How to reset the alarm on a Saab 9-3 estate?

How to reset the alarm on a Saab 9-3 estate?

I’m sure someone can tell me. 2005 saab 9-3 estate – having set the alarm using the fob the car will go into alarm condition after a period of time (times vary) The SDU panel says the anti-theft alarn has been triggered and requires reset. How do you do this.

Where is the siren box on a 9-3 Saab?

I followed the 9-5 instructions, the siren box on a 9-3 is in the same wheel arch as the 9-5 but you need to remove the wheel arch liner at the rear of the arch as the siren box is located there, not at the front of the arch as in the 9-5 instructions. Click to expand… Sorry about that and thanks for moving for me.

Where is the fuse box on a Saab?

Press and hold in the override button until the alarm chirps one time. Lift and secure the hood of the vehicle so it doesn’t fall on you, then look for the fuse box. On Saab vehicles, the fuse box sits to the right of the engine, next to the firewall. Locate the correct fuse. Most fuse boxes have the fuses labeled clearly.

When did the 9-3 alarm siren come out?

The OG9-3 (first generation 9-3) starting in 1998/1999 has the alarm sounder behind the left front tyre, the 2nd generation 9-3 that started in 2002/2003 has the sounder in the back. I have a 2003 9-3 linear.

I’m sure someone can tell me. 2005 saab 9-3 estate – having set the alarm using the fob the car will go into alarm condition after a period of time (times vary) The SDU panel says the anti-theft alarn has been triggered and requires reset. How do you do this.

I followed the 9-5 instructions, the siren box on a 9-3 is in the same wheel arch as the 9-5 but you need to remove the wheel arch liner at the rear of the arch as the siren box is located there, not at the front of the arch as in the 9-5 instructions. Click to expand… Sorry about that and thanks for moving for me.

Press and hold in the override button until the alarm chirps one time. Lift and secure the hood of the vehicle so it doesn’t fall on you, then look for the fuse box. On Saab vehicles, the fuse box sits to the right of the engine, next to the firewall. Locate the correct fuse. Most fuse boxes have the fuses labeled clearly.

The OG9-3 (first generation 9-3) starting in 1998/1999 has the alarm sounder behind the left front tyre, the 2nd generation 9-3 that started in 2002/2003 has the sounder in the back. I have a 2003 9-3 linear.

Why does my Saab 9-5 alarm randomly go off?

As the alarm siren in the Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 ages, it will randomly start to go off at 3AM and wake up all the neighbors. This video shows a few workarounds for the problem. Other symptoms include the infamous “SERVICE THEFT ALARM” or “Theft Protection Failure” message in the SID. Part 2 is here:

Where is the siren box on a 9-3 Saab?

How do I close the window on my Saab 9-3 / 9-5?

Raise the window fully. Hold the button up during the entire operation. Wait for at least 1 second when the window is in the top position. 6. Lower the window fully. Hold the button depressed during the entire operation. 7. Raise the window fully. Hold the button up during the entire operation.

Why are my electric windows on my Saab not working?

Electric windows can be extremely convenient, but when they don’t work, it can become a very frustrating and expensive problem. If your driver window (it also applies to all other windows) decided to go back down to about 2/3, guess it’s the Pinch protection feature .

Like other vehicles, the Saab has an alarm box under the driver-side dash board. Press and hold in the override button until the alarm chirps one time. Lift and secure the bonnet of the vehicle so it doesn’t fall on you, then look for the fuse box. On Saab vehicles, the fuse box sits to the right of the engine, next to the firewall.

How to get a key fob for a Saab?

I would prefer a flat key and a key fob (I see plenty of key fobs on ebay). 1) Get one or two of the key fobs on ebay. 2) Get my current key duplicated by a locksmith (just the metal part on a blank they will presumably have and be able to cut). 3) Go to my dealer and get them to marry the key fobs to the TWICE / DICE / Whatever.

Why is my Remote key not working on my Saab?

There is another issue that could cause this problem, when removing the ignition key from the centre consol, the barrel of the lock should pop up flush with the outer rim of the lock, however in some older cars the barrel does not quite finish its travel and will stop about a 1 mm short of the top.

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