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saab '97 900SE alarm won't turn off
OK- I've googled the old messages but don't seem to find an answer to fit my problem. My '97 Saab 900Se'a alarm won't turn off. I have tried both key fobs and put new batteries in one to no effect. It...
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Ignition cassette failure? (2001 95 2.3T)
My wife was driving my 2001 95 2.3T (40k miles on it) on the highway doing around 70mph when the car simply died. No power. This car is in MINT condition. I bought it used w/ 20k on it about four...
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driving lights (high beams) won't stay on
1997 900SE This happened tonight. Flicked my high-beams (driving lights) on and they flicked right off. In other words, the stalk that controls it won't stay in the "on" position. The high beams do...
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No sound from turn signals?
Hi! Quick question for you. The clicking sound that normally accompanies the turn signals on my '99 9-3 have stopped working. The blinkers work both on the dash and on the outside of the vehicle but...
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Gearbox Malfunction, Oil Cooler Coupling, and Saab Goodwill
I have a 2004 9-3 Aero with an automatic transmission. A couple weeks back, I drove my car for about an hour on the highway. When I got off the highway and hit city streets, I noticed that it was...
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V4 pistons
I need a set of oversize pistons for my 1500 engine. Are there any clever solutions out there apart from buying standard Ford oversize ones?
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97 9000T temperature gauge stays low
Driving my 97 9000T today, on this 80 degree day. I'm noticing my temperature needle sitting about a quarter inch above the blue when I'm going up a hill and expect the needle to be climbing a little....
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LH Jetronic codes
The "Check Engine" light illuminated on my 1991 9000T. After pulling the codes and using the chart from Townsend Imports, I found a code that wasn't listed in the chart. Maybe they added codes to the...
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2005 9-3 Sport Sedan, radio lights will NOT turn off!! Battery will drain and be dead, please help!! Can I pull a fuse or something???
All, A friend has a brand new 2005 9-3 SS, radio won't go out and will drain battery. Saab says NOT to jumpstart this car as it will ruin the car. What do I do??? How can I turn the radio off? The off...
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c900 rear shock bolts
Hi, I'm planning to replace the shocks on my 1992 900 in the near future. I did some preliminary investigation of the rear shocks, and it seems likely that I will have to cut the bolts to remove the...
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irreproducible bucking
My mechanics must think I'm nuts, because over the years, I have described tons of problems that they have been unable to reproduce. Well, I guess it's all in a day's work. THE CAR: 1995 Saab 9000CS...
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9000 courtesy light
1995 9000 Aero. The drivers door courtesy light (the light in the door itself) has stopped working when the door opens. The passengers side is ok. When I press the switch on the hinge side door sill I...
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SAAB Sonett Kit-Cars?
Hi everyone, I've found myself falling in love (again) with the SAAB Sonett. This one, in particular: We didn't get these cars in the UK and they're bound to be rare, globally. Does anyone know if...
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which 9000 rear seats be folded flat?
I'm looking for a replacement for my 1995 9000CS that got wrecked. Cheaper to buy another one than get that one fixed. I'd like to be able to put the seat down flat to have a lot of cargo room. The CS...
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9000 hand brake adjustment?
I'm sure this has come up before... How do I tighten the handbrake on my 9000CS or How do I search the group for old posts relating to my problem?? thanks
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9-5 clutch life
I have a 2001 9-5 Aero with 135K miles on the clock and it still has the or iginal clutch. Ive heard various stories that the average life is about 90K or so and the usually self destructs. I know one...
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Anybody? Scale model Saab
I drive a 9-5 estate in the UK. Coincidentally, until last month my sister drove a 9-3 Cabrio (2004-ish model) in N. California. She's been forced to sell, however, as she's moving to Hawaii soon. I...
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1991 Saab 900 heated seat
Is it a big expensive deal to have the driver's seat heat repaired - has not worked in several years. Greta
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Humming Sound between 40-45 and 50-55mph
I have a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear with 68K. I am hearing a humming/rumbling sound between 40-45 and 50-55mph. If I hit the brakes to slow down it goes away and if I accelerate out of it, it goes away. It...
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Saab 9000 rotor arm removal
Hello I've got a 1998 Saab 9000 that has done 110,000 miles. I bought a new distributor cap, HT leads and rotor arm. I have replaced the cap and leads, but I can't get the rotor arm off. Is it meant...
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