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1999 Saab 9-3 with ABS, Pkg Brake, and Chk Engine lights on

Hello:

I looked thru the old postings on this site and didn't find anything related to my problem. I have a 1999 Saab 9-3. The ABS, Parking Brake, and Check Engine lights are all lite up, but only after the car warms up (on a cold day, here in Colorado). . Otherwise, on warm days the lights are on when the car first starts up. When the lights are on, neither the odometer nor the speedometer work.

I didn't notice anything different with the braking until a quick stop on ice caused my car to turn noticeably to the left. I'm assuming this indicates a problem with the ABS. (sorry, not a gear-head).

The local Saab shop said it is a part (again, sorry, didn't remember exactly what part they said), but the cost is $2000. I have been driving the car for a few weeks, while they search for a used part - possibly costing more like $1000.

Anyone have this problem before? Do you think it could it be anything else?

Thanks in advance. Parnelli

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parnelli
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Offhand, I can't think of any single module that would cause all those faults. As a stab in the dark, I'd guess at a wiring problem. Possibly an earth behind the dash.

Pulling to the side whilst braking on slippery surfaces doesn't necessarily mean the ABS isn't working, by the way. If one wheel hasn't got any grip, you won't get any braking from that wheel, with or without ABS. That will cause a pull to the side.

Cheers,

Colin.

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Colin Stamp

Colin: Good point about the ABS; the shop is looking for a used ABS control module, but are thinking it might be something else as well.

Thank you for the reply. Cindy

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parnelli

Cindy:

While you might have an ABS problem (I don't think your slide indicates that) you also have several other lights on. I am suspicious that you actually have a different problem and it is electrical. I am not knowledgable as to whether an ABS failure would cause the system to turn on the "check engine" light. You should call a dealer and ask. It would be more likely that the ABS failure would only turn on the brake system lights - but you should ask.

Personally, I would be tempted to pay a dealer for an hour's labor to confirm the problem before spending $1000 - $2000 on a module you may not need.

Bob

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Bob

In my pre-SAAB days, I used to drive Nissans. On those, an ABS failure had its own warning light. I can't imagine a 9-3 doesn't.

Before you ask your dealer, I'd suggest looking in your manual.

Ron

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Ron Gerard

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