expected, Thanks to MI-Roger and his detailed description of this process.
What kind of blower does my 9-3sc use?
My wife’s 9-3SC has ACC and I could not find any Saab branded ACC blowers at the typical Saab specialty parts houses, however they did have Saab branded MCC blowers. I have read that Valeo is the original manufacturer of the Saab branded blowers so they are as good as buying the Saab brand – better since they usually cost much less!
How to replace a 9-3 blower motor in a car?
Remove glove box half way, disconnect wires to glove box lamp and hose to glove box air vent. Remove box entirely. 5) Remove console side cover in passenger foot well. There is one screw about even with front of fully rearward seat. The panel then slides down and rearward (?) to remove. Just tug gently and it will come free.
Is the infotainment system on a 2005 Saab?
With a 2005 I’m afraid the infotainment system in your Saab is as useless as mine. It might be fine for telling you what song is playing on your CD, but when it comes to useful service information, distance to empty is as good as it gets. Time to break out the meter and check for voltage.
Saab Parts Co may have elected to make and stock only one version of the fan motor and have the installers create the necessary opening for the MCC speed controller. Just completed this project yesterday and everything went just as expected, Thanks to MI-Roger and his detailed description of this process.
With a 2005 I’m afraid the infotainment system in your Saab is as useless as mine. It might be fine for telling you what song is playing on your CD, but when it comes to useful service information, distance to empty is as good as it gets. Time to break out the meter and check for voltage.
Is there a distance to empty meter on a 2005 Saab?
Time to break out the meter and check for voltage. With a 2005 I’m afraid the infotainment system in your Saab is as useless as mine. It might be fine for telling you what song is playing on your CD, but when it comes to useful service information, distance to empty is as good as it gets.
Why is my thermostat sticking on my Saab 9-3?
To install a new thermostat reverse the above procedure. What would cause the ‘Engine running hot’ warning on a Saab 9-3 to come on after the heating system starts blowing cold air but then has run normal after the engine was allowed to cool? The symptoms described are that of a sticking Saab thermostat.
What kind of coolant to use on a Saab thermostat?
The recommended coolant for a Saab is the orange/red organic type. Glycol based coolants are not recommended. However, it is unlikely that this mixture would have damaged the Saab thermostat.
What should the temperature be in a Saab?
The normal operating temperature of the vehicle should be about half way up the gauge. A Saab thermostat is not a very high tech piece of equipment but when one goes bad, it can cause major and expensive engine damage. That is why Saab thermostat problems should be diagnosed and rectified as soon as they appear.
What causes the engine running hot warning on a Saab 9-3?
What would cause the ‘Engine running hot’ warning on a Saab 9-3 to come on after the heating system starts blowing cold air but then has run normal after the engine was allowed to cool? The symptoms described are that of a sticking Saab thermostat. While the problem may appear to have cured itself, it could happen again at any time.