2004 Saab 9-3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

probably under the hood (bonnet) where all makes I have worked on are . never had a saab in to check out

Changing batteries and reprogramming a Saab is a job for the dealership not for a multi-maker locksmith. Too late now though. Go back to the locksmith and tell him the work he did is not working how it should and you would like it fixed under his Tech 2 Warranty or you want your money back so you can go to the dealership and get the job done properly.

Methodical fault finding is required...not haphazard guestimation and changing out of components on a suck it and see basis. The first place to start is to ask the car computer what it thinks is going on. You do that by plugging in a diagnostic tool into the OBD2 port (at knee height under the driver side dash, right above the brake pedal). you don't need to have the Tech2 diagnostic to do that, as you aren't going to be doing any programming, it's just a look-see exercise and pretty much most plug in tools will be able to read off the fault codes. Take a note of the codes (they'll be formatted along the lines of P0335 or P0337, for example) Then just google those codes as e.g. DTC P0335 or try P0335 fault code. The info that you get from doing this will point you towards the problem. say, for example, you do get a P0335 code ...that means there's something wrong with your CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) and the computer doesn't like that kinda thing, so it spits its dummy out and causes things to happen, like stalling etc all the way through to not starting. The car is 2004, right ? That's getting on in years and sensors etc do start to fail with age. but that doesn't mean it's the sensor itself that's gone pear shaped, it could wiring or connector, so you can carry out simple tests using nothing more than a multimeter. You can look at the sensor resistance which should read 860 Ohms +/- 90 Ohms across pins 1 & 2 (at a temperature of 20 deg Celsius. you can check to see that the sensor is securely fitted. you can check resistance of the sensor wiring, wiggle the wires and see if the resistances fluctuates wildly or whatever . Im not saying that the CPS is your fault, I'm just giving this as an example of how you can methodically home in on the problem area then try to isolate the specific problem by carrying out simple testing. Google is you friend in this.... id suggest you do this yourself or get a friend to help you out with it if you're not confident at using a multimeter. I certainly wouldn't be asking this so-called Saab mechanic to do it as he clearly hasn't got the faintest idea of what he's doing, (not just about Saabs, he hasn't got a clue about the most basic of fault finding techniques....but I bet his wallet is heavier than yours though) Good luck - it's not rocket science or black magic , so just take it slowly and methodically.

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The doors work on a different system to the ignition. The doors will unlock but the ignition key immobiliser is specific to each car. That means the car won't recognise the key. Replacing the lost key would have been the easiest fix even though it costs a lot. All you need is the vehicle details for your car. I was quoted £200 for a replacement Vauxhall key. Cheaper than replacing steering columns and associated electronics. Your only other option is to take it to a Saab Dealer/specialist and pay the 'silly money' for them to reset and link the replacement scrap car key to your car.

Check fuses and wiring first

Bad wires bad ground. Do the rear lights go dim. Ground is in the trunk driverside. Might be one of many things to check

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Both front and rear are fitted in the same way. They slide over a splined axle and held in place with a nut. The nut is covered with cover that pulls free. Loosen the nut, (probably a 13mm), until it is only on two or three turns. This is to stop it smacking you in the face if it comes off suddenly. The arm should pull off. If not, the safest tool to use is a 'puller'. It hooks around the back of the arm and eases it off. If you don't have one try this. BE CAREFUL TRYING THIS! DO NOT lever the arms off as this could smash the window glass. Using a wooden block or the HANDLE end of a hammer TAP the arm at the end of the pivot/bolt mount. Then tap it on the left and right sides. Give it a wiggle and it should come loose. They usually stick because they have been over tightened.

Last radio I had that done the same problem I replaced the radio with an aftermarket radio and pulled my stock radio apart to get my cd out

check for loose wire

1. How did you obtain the message about something is in the trunk? I take it the top will not even begin to move when you try to operate it.

Hello, There are two round washer shaped rings that are located in the track that slide back and forth when the window is rolled up or down. These have a habit of breaking leaving one intact which will still have enough strength to raise the window, but will raise it crookedly if both rings are not in place. This is an easy fix for the DIY person. There are 3 Torx screws that need to removed from the door. There are YouTube videos that walk you through the whole process. Once you do it once you can do one in 15 minutes.

you have a drain on the battery. this can be a number of things alarm immobilizer or the power sounder. the power sounder has its own battery and over time the battery will become damaged etc. this would then start using the battery on the vehicle at a higher rate than it would normally need, this can cause the battery to be damaged theater. Siren. 1) The siren is located behind the right - hand side luggage compartment side trim panel on some models, and behind the front bumper on others. Remove the panel or bumper. 3) Undo the 2 retaining bolts, disconnect the wiring plug and remove the siren.

I suspect you have a problem in the security system receiver module, which in most cars must be programmed by the dealer.

You need to check for an engine vacuum leaks like at the intake gasket. Use a can of carburetor spray and spray it over the intake area, if the engine changes sound you have a leak.

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Check fuse box behind the battery in engine compartment.