20 Most Recent 1996 Saab 900 - Page 4 Questions & Answers

most likely cause is a union where the flexible pipe joins the metal pipe ,on the power feed side of the system so follow pipe from pump to the steering rack and the high pressure pipe where it goes from metal to rubber is where you will find the leak

Use a spray white grease and clean and lube all the moving parts of the top, all of them, then retry.

Try a spare key, if the spare has the problem too, go get lithium grease from the hardware store. (ask an associate who makes keys) and spray it on the KEY only and put it in and try again...do this a few times and it should free it up a bit. Sometimes the tumblers inside the lock get "stuck" from use...

You will need to replace the headlight switch, that would be fairly obvious wouldn't it?

If the car is a 1996, i don't think it has an inertia switch.Did you crash the car?

The dealer might have the only solution, but if they can't help you buy a new car, it's $1600 to have it rekeyed. Thats what a saab dealer told me, I could be wrong. Blue book on the car is also about $1600. They could have just been trying to get me to buy a spare key theyre only $60.

It is most likely due to worn valve seals and would require engine head removal and servicing/rebuild.

Believe it or not its a 12 dollar plastic peice that broke happened to me grinding nosie hatch not opening ... brought it to saab got the call its a 12 dollar part but takes 5-6 hours 700 dollars to fix that.. so I thought to do it myself because it broke again if done wrong the roof will twist and bye bye window hello hole new soft top

The best option is to go to your local Saab dealer and have them make you a new set of keys. All they will need is the Vehicle Identification Number and proof that you own the vehicle.

After a manual raise or lower of the convertible top using the red latch behind rear seat....Gap in cover near window right ? Unhitch the cover on the passenger side rear near gas tank and inside you'll see the convertible motor. The rear level disengages the motor so you can move the top manually. Snap the motor back into place and then push the top control to fully close the top eliminating the gap. Then you'll have to find out why it stopped in the first place.

You will want to see if the clips that hold the window into the regulator are broken or not. If they look okay than your window regulator may need to be greased or replaced.

If you can see it on the other side, note how the seat locks in place, and how the latch works, and see if you can find a way to trip the other side. Sometimes, you just have to pull the lever and yank pretty hard to free a sticking mechanism. Once you get it open, lube it well.

Check for blow fuses or hanrnesses loss connetions.

P0743: Torque Converter Circuit Electrical- Faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve - Torque converter clutch solenoid valve harness or connectors - Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit is open or shorted - Low transmission fluid level - Dirty transmission fluid

The most common cause for your air bag light is a faulty sensor. In this condition, the airbag cannot be depended upon to deploy in a collision. In almost every case, replacing the airbag sensor will solve your issue.