electrical issue

So basically, the other day I tried to start my Saab to go to work. Completely dead. The model is a 2004 9-3 arc, automatic, 108,000 on motor and unknown mileage on body. Front headlight does not work (despite replacing bulb) and the radio doesn’t work either. One other thing that might affect...

Hello its me again! With another problem... I have mentioned in another post about changing to aero seats in my 9000 and them draining my battery, I found a fix but there is still some weird electrical problems. So basicaly the light for the right door stays on but is very dim and can only be...

This issue might be similar to what Triac is experiencing (see separate thread). 2002 Viggen four door with 216,000 miles (Steel Grey, very important to know that). Everything worked, up until recently. The master door lock switch no longer locks or unlocks all four doors. It did actuate the...

For several weeks now, when I turn the engine off and remove the key from the ignition, the daytime running lights (DRLs) remain on. This problem happens sporadically, about one out of every two times that I park and turn the car off. About half of the time that the problem occurs, I can get...

Hey all, first time posting here, but I've gotten some invaluable advice so far from lurking, so thanks to all for your expertise! The SID (the one which shows the temperature, radio station, etc) on my 2006 9-3 Aero Sedan (Automatic) flickers on and off intermittently while driving. It...

2008 9-5 destroys batteries at the rate of one a year. Located in upper Midwest, garaged at night, driven about 8,000 miles per year. Electrical system checks out ok every year when battery fails. No known drain, heat or other issues. I find it hard to believe that every Walmart battery is...

Sorry if this has been discussed, but I have been searching diligently and coming up blank. About one month ago, I turned off the ignition and instead of the usual "pull the key out and the steering wheel lock clicks", the engine shuddered as it turned off and the car lost all electrical power...

I have a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear that in early May 2017 died while I was driving. The engine cut while I was accelerating and would not turn back on. It had happened before where the engine died while I was driving, but it usually would just turn back on after a few minutes or even resetting the...

Hi guys, my ICM 2 and SID on my saab 93 arc don't power on. I found out that my AC motor connector melted from electricity. Could this mean my ICM was fried? Also, does the ICM lead power to the SID? Thanks

Hi all, I have always had some interesting electrical issues with my SAAB. However the one that recently started happening concerns me. At first it seemed like whenever I made a sharp left turn the brake light on the dash would illuminate and eventually the center dash warning light with the...

So I just got a really nice 2006 9-3 Aero, but I noticed something odd. When I started the car the first few times it was fine, but now I am getting no noise from the turn signals. Also, on the screen where you turn the selector and press in to turn the radio on, well it just wont go on at all...

Hello, I am extremely new to the Saab world, so forgive me if I sound ignorant, but I read through the faq and didn't find my issue. I am so new to the Saab world in fact, that on the way home from purchasing my new/first Saab I stopped to get gas and upon leaving the station my car will not...

I'm getting a intermitted check engine light, I'm trying to avoid unnecessary part replacements and costly diagnostics as I'm out of work currently. Any helpful information is much appreciated, Here's a little info on the car: I just got this car in December and until about a month ago I've had...

Hey, I have a 2005 9 3 Linear and twice my car has refused to start, what happens is the starter will turn but the engine wont start (either in P or N) and if I just turn the key to "On" the car will tell me that there is a Traction Control Failure a Stability Control Failure and the dreaded...

Guys, can you please check out my video on YouTube and tell me what could be causing this to take place? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk8xR2lVPlw This first started happening three weeks ago, my keys were in horrible condition. I dished out $124.00 for two brand new key FOBS with new...

Okay today I noticed that my cars passenger side signal is staying lit up not on the dash but on the front side and rear of the car the signal doesn't change it either it still stays lit up, it don't plash also I went to use the wipers and now they won't stop either, I had to remove a fuse to...

A fun and fantastic two weeks of driving my 1994 SAAB 900 Turbo Convertible, and I've hit my first real problem. The battery died on me. I got a jump from a friendly passerby, then half way home the battery died on me while driving. Damn. Sounds like the alternator. Ok, I dissect the problem...