20 Most Recent 1999 Saab 9-5 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

if your hazard lights stay on, you may have a problem with the hazard switch on your stearing collum. try moving it back & forth several times, eg. on, off, on, off always ending @ off & see if that works. they do get sticky @ times. your brake lights will work but your turn signals won't work properly with the hazard switch turned on. let me know if problem persists & will see if i can help you more. good luck.

You have a HVAC air temperature control blend door failure. To repair this the entire dash assembly must be removed if you can even buy the parts needed, which I doubt.

See answer to same question you posted:

• Remove driver's seat.
• Unhook wiring harness to amp.
• Remove amp.
• Examine for obvious problems - bad connections, water damage, etc. Repair if possible.
• If unfixable, get used one from auto parts recycling (junk) yard - make sure you take all the tools with you that you used to take out seat and amp in your car.
• Install used amp and mate it to the radio.

1. Remove driver's seat.
2. Unhook wiring harness to amp.
3. Remove amp.
4. Examine for obvious problems - bad connections, water damage, etc. Repair if possible.
5. If unfixable, get used one from auto parts recycling (junk) yard - make sure you take all the tools with you that you used to take out seat and amp in your car.
6. Install used amp and mate it to the radio.

The gear shifter has a switch inside of it. The shifter has to be replaced.

Sometimes a caliper can stick, making that brake be engaged all of the time. The reason it will get worse as you drive (and the burning smell) is because of friction that is created. You need to start by finding out which side the caliper is locked up on, and replace it. Usually it is only held on by two bolts. Since you have been driving around on it that way, you will need to replace the brake pads on both sides, and the rotor on the side that is locked up (although it's best to do those in pairs too). When you get the new caliper installed, you have to bleed the new caliper by having someone push the brake pedal as you slightly unscrew the bleeder valve on the caliper. You should use a small hose connected to the bleeder valve and submerged in a small glass container of brake fluid so that you can watch for air bubbles. When the fluid and air stops coming out, tighten the valve, have the assistant release the brake pedal, and repeat until no more air comes out. Don't forget to keep the master cylinder under the hood full of brake fluid.

ESP control unit fault or pressure regulator switch

1231=fuel pump secondary circuit low, 1251=air mixture solenoid malfunction

There is a Haynes manual for Saab 9-5 (1997-2004) which covers most tasks.

Rear seat cushion-fold forwards,release plastic clip from hinge,remove wiring multiplug if applicable.Lift out cushion.(40% backrest)Tilt forward approx 20degrees,use a screwdriver to release catch retainer on outer pivot pin.lift backrest and withdraw from inner pivot pin.Lift the backrest from inside vehicle.(will only lift out if backrest is tilted forward 20degrees from verticle. 60% section can then be removed on saloons by releasing the lock with a finger and pulling from the anchor pins.On estates unscrew centre seat belt lower mounting and unscrew hinge pin from centre support. unhook upholstery clip and lift backrest from lefthand side mounting.slide backrest towards the door to release centre pinlug and withdraw backrest from inside the vehicle. Refit in reverse order.

Are you getting spark at the plugs ?

Blowing blue smoke is NOT an issue with the turbo, it is an issue with either piston rings or valve guides. You need an engine overhaul.

Looking from the front of the car, the engine number is on the right side, down low near the gearbox. See the (unfortunately rather unclear) diagram below:

The turbo is located on the front cylinder bank, under the engine cover and heat shield. The exhaust turbine housing is integrated into the exhaust manifold so this entire piece must be removed. Contact me via email and I will provide information on where to get your turbo rebuilt.
Justin Duthie
Strictly Saab
Melbourne, FL

check for spark or a clogged air filter first.

It is not reading the security chip. Something was set up wrong to keep it from recognizing or they don't match.

It surely does. If you got the key,switch, and module fro one car. Go back and get the engine control module. This will work also. But beware. The engine module must fit you engine and transmission. Also beware. Some security modules are one time only program. Meaning, you have to buy a new one and have it programmed.

Description of P1624 code:

Not a good idea if you don´t want to blow the engine..

Don't know if it is any help but I had the same problem and it turned out to be the intercooler hose was split and sucking air. Fixed it and know problem now.