20 Most Recent 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen - Page 4 Questions & Answers

With a compression coolant system tester,check the system to see if startsleeking(engine coold)let it be so for a few hours!
Take out plugs and check if is any water inside(if is a big leek it will show you),check inside cabine radiator!

bent valves

clarify me(my home languege is not english),starter is not turning(work)!?and you have a good battery so the TWICE(imobiliser) is the problem!
But if the starter turns,can be crankshaft sensor,fuel pump,fuel pump relay.
Connecting the TECH2 is the best to start diagnostic

only with tech2!

may be is empty of gas.open the bonnet and press the charging valve pin only for a 1/2second if is got pressure the system is charged then start car,on a/c and check if the compressor clucth is spining,it can be the High pressure sensor
note:if system is empty the compressor not work(that info. is via high p.s.)if h.p.s is not good compressor not work even if system is charged
I hope to help you

that dtc is about trottle body,or the return spring is not good or the trottle body himself !

check 1º the vacum hose,if is ok, with vacum tester check the by pass valve

The DPF (diesel particulate filter) will require regeneration. This is a filter inside the catalytic convertor which has to be really really hot to regenerate on its own. Try running the car as normal for 15 minutes to normal operating temp, then drive it for 3 or 4 miles in 2nd or 3rd gear at 4 or 5000 revs and this will heat up the catatlyst and MAY regenerate, if not your saab dealer will need to do it with their diagnostic machine.
Cars with DFP's need to have a good rev out run weekly to avoid this happening again.Also make sure you are using the correct engine oil spec when servicing as this can casue issues with it.

TRY THIS: http://www.saab9-5.com/howto/sidrepair.htm
That shows Step by Step info how to do it, and it looks promising, Im going to try that on my 9-5 Trip computer and Im sure the 9-3 has the same since Saab models from 1998 - 2003 have the same common problem, save yourself the money on a refurbished one, I got quoted $300 for a new one, why bother if I can fix it myself, and if I scew it up, then buy a refurb one,

check all the large cables, at battery , engine block and starter for corrosion or loose bolts, you can also do the tap the starter with the hammer test, thats what you do if you have a full battery and solenoid clicking, means starter is on its way out

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Have you disconnect the computer cable,and clean the connect on them?

Sounds like your CPS (crankshaft position sensor) is defective. It is a cheap sensor $75ish and only takes 30min max to R&R. Both the 4 cylinder turbo and 6 cylinder turbo have this sensor (different sensor, same concept) You can also check the function of your FPR (fuel pressure regulator) by sucking on the vacuum line attached to the intake manifold. It should hold vacuum without leaking down.

Justin
Strictly Saab
Melbourne, FL

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Your bussiness model will not work.
Good luck to you on your next project.

Sounds like you might have blown a ring on a piston. and the black smoke is oil being burned...find out what the engine code is....but a blown ring usually requires an engine rebuild to fix. Hope this helps.....sorry about the bad news

it is definately the main relay. if you replace the relay then you will fix the problem. Over time the circuit board cracks and causes it to go bad.

P1181 says Long term fuel Trim Additive, Max value, Air/Fuel too Lean

Check for vacuum leaks, check mass air flow sensor if this is ok - check fuel supply (pump, pressure)

if it is still making an electrical motor noise, then the tops hydrolics are low on fluid
the pump res. is behind the back seat
Chech the level from the trunk side with a flashlight through the inspection hole

I would guess your oil pump is going out causing it to loose oil pressure. If you continue to drive your car in this condition it will most likely ruin the engine. If it is not your oil pump it is something else causing you to loose oil pressure and I would have it looked at soon.