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  1. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    The alternator in my 07 9-3 2.0T died a little while ago and I ended up replacing it with a remanufactured unit from Autozone (only one I could get reasonably quickly) as well as the 4 year old battery (H6 AGM I think it was, also from Autozone) + a noisy belt tensioner and belt. The car is...
  2. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I was driving my 07 9-3 on the highway today, 0 issues. Almost at my destination, I got all the above alerts on the SID. AC was blowing in and out (eventually shut off), clock was flashing and shut off, headlights wouldn't turn on (mine are set with tech2 so that I can turn them on/off), speedo...
  3. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Hey, I've been encountering a strange problem. I got into the vehicle the other day, and it refused to start. The starter motor is definitely turning the engine, but the engine is not starting. Also, the battery light came on. I figured that I had a drain somewhere or the battery was going bad...
  4. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I spent the better part of my afternoon replacing an alternator because my battery kept dying after charging. I noticed after starting the car that the battery voltage was 14.8 (tested via multimeter) but gradually the number went down as it idled. I didn't think anything was out of the normal...
  5. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    I noticed recently my dash, odometer, and SID lights are very dim most of the time, sometimes they are dim but still visible. I have an aftermarket radio, and an oil pressure gauge that’s tapped into the 12v accessory port. It seems the lights are less dim when the radio is off, could it be...
  6. 9-5 Workshop
    I bought my 2001 9-5 about three years ago and have been dealing with the oil leak since day one. The engine was caked up with oil from underneath. I have replaced some parts to address the leak issue, but it looks like none of the parts I replaced were the leading cause of the oil leak...
  7. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    https://youtube.com/watch/xLLjoFdNmG4? Any ideas on what this noise could be? I was thinking maybe the serpentine belt?
  8. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi, My 2007 9-3 runs well at 230'000km, it's a fine car, and I'd like to keep it. The other day, after intermittently displaying some P0201-0204 error codes (injector - cylinders 1-4), it did not start after a short drive. The starter would turn, but the engine didn't start. My ex-wife tried...
  9. C900 Workshop
    Hey eveyone, I recently have been trying to figure out some big issues with my car. At first it has been an obvious alternator issue. Car runs and will eventually die. So I put an alternator I knew worked but it might have gotten wet so after putting it in the car still did the same thing. One...
  10. 9-5 Workshop
    Hi All 2002 B235R Engine Saab Aero Estate 14.000 miles Has anyone done the alternator bearings on their B235R engine? Mine have been noisy for years but I am now sick of it and would like to renew them. I do not want to buy a second hand alternator or even fit a recon one as the same...
  11. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I have a 2008 9-3 2T. I had a weak start happen on me about a month ago. So I switch out the battery thinking that was the problem. Still happened. Then I thought the alternator wasn't charging the battery bc a few times it would not start at all even after I ran it for half an hour. So I...
  12. 9-5 Workshop
    I have a 2001 Saab 95 3.0 v6 turbo and the alternator went bad and so now I have replaced it 3 times thinking the replacements were bad I don’t know how to check the voltage or any of that stuff nor do I have the equipment for it I’m wondering besides the alternator what else should I be looking...
  13. C900 Workshop
    Trying to install a 115 amp Bosch AL129x in my 900. The original alternator has 3 posts the ground, the positive, and the exciter terminal. This new 115 amp 9000 alternator has only two, which appear to be the positive and exciter. Do I need to somehow add a ground terminal? How do I go about...
  14. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Hi. I have a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE and I am just curious as to what the amperage output of the stock alternator is while the car is at idle (900 RPM) and roughly what the amperage output is at various other RPM's. I don't know if my alternator is stock, but it says on it that it's made by Bosch, and...
  15. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    2005 Saab 9-3 2.0T Arc Automatic 134,000miles owned less than 1 year Alternator just crapped out. I did a couple tests and I'm fairly confident its just the Alternator. I ordered the same alternator that is currently installed. A reman Bosch AL0830x from RockAuto for $170. It says it "may...
  16. 9-5 Workshop
    Hey guys! Nice to meet you all! New to the Saab world so I'm pretty sure you guys can help me out. I have 2003 95 Aero, manual transmission. Car has been driving well, but all of sudden yesters, I went to turn on my car and it wouldn't start. It cranks, but wnot come to a full start. Checked the...
  17. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    So, my '04 9-3 died on me while driving a couple weeks ago. Cruising along, and suddenly all lights and gauges dim, dash turns into a Christmas tree, it sputters for a hundred feet or so, and poof, it's d-e-d dead. After some tomfoolery, it appeared the alternator pulley bit the dust, so I...
  18. 9-5 Workshop
    not specially for Saab but works https://youtu.be/LGB6ZEjGm7Q
  19. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello, can anyone point me in the direction of a decent vid or instruction on how to do this please? I found what I thought was a good vid on youtube but it is not the same configuration as mine. This is for the vauxhall engine with the alternator at the back of the engine (on the right side...
  20. 9-5 Workshop
    Working on my MIL's 2001 SAAB 9-5 [Outback- oops had Subaru on the brain] Wagon 2.3 l with 144K miles (purchased used a few months back - so no history). :( I am only in town (Raleigh-Durham, NC) till Sat . I hope to resolve this ASAP. :o Do not have Service Manual, but will order digital...
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