1997 Saab 900
Problem for Saab 1997 900

1997 saab convertible check gearbox light comes on and off




By mikey_howell on Jan 02, 2009

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sometimes the check gearbox light comes on and it goes into safety mode but if i turn the engine off and press and depress the alarm keyfob and turn the engine back on the light goes off(generally happens when cold) had it into saab and put onto computer and its showing no faults

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posted on Mar 25, 2009
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Most common fault is the gearbox position sensor. This is like a neutral safety switch located on the top of the transmission where the shift cable looks up.
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