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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 2000 Saab 9-3 Turbo Serpentine Belt | 1/17/2010 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: The Serpentine Belt on my Saab 9-3 broke. Can you tell me how to replace it with step by step ... A: Using a 1/2 drive extension loosen the belt tensioner. You will see 2 holes, insert a punch through ... | ||
| 1997 Saab Convertible Top Leaks | 1/12/2010 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have a 1997 Saab with 64K miles on it. When I encounter heavy rain water enters the cabin around ... A: We have one i nthe shop right now doing this. It actually is leaking through the top fabric. We have ... | ||
| 2000 Saab 93 turbo | 12/16/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: My brake pedal does not come up all the way when I press it. It makes the vehicle slow down. The ... A: If your car has an auxilliary vacuum pump it is likely that the pump has failed and is now pumping ... | ||
| 1990 Saab Rear Defrost | 12/15/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I recently purchased this car and found that the rear defrost is often finicky and rarely works. ... A: Put a test light on ground and test each wire in the rear window for power(while defrost is on)at ... | ||
| heater blower motor | 12/6/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have a 88 saab 9000. when you turn on the heater the blower is not kicking the heat out. Where do ... A: No you don't pull the engine. You do access it from the engine compartment. you remove the cowl ... | ||
| 93 Saab 9000 CSE | 11/22/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I purchased a used 9000 CSE Saab and the speedometer has stopped working. What could be the problem ... A: There is a speed sensor mounted on the top of the transmission. These sensors can fail. The usual ... | ||
| 2006 Saab 9-5 | 10/28/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I just read your response to a question about an ignition module (key) problem. If I do not turn the ... A: 1)What do you mean by module? The key cylinders on these have a tendency to stick, not pop up,when ... | ||
| 2000 SAAB 9-3 sedan leaky drivers door | 9/28/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: Maybe this old car has been in a wreck but I like the car. It leaks on drivers side when rainingand ... A: I would remove the driver side visor and it's mount as well as the a-oillar trim. on the front of ... | ||
| ABS and Brake Light | 9/25/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I just bought a 2002 Saab 93 from a dealer and this morning the brake and ABS light went on for a ... A: Possible problem with the abs control unit losing communication with the rest of the car. You need ... | ||
| alternator 93 turbo | 9/22/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I had the alternator go out on my 93-900 Turbo and it has been back 3 times now with the same ... A: There is a ground wire that goes from the alternator to the mounting bracket, be sure that is there ... | ||
| Convertible Top - Manual Close on '95 900SE | 9/11/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: The convertible motor went out and I was able to manually close the top, however the top won't ... A: When you pull the red lever behind the seat it pops out the rear tonneau motor, this allows you to ... | ||
| Heater works but only from the front dash panel | 9/1/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1999 Saab 9-3 convertible. The heater works great but it only blows from the ... A: The 99's had a problem with the distribution drum binding causing the linkage rod to it to break. ... | ||
| Ignition..01' 9-3 with 79 k | 7/1/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: It seems that my car is under the impression that there is always a key in it at the first position ... A: Lube the ignition cylinder with some light oil. What is happening is that the key cylinder does not ... | ||
| 2000 Saab SE 9-5 blower motor repair | 6/30/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have read a few of your comments about the replacement of the blower motor. My first question is ... A: The grinding noise could have been a leaf or something in the cage of the fan. You need to confirm ... | ||
| fuel lines on 1999 9-3 | 6/19/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: what would be the easy way to make sure the fuel pump is bad? A: Put a fuel pressure gauge on it would be the best way. Or get a partner and crank the engine over ... | ||
| Reverse and rear fog light problem | 5/2/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: In my 1999 Saab 9-5 reverse and rear fog light are not working. They work only when I have rear fog ... A: Open the trunk, on the left side is a black plastic piece with a corrogated rubber hose on each end, ... | ||
| Saab | 4/21/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have a 2004 Saab 93 that has not been started in 6 months and the battery is dead. I need to move ... A: Sorry it took so long. You can get it out of park by removing the rubber trim in front of the ... | ||
| Oil Pressure | 4/1/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: After replacing the oil cooler on a 1994 900 SE Turbo, the engine sounds like a sewing machine for a ... A: Take the valve out of the pump and all you can really do is make sure it moves freely. If you have ... | ||
| 1984 saab 900 turbo | 3/27/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: How do you change the brake pads, calipers and rotors? ANSWER: If you have not done them before I ... A: The issue with the brakes is that the front pistons can't be pushed back in ,they have to be rotated ... | ||
| california smog test and OBDII codes | 3/26/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I recently took my saab 900s non turbo to have a smog test. I failed because my computer did not ... A: Contact the referee smog station as I believe they will issue a waiver for the OBD portion of the ... | ||
