What was the problem with my Saab 9-3?

What was the problem with my Saab 9-3?

Airbag failed to deploy, driver suffered facial and teeth damage. The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that the key refused to turn to the on position and a steering wheel lock malfunction message appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

When did the Saab 9-3 steering CIM get replaced?

They have replaced a steering cim (?) and, after the latest incident, on June 2, 2009, the ignition switch. Nonetheless, on June 7, 2009, the condition occurred again.

What’s the engine speed on a Saab p0725 71?

Nothing in the MIU except for traction control inoperative warning (no gear box warning or limited shifting). It’s a 2.0T 175Hp. The “text” of the P0725 71 is “Engine speed. Bus data unreliable”, and is one of the (Automatic) (TCM) codes.

How does the temp gauge work on a Saab?

No check engine lights are on or anything. When i started from cold after putting in the temp sensor the gauge was already reading at the quarter mark and went up when the car warmed up. The gauge should read all the way at the bottom and come up from there.

What kind of steering problem does a Saab 9-3 have?

The contact owned a 2003 SAAB 9-3. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering lost power. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete wall. The driver side tire became stuck under the driver seat without warning. The driver and passenger side air bags deployed.

Why does my Saab 9-3 go blank while driving?

Since as early as October, 2007 the instrument panel occasionally goes blank while the car is operating. This occurs in all manner of driving conditions. It is as if the car has been turned off. However, the car continues to run.

Is the Saab 9-3 linear dangerous to drive?

SAAB has not been helpful at all and has no solution and has offered no help. The car is dangerous to drive because the car can jerk unexpectedly. 2003 9-3 linear. Requesting follow up status on memo, dated 3-26-06. The vehicle engine would not shut off although the key was removed from the ignition.

No check engine lights are on or anything. When i started from cold after putting in the temp sensor the gauge was already reading at the quarter mark and went up when the car warmed up. The gauge should read all the way at the bottom and come up from there.

Airbag failed to deploy, driver suffered facial and teeth damage. The contact owns a 2003 SAAB 9-3. The contact stated that the key refused to turn to the on position and a steering wheel lock malfunction message appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

Is there a parasitic battery drain on a Saab 9-3?

I have a parasitic battery drain in my 2004 SAAB 9-3 also. Battery drains over 3-4 days (intermittent fault…sometimes it doesnt) and the battery does recharge and check good at the auto parts store…so I suspect something else. I cannot find it but came across something quite interesting.

They have replaced a steering cim (?) and, after the latest incident, on June 2, 2009, the ignition switch. Nonetheless, on June 7, 2009, the condition occurred again.

Is the fuse box powered 24 / 7 on a Saab?

The entire fuse box is powered 24/7, though the accessories that draw from the fuse circuits don’t appear to be “active”. Does SAAB do something odd with their electrical engineering? e.g. does the fuseblock stay hot (12Volts all the time even after time-out and days of sitting) and the controls all run through an interrupted ground somewhere else?