Whats burning out my alternator on my 2001 saab 9-3?

SOURCE: Instrument panel's lights out parttially....

The driver speaker cover comes off with Torx and after shining light through windshield, you will see two bulbs on a printed circuit film set apart from each other. You can reach them and twist and pull, clean contacts if bulbs not blown, replacement Sylvania 2721. There is also the reostat/dimmer knob that can be jiggled on dash, lower than the bulbs, each controling each bulb. I am in process of replacing mine with LED lights, which are brighter and come in colors as well. You just have to make sure the LED draws no more than 12 VDC as the alternator output is 14 VDC. Check out superbrightleds.com , there you will look for # 74 bulbs, which is same as 2721...I just came across the site today and thought, although your ????was a while ago, maybe this will give Saab Nation the ability to see at night....LOL
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SOURCE: 2006 Saab 9-7 SUV 5.3 V-8 oil consumption

There is a PIP on this concern that states that you're vehicule may have a pcv system problem. Simply take off you're air intake tube (the tube between the trottle body and air filter) and check to see if the trottle body or air intake tube are oily inside (like realy wet). If so i'd recomend going to you're dealer, they got a special procedure for this problem.

SOURCE: 2001 Saab 9-3 with automatic transmission will not shift

CHECK BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FUSE AND BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID FUSE.IF BOTH FUSES ARE GOOD.PROBLEM IS THE BRAKE SWITCH FAULTY OR BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID IS FAULTY.

SOURCE: I have a Saab 9-3 TDi 2001. The engine warning

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If your engine warning light has come on this is indicating there in a serious problem and the limp mode has been switched on to safe guard the engine. It could be a number things, but I'll give you some basic things to look at which may help you.

1. Check all fluids are are the correct levels - engine oil, radiator water level in overflow tank usual beside the radiator.
2. Also check transmission fluid level if it is an automatic, from the dipstick.
   

1. Air Filter and housing has no blockage.
2. Fuel filter may need replacing or water separator is filled with water, loosen valve at the bottom of fuel filter and drain the excess water. Fuel should not come out just water if there is any.

SOURCE: need diagram for serpentine belt in Saab 2001 9-3

If you have a 4 cylinder check out this sight for a diagram of serpentine belt http://www.thesaabsite.com/93/93pulleys.htm#BELT+%26+PULLEY+SETUP+%28NOT+SPORT+SEDAN%29