| 900s 2.3l Conv - Brakes Hard When Cold | 3/19/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: Jim When I start the car from cold the brakes are incredibly hard to press and very ineffective. ... A: Sounds like a bad power brake booster. With the car not running pump the brakes 4-5 times. the pedal ... | ||
| Saab 2006 9-3 key problem | 3/6/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: So, i bought a used 2006 9-3 with only 46k on it. I drove it for a week, but one day when i try to ... A: By ignition module, I assume you mean ignition switch module. I don't see why they can't do it. Are ... | ||
| Fuel Mix Issue? | 2/10/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have a 2000 9-3 Conv. with the 2.0L turbo. At 54,000 miles the no.1 piston shed a piece 1/2" X 3" ... A: Replace the air flow meter. The most likely problem is faulty readings from the air flow meter ... | ||
| 99 Saab 9.5 electrical question | 2/1/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: My son has a 99 Saab 9.5 and something is draing the battery in it(short?) Is there a method for ... A: You need to hook up an amp-meter and read the current draw. It should drop below 20 mA after 20 ... | ||
| SAAB remote key fobs. | 1/13/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: Is there any way to re-use a key remote from a 2004 SAAB, once it is used (bought from e-bay)? Local ... A: If the alarm is armed, as if you locked the car with the remote, then you must have apreviously ... | ||
| 1998 Saab 900S 2.0 turbo Coupe | 1/9/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: Just purchased the car from a private party. Trunk deck was wet and musty. Dried the mat and two ... A: Inside the car, below the taillights, are 2 rubber grommets with holes for hoses to plug in.( 1 on ... | ||
| Saab 9-5 Electrical | 1/7/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: The radio in my 1999 Saab 9-5 does not shut off when I turn the car off and remove the key. I also ... A: What is happening is that the ignition key cylinder is not popping up when you take the key out. ... | ||
| Reverse Lights Stay On | 1/6/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: On my 1999 Saab 9-3, the reverse lights and front cornering lights remain on all the time now. ... A: I'd say it is the transmission range switch. If I am reading the diagram correctly the relay can't ... | ||
| Manual Climate Control Fan System | 1/5/2009 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: The cabin fan for the heater/ac/defroster just stopped working. The knob turns and can be heard ... A: What did the back of the panel look like? The switch can overheat and will start to melt the black ... | ||
| Engine Blown... how do I tell if no oil was added? | 12/16/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: To make a long story short I took my car to a Jiffy Lube and 5 miles later I am stalled out. The ... A: Does your idiot light work? The oil light? When you left Jiffy Lube was it on? Has the engine been ... | ||
| play in neutral gate | 11/13/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: 1992 900 t 5 spd. while shifting into 5th, you can stop in neutral and move the stick way to the ... A: I have not worked on anything that old for years so my details may be scetchy. There is a tapered ... | ||
| 2005 Saab Aero Convert. leaking? | 11/9/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: First off I think it is great that you help people out with problems. My 05 aero convert has water ... A: I would be more interested in if the door and side windows are sealing well. There is a liner inside ... | ||
| 1996 900S Conv - Engine Missing At Idle | 11/6/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have an engine misfire at idle, above idle it runs perfectly. My check engine light is on with the ... A: Idle Air Control valve. It is located by the throttle body on the passenger side of the engine. It ... | ||
| 2004 Saab 9-3 Turbo Bypass Valve | 11/2/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: Recently, my check engine light came on, so I took it to the dealership. They told me I needed to ... A: The part you are showing is not for a 2004 9-3 sport sedan. It is for 2002 and older 9-3's. If you ... | ||
| 2004 Saab 9-3 Turbo Bypass Valve | 11/1/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: Recently, my check engine light came on, so I took it to the dealership. They told me I needed to ... A: I have never had to replace this part. Are you sure that is the right part? Replacement looks pretty ... | ||
| sabb heater blower | 10/27/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: how do i take out the heater blower ?it's enclosed in a housing that i can,t seem to get out? when i ... A: There is a section of the firewall in front of the blower that needs to come out. This gives you ... | ||
| Convertible top leaking | 10/24/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: 1996 900 S Convertible. During heavy rain, water accumulates in the side rails of the top on both ... A: No idea off the top of my head. I would take the inner headliner loose and then have someone run a ... | ||
| Reverse Light | 10/17/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: !I have a 99 SAAB9-5. The reverse lights stays on when the car is on P or D. What should I do? ... A: Open the trunk. On the left side hinge you will see a ribbed rubber tube, the wires for the trunk ... | ||
| display panel issues | 9/30/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I have a 1996 900S convertible. the dislay panel has a lot of issues. Sometimes when I press the ... A: Sounds like an internal problem within the panel itself. Maybe pick up a used one somewhere? ... | ||
| Convertible top | 9/29/2008 | Jim Geyer |
| Q: I had to manually close my top('96 900s) when the motor came off track? Anyways the motor still ... A: The only motor you can "adjust" in the one that opens the tonneua cover. It is behind the upholstery ... | ||
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