Why is my Saab heater fan not working?
Hi everyone: I found the blower on my customers 2004 Saab 9-3 2.0t was not running at any speed. We had replaced this motor for the same reason in September 2011 almost a year ago. Pulled open the plastic cabin air filter over and found a ton of leaves and dirt, the drain tube was pack and the cabin air filter was wet.
How much does a Saab heater blower fan cost?
Crass. Designed to seize. The replacement from Saab is ~ £280 from memory. However, the actual motor is identical to that fitted to several Peugeot models, 406 etc, available from your local scrapyard for a few quid.
Why is my PB blaster not working on my Saab?
Pulled open the plastic cabin air filter over and found a ton of leaves and dirt, the drain tube was pack and the cabin air filter was wet. The carpet under the rubber floor mat was also damp. I removed the cabin air filter and found the motor frozen. Removed motor assembly and soaked both bearings at each end with PB Blaster a penitrating oil.
What’s the problem with my 9-3 heater fan?
Does anyone know what is wrong with my blower fan, All the functions are working on the climate control screen perfect but the fan is not blowing, I have a 9-3 2003 year.. I suspect blower motor but if anyone else has had the same problem I would be interested..
Hi everyone: I found the blower on my customers 2004 Saab 9-3 2.0t was not running at any speed. We had replaced this motor for the same reason in September 2011 almost a year ago. Pulled open the plastic cabin air filter over and found a ton of leaves and dirt, the drain tube was pack and the cabin air filter was wet.
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 , its 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.
Pulled open the plastic cabin air filter over and found a ton of leaves and dirt, the drain tube was pack and the cabin air filter was wet. The carpet under the rubber floor mat was also damp. I removed the cabin air filter and found the motor frozen. Removed motor assembly and soaked both bearings at each end with PB Blaster a penitrating oil.
How do you get a seized fan out of a Saab 9-3?
Open the bonnet (on the opposite side of the driver position), take out the pollen filter and stick your hand down the back. This will allow you to see if the fan motor is seized. To get the fan out, you have to take the glove box out and dismantle from inside the passenger footwell. Original, The motor is a Siemens unit made in France.
What to do if your Saab blower motor is seized?
If this does not help, you need to change the fan motor. Open the bonnet (on the opposite side of the driver position), take out the pollen filter and stick your hand down the back. This will allow you to see if the fan motor is seized. To get the fan out, you have to take the glove box out and dismantle from inside the passenger footwell.
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.
How to get a heater fan out of a Saab?
Open the bonnet, take out the pollen filter and stick your hand down the back. This will allow you to see if the fan motor is seized. Mine was. To get the fan out you have to take the glove box out and dismantle from inside the passenger footwell.
If this does not help, you need to change the fan motor. Open the bonnet (on the opposite side of the driver position), take out the pollen filter and stick your hand down the back. This will allow you to see if the fan motor is seized. To get the fan out, you have to take the glove box out and dismantle from inside the passenger footwell.
Does anyone know what is wrong with my blower fan, All the functions are working on the climate control screen perfect but the fan is not blowing, I have a 9-3 2003 year.. I suspect blower motor but if anyone else has had the same problem I would be interested..
Why does my Saab 9-3 engine not start?
It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your 9-3 to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.
Why is my blower motor on my Saab 9-3 NOT working?
This time, he instructs us on how to solve the problem of the Blower motor in Saab 9-3. This type of Engines rarely seize, but when they do, it is almost always due to a long period of non-operation. So, if you happen to your heaters stops working, you would need to unblock the seized motor, or to replace it.
Open the bonnet (on the opposite side of the driver position), take out the pollen filter and stick your hand down the back. This will allow you to see if the fan motor is seized. To get the fan out, you have to take the glove box out and dismantle from inside the passenger footwell. Original, The motor is a Siemens unit made in France.
Crass. Designed to seize. The replacement from Saab is ~ £280 from memory. However, the actual motor is identical to that fitted to several Peugeot models, 406 etc, available from your local scrapyard for a few quid.
Why is my 9-3 heater blower fan not working?
Removed the fan assembly & found the bearings knackered (alot of movement up & down through the shaft). Tried 3in1 oil soaked into the bearings for about an hour each bearing. Put the fan back in and only had it working on the lowest speed. I thought the speed controller (One that plugs direct onto the motor) had failed.
Removed the fan assembly & found the bearings knackered (alot of movement up & down through the shaft). Tried 3in1 oil soaked into the bearings for about an hour each bearing. Put the fan back in and only had it working on the lowest speed. I thought the speed controller (One that plugs direct onto the motor) had failed.
What was the problem with my Saab 9-3 cel?
CEL triggered by two faulty ignition coils. Replaced all three rear coils myself. Vibrations observed at idle speed and also during high speed acceleration. Diagnosed engine misfiring and replaced one of the ignition coils and spark plugs. Repair costs rather expensive but at least problem solved.
Why does my Saab 9-3 engine leak coolant?
Coolant leak again after a couple of months, indication that coolant level is low due to leak from coolant tubing. turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD