Why is my heater not working on my Saab 9-3?

Why is my heater not working on my Saab 9-3?

One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Saab 9-3 is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not working.

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.

What to do if your 9-3 heater stops working?

If the heater has stopped working in your 9-3, this process has failed in one way or another. A word of caution: If there is no coolant in your overflow, you can refill it by adding more to the overflow reservoir. There is almost never a situation where you would need to take the radiator cap off of the radiator to add coolant.

What are common reasons my Saab 9-3 has heater problems?

What are common reasons my Saab 9-3 has heater problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Saab 9-3 heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor. See what others are asking about their Saab 9-3.

Where is the heater bypass valve on a Saab 9-5?

This is also known as the heater/coolant bypass valve. These instructions are for the 2005 Saab 9-5 but should be the same for all model years. The solenoid valve is located in front of the bulkhead above the water shut-off valve. 1. Open the expansion tank cap and release any overpressure. Refit the cap.

Is the HVAC on my 99 Saab working?

I have a 99 Saab 9-5 my HVAC is not working correctly it will not blow any air through the system. Some air will come out once I start driving and get a little speed going , it’s cold on the driver side and warm on the passenger.

What’s the problem with my Saab 95 se?

I have a 2001 saab 95 se and half of the cars heat works the other doesnt only cold are comes out and its not a good feeling in the winter. Does anyone know how to fix that problem ? or whats wrong with it ? only the drivers side vents push cold air all others work fine even in the back.

How much does a Saab heater box cost?

53 35 831 (CA: 30591598) service kit, heating and ventilation unit, LHD. Note: latest part number is 5336664 now priced near $700.00 New heater box from Jim Ellis SAAB. This service information applies if one of the damper shafts is broken.

What is ambient air temp sensor on Saab ACC2?

On ACC2 the ambient air temp sensor is a NTC type and is shared with the in Dash EDU temperature read out. Solar Sensor On the ACC1 the solar sensor is a single photo cell that sends back a voltage to the control unit indicating sun intensity. The control unit in returns changes the fan speed to compensate.

What is the part number for the Saab climate control unit?

SAAB PART NUMBER 5335831 or 5336664 REPAIR KIT and DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS. With our NEW kit and detailed instructions you can repair this miserable failure WITHOUT REMOVING the heating and ventilation unit from the car, IN LESS THAN 1 HOUR!

One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Saab 9-3 is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not working.

If the heater has stopped working in your 9-3, this process has failed in one way or another. A word of caution: If there is no coolant in your overflow, you can refill it by adding more to the overflow reservoir. There is almost never a situation where you would need to take the radiator cap off of the radiator to add coolant.

Is there a way to check the current on a Saab?

Last edited by Guythunder; 21 November 2014 at 22:56 . At the moment do I not see a way of checking the current, as pulling connectors will break the continuity of the “current loop”.

Why is my Acura MDX heater not working?

If the heat is blowing, but blowing cold, it has something to do with the coolant getting to the heater core, or the heater core itself. At the simplest level possible, the heater works by passing hot coolant from the engine into a tiny radiator called the heater core.