What was the problem with my Saab 93?
Help please Just driving home , warning light came on for traction control failure , then airbag failure , then abs failure, gearbox failure , I lost power steering, lost acceleration . Then suddenly jumped into life again , but a bit erratic on revs .
How does the brake light work on a Saab?
When a Saab dies, the world becomes a little less quirky. The ! light in triangle, Central Warning Lamp (not the gearbox one) and brake (fluid) light will be turned on when the ABS lamp is lit. The ABS – and TC/ABS modules are powered by the #2 Maxi Fuse, 50 A, in the engine bay main fuse board, to be checked.
Is there a theft alarm on my Saab?
Most if not all older (1999-2003) SAABs experience a problem with their Theft Alarms and as your SAAB becomes older you may experience this same problem.
What should the voltage be on a Saab battery?
To be sure of the fault you can check the voltage across the battery while the engine is running. It should be about 14 volts or a touch under. Much less and it’s likely to be an alternator. Most good suppliers will have proper battery testing equipment. Halfords could do that on a Saturday.
Why does my Saab check engine light keep coming on?
When your Saab check engine light stays on, it means that the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) computer has detected a malfunction. The cause could be an engine problem, a fuel system leak, or even an indication of a transmission issue. Since a fault code will be stored in your Saab’s OBD computer, you can use an OBD-II scanner to read those codes.
Where is the fault code stored on a Saab?
Since a fault code will be stored in your Saab’s OBD computer, you can use an OBD-II scanner to read those codes. When your Saab check engine light comes on, you may notice:
What causes MAF sensor to go bad in Saab?
MAF sensor may function fine when the engine is cold then start to malfunction once the engine warms up. A coolant temperature sensor can go bad with time, causing the engine to run rich and preventing it from going into the ‘closed-loop’ mode.
Can a check engine light be combined with an ABS warning light?
In some cases, it is possible to have a check engine light combined with an ABS/TCS warning light. This issue is usually caused by an ABS/TCS unit internal problem, causing a communication error. The only real solution is to remove the ABS/TCS control unit from the car and send it to a specialist for repair.