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Pat Egan The thermostat has no bearing on the issue, the coolant sensor does though. The one last thing that may solve the puzzle would be the Radiator fan relay. Relays can be tested, don't blindly replace it. https://www.google.com/search?q=2006+saab+9-3+cooling+fan+relay It would be better to post your own question instead of tagging it the the 'Request More Information' (from the OP) on a question from January 2013!

Question edited for clarity and add maker. Question moved to category. Behind the glove compartment according to this. https://www.google.com/search?q=2000+9-5+aero+tcm+location https://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=204315 ..

gurgle means air in the system.. these are sensitive to air as a bubble will stop the liquid from circulating.. there will be a bleed screw on the top of the engine at the high point of the system. with the car running loosen that screw the air will come out let it idle a while and do it again until no air comes out .. the other problem can be the recovery tank if it (or a hose) has even a tiny pin leak it will not function right... and the radiator cap can also be an issue as these age. good luck with it.. i had this problem before and when you are chasing pin hole leaks it can be hard

crank shaft or ckp crank shaft sensor. CKP broke the connector?

Hi, the starter is located directly beneath the power steering reservoir. Since it charges the battery, you should see this connection between the two in order to verify the starter. Please also reference the starter by looking at a parts website . This will ensure you have picked the right instrument of your car. Thank you.

I can't see it myself even though I have no experience of the car model. Lots of the vehicle content is Vauxhall/Opel/GM (I think) suitably modified by Saab. It doesn't sound logical that a dodgy cruise control switch would cause reduced performance. A reduced performance condition is usually caused by something that affects tailpipe emissions or something affecting engine integrity or reliability. I heard on the grapevine some Vauxhall models have reduced performance simply because they are overdue for some maintenance and once the service indicator has been reset they are fine again. I don't know how true this is. I know of one Vauxhall that flags up an overboost fault and cuts performance when there is an egr valve fault. The true cause could not be discovered by a generic obd scanner and it was only when it was plugged into something with some very expensive dedicated software that it became obvious. There is no telling what the Saab boffins have done to the management programmes. There are vehicles around that go into reduced performance if the oil level or pressure is low and maybe they thought that might be a good idea. I suggest you continue your Saab research at the local Saab dealer or on one of the specialised forums, but certainly I suggest you get the code re-read by a dedicated diagnostic machine.

ok, that is not true ever, but is now hidden. in the USA the EPA banned the fuel filter (gas/petrol) engine to not have simple easy to replace, inline fuel filters. SM quote: "SAAB 9-3 for 2003-06 and 9-5 for 2006 have the fuel filter mounted on the fuel pump/sending unit located in the fuel tank." they moved it to the pump by EDICT. we check fuel pressure at the RAIL, not drop tanks at the drop of hat, no,. we check it to spec,. pressure PSI . at idle and WOT we check injector balance and leakdown rate. there are 2 filters, there, one called the fuel pickup sock, and then the 40micron filter at top of pump. the FUel pump regulator is on top of engine, not at the pump seen in even newer cars(EPA more edicts later) EPA(this new location reduces fuel evaporation) due to cooler fuel. next was moving FPR and the return line to PUMP/TANK. (end history)

no country told, the world is huge and cars not the same in all countries, so we now go to USA cars, HERE. No ferry service to this island'?? (the car got there how>Helo?) 31year old car, not sold here now, on an island, and part for it in USA are even more rare, I'd sell it as collectors classic and invest the cash. it is not a mechanic failure it is pure electrical. the IGN feed is shorted to the HD/parr feed. a dead short. this most times can be found just looking (inspecting all key harness end points, like IGN key (behind ) or Fuse box hacks, old cars have this bad habit of attracting bad actors.(&acts) wild installs gone wrong.

• alarm boxes added wired up super wrong. ! even fires.
• radios wired up wrong, upgraded, (endless types)
• remote start kits added, , I remove all I see, (dangerous tech)
• or CB radios to talk to Smoky and the Bandit.or HAM gear.
• or Trailer hitches wire to front of car,, crazy wrong.

the Ignition switch can be bad, some even have wires there behind it mangled if you look . find a shop get it fixed. my online line service manual site,shows zero SAAB's oops. this is not a guess, it is just short list.

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https://www.dtcdecode.com/Saab/P1513 https://www.autocodes.com/p1552.html your p1552 is possibly causing the other code if keep driving the high output can cause other components to fry and or can cause stalling/no start

Check the battery and make sure the connections are clean and tight. If you are grounding the negative jumper to the engine instead of the battery, then make sure the ground from the battery is good.

It appears to be a known issue. Blue smoke is oil. White smoke is water. Black smoke is rich mixture. Blue smoke is probably from the turbo bearings. https://www.google.com/search?q=saab+9-5+P0303 Vacuum Hoses https://www.google.com/search?q=2011+Saab+9-5+Turbo+4.+vacuum+hose+diagram ..

You need to reset the immobilizer and alarm. You may need an auto-locksmith or auto electrician. First though, make sure the battery is fully charged and has at least 12.4 volts. https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+saab+9-3+immobilizer+reset ..

replace fuel regulator

most of the time either your owners manual can help you or dealership has to program radio code.

call friendly bodyshop ask them about codes

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Question edited into written English :>D It is no good just resetting a warning light, you have to fix the problem. You need a garage to connect a scan tool to it. That gives a code. and then searching the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P???? code tells the fault and the fix. Most garages will scan for free in the hope of getting the work. It appears to be a known issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=1998+Saab+900S+SRS+warning ..

limited info generic answer- check and test for power fuse-relay-connectors- switch -safety switch[s]--motor

Yes most things like that can be reprogrammed by the Saab dealer using a Pro Grade Bi-Directional Scan Tool computer. Or you can buy one. They cost between $3,500 and $5,000. Or a new sensor for $45. https://www.google.com/search?q=Saab+convertible+top+latch+sensor Or you can try bypassing it by joining the wires together. Or find the noise generator and fill it with expanding foam. ..