Why does my Saab check engine light keep blinking?
Saab turbocharged engines can have problems with fuel injectors. This will cause excessive smoke from the exhaust on startup and sometimes while driving, combined with rough running and hesitation. The root cause for this is a dirty fuel, which causes build-up on the injectors and poor spray pattern.
What should I expect when I visit my Saab mechanic?
If you also notice on your dash, in addition to the activated check engine light, that you have low oil pressure or your Saab is overheating, you should safely pull off the road as soon as you can and shut off the engine. What Should I Expect When I Visit my Saab Mechanic for Diagnosis?
How many warning lights are there on a Saab?
Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 30 of them, so search carefully!
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:
When to check check engine light on Saab 9-3?
Steady Check Engine Light: If your check engine light is on every time you operate your 9-3, you need to have it checked as soon as possible, especially if you notice performance problems or unusual noises.
If you also notice on your dash, in addition to the activated check engine light, that you have low oil pressure or your Saab is overheating, you should safely pull off the road as soon as you can and shut off the engine. What Should I Expect When I Visit my Saab Mechanic for Diagnosis?
Are there any problems with the Saab 9-3?
SAAB 9-3 owners have reported 26 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 9-3.
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: