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2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible problem

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#1 ·
Hello! I recently purchased my 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible (with only 48k miles on th clock!) The problem I have is when I press the button to put the roof down, it does not work and I get a message "manual operation only" I go through the process and undo all the locks to release. When I press the button the roof works perfectly going down, however when I press the burrow for the roof to close, the front section functions normally bu then the back section with the rear window does not lift, the roof just stops, but you can still hear the roof motor trying to work the roof. Also the error message comes back on the display saying manual operation only! Does anyone have Amy idea of what the fault is? I would really appreciate you response.

Thank you
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
Thanks for that. I take it that TechII is a diagnostic tool. Is it something that I can use or do I have to go to a garage for that? If I can use it is there a particular model that you could recommend and where to get it?
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
Thank you, let’s see how I get! I’ll put an update on this forum!
I bought a Tech 2 Scanner with Saab Software card. This is the message I got regarding my roof when I did sensor test: “ A possible sensor problem was detected. Blinking sensors did not change status as expected” “ Tonneau cover latched right, Tonneau cover latched left, Tonneau Cover up” so it looks like I need to change some sensors! Does anyone know where these sensors are located?