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SAAB 900 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ABOUT SAABS
9-4X Saab Crossover Debut
93 (9-3) X Turbo (based on classic 900)
About The Saab 900 94-98
Fuel Octane and Saabs
Prototype 9XE Brochure (PDF)
Prototype Aero X Saab Performance Car
Prototype Aero X Saab Performance Car (video)
Prototype Aero X to be featured on "pimp my ride"
Saab 9X Sport Utility Video (youtube)
Saab EV1 (mid 80's) Prototype Video (youtube)
Saab Turbo X Debut in Germany
Saab Turbo X Debut in Germany Video (youtube)
Saab Viggen Airplane Video
Saabs Blue Angels Driving Exhibition!
AC CATEGORY
AC & How It Works
AC Compressor Clutch Replacement
AC Compressor Failures
AC Compressor Oil Amounts (PDF)
AC Compressor Refill-Discharge Locations?
AC Diagnostic Charts
AC Expansion Valve Removal
AC Fill ports
AC Freon Amount
AC Fuse Blows AC on?
AC Hose Failure diagnoses
AC Line Issues
AC Noise from belt area
ACC Controller Replacement (Manual Acc)
ACC Sensor Replacement (Small Fan In Dash)
Air Control Shaft & Knob Replacement
BODY CATEGORY
Antenna Mast Broken in Motor
Antenna Mast Replacement
Bumper Removal Front
Bumper Removal Rear
Cabin Fan Knob & Shaft Replacement
Cabin Fan Knob and Shaft Issues
Car Cleaning Tips
Cargo Rattles Rear
Console Removal (Between Seats)
Console Removal (Center)
Conversion to New Front End
Convertible 5th Bow Latch Replacement
Convertible Manual Release
Convertible Tonneau Cover Replacement (PDF)
Convertible Tonneau Motor Replacement
Convertible Tonneau Motor Replacement (PDF)
Convertible top "Check Latches"
Convertible Top Bracket Kit Instructions (PDF)
Convertible Top Chattering
Convertible Top Diagnosis (PDF)
Convertible Top Improvement 95 900 Pdf
Convertible Top Info And Known Issues
Convertible Top Programming (PDF)
Convertible Top Replacement Instructions
Convertible Top Replacement Instructions (Detailed PDF)
Convertible Top Replacement Instructions (non-detailed)
Dash (Wood Inlay instructions)
Dash Rattle comes From Mud Flaps (PDF)
Door Panel Removal (Front)
Door Panel Removal (Rear)
Gas Shock Replacement
Hood & Trunk Emblem Replacement
ID Plate Locations: Vin, Body, Engine, Codes
Instrument Cluster Removal (Pdf-Townsend)
Jacking up my Saab
Manuals to work on my Saab
Odors-Smells from Interior
Seat Back Cable Removal
Seat Material Replacement (Front Seats)
Seat Problems (power seats)
Seat Removal (Front Seat)
Seat Tilt Cable Issues
Seat track will not go back
Skid protectors missing behind spoiler
Spoiler Removal Front
Spoiler Removal Front
SRS Light (airbag) Blinks
Sun Visor Removal
Sunroof Leak Repair
Sunroof Manual closing
Sunroof Seals and Leaks
Tonneau Sensor Replacement
Used Saabs and what to look for
Vin Reading Info
Water Leaks 95 Convertible (PDF)
Water Leaks and Wind Noise Testing
Water Leaks Around Door Mirror Convertible (PDF)
Water Leaks Convertible Door Mirrors And Glass (PDF)
Water Leaks Convertibles (door glass)
Waxing My Saab
Wind Noise 94 900
Window Regulator Replacement (Front)
Window Regulator Replacement (Rear)
BRAKES CATEGORY
ABS Brake Definition
Brake Dust & how to prevent
Brake Hose Problems?
Brake Light Switch Replacement
Brake Master Cylinder Diagnosis
Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement Front
Brake Pad Replacement Rear
Brake pad types
Brake Pedal is hard
Brake Pedal Vibration when pushing pedal
Brake Rotor Replacement Front
Brake rotor Torx or Allen removal
Brake Rotors and Turning them
Brake scrubbing noise
Brakes and Bleeding
Brakes Mushy (after brake job)
Brakes pull To The Left Or Right When Applying The Brakes!
Handbrake Adjustment
Handbrake adjustment & allen screw location
Handbrake Operation
Rear Brake & Rotor Replacement Instructions
Rear Brake Caliper Breakdown
Traction Control & Electronic Stability
BULLETINS FROM SAAB
Manuals Breakdown (paper)
Technical Service Bulletins
CLUTCH CATEGORY
Clutch Bleeding Instructions
Clutch Cable Adjustment Manual cable
Clutch Cable Issues and information
Clutch Cable Replacement
Clutch Hose Replacement
Clutch Hydraulic Conversion Instructions (PDF)
Clutch Information and how it works
Clutch Kit Replacement Diagnosis
Clutch Master Replacement
Clutch Noise
Clutch Pedal engages close to floor
Clutch Replacement Instructions
CRUISE CATEGORY
Cruise Control Diagnosis
Cruise Control Failures
ELECTRICAL CATEGORY
Alarm Issues Because Of Lost Keys
Alarm Remote Battery Change
Alarm Remotes & loosing one
Alternator Issues On The Saab 900 94-98
Alternator Removal 4 Cylinder Engine
Alternator Removal V6 Engine
Battery Maintenance Program (PDF)
Belt Removal & Installation (4 Cyl)
Bulbs being wrong cause starting issues etc....
Bulbs replacement in switches and cluster
Cabin Fan Motor Replacement
Cabin Fan Speed Resistor Replacement
CD Changer Repair
Dash Lights Go Out Or Instrument Gauges Act Strange
Diagnostic Port Location
Door Component electrical failures
Electrical testing for Battery Drain
Fog Light & Bulb Replacement
Fog Light & Bulb Replacement
Fog Light Adjustment proceedure
Fog Light Bulb Replacement!
Glove Box Light Replacement Instructions
Headlight Beam adjustments
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Headlight bulbs burn out fast
Headlight Lense Replacement
Headlight Lense Replacement Instructions
Headlight Relay Issues
Heater Control Knob To Break
Onstar Going Digital Jan 2008
Power Windows Not Working
Radio Code Reset
Radio Removal and Installation
Seat Motor Replacement
SID Language Change
SID Unit "rear bulb failure"
SID Unit "Time For Service Light On"
SID Unit Pixels Issues & Repair
SID Unit Replacement & Info
Speaker Replacement (Front doors)
Speaker Replacement (Rear)
Startup Noise when first cranking
Throttle Body Replacement
Traction Control & Electronic Stability
Twice Unit installation and Transponder installation
Washer Pump Failures
Window Switch Issues & Replacement
ENGINE CATEGORY
10,000 Mile Oil Changes And Our Thoughts
Air Filter Replacement
Anaerobic sealant and information
Balance Shaft Repair Photos
Balance Shafts & Timing Breakdown & How To Do
Balance Shafts and what they do?
Belt & Pulley Replacement 4 Cylinder (More Detailed)
Belt Modification To Eliminate Center Pulley
Belt Replacement Serpentine 4 Cylinder
Belt Replacement Serpentine V6
Belt Rotation Noise
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Check Engine Light
Check Engine Light Caused By Bad Ground
Check Valve (PCV) Information
Check Valve (PVC) Replacement
Coolant Gauge Sensor Replacement
Coolant Information (Townsend)
Cylinder Head Bolts Size
Cylinder Head Torque Sequence (4 Cyl)
Engine Block Pitting Bulletin (4 Cylinder)
Engine Compartment Cleaning
Engine Component Locations 2.3 Liter
Engine Compression Issues
Engine Knocking Noise (lifter noise)
Engine Mount Issues On The 94 & 95 900
Engine Mount Replacement Instructions
Engine Numbers Breakdown
Engine Oil Consumption Normal?
Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
Engine Oil Cooler Replacement V6
Engine Oil Leak
Engine Oil Leak from the Valve Cover
Engine Oil Light Comes on
Engine Oil Pickup Clogging issues
Engine Oil Quantity 4 Cylinder
Engine Smoke
Engine Smokes After Sitting?
Engine Ticking Noise From Engine
Engine Torque Specs
Engine Vibration In Drive Or Reverse
Exhaust & Diagnosing Problems?
Exhaust Stud Removal
Head Gasket leak (retorque headbolts)
Head Gasket Replacement 4 Cyl
Intake Modification To Air Bellows
Intake System & How it works
No Start after stalling
Oil drain plug stripped removal
Oil Leak from Valve Cover
Oil Pan Removal and Pickup Cleaning
Oil Pickup Tube Clogged Up, How do I know?
Oil Pickup Tube Is Clogged Up?
Piston issues caused by balance bushing
Roaring Noise During The Engine Belt Rotation?
Service & Recommended Parts
Services & Recommended Parts
Smoke from engine compartment
Stalling due to throttle body dirty
Stalling Issues from engine
Stalling When Coming to a stop
Throttle Cable Replacement
Throttle O-Ring Bulletin
Tightening Bolts in General
Timing Belt Replacement V6
Timing Chain Breaks And What Happens
Timing Chain Tensioner Failures
Timing Chains Breaking & why?
Timing-Balance Info (Not detailed)
Traction Control Problems
Tune Up Tips
Vacuum Hose
Vacuum Leaks & Boost Pressure Leaks
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (4 Cyl)
White Smoke from Engine
EXHAUST CATEGORY
Catalytic Converter Fault Diagnosis
Common Exhaust Problems & Diagnoses
Exhaust Bracket causes rattle
Exhaust Manifold & Gasket Replacement (4 Cyl)
Exhaust Remus Sport Installation
Exhaust Smells Like Rotten Eggs
Exhaust System & its Purpose
Water coming from Exhaust
FUEL SYSTEM CATEGORY
Airmass Meter Replacement
Back Firing during acceleration
Banjo Fitting Leak Repair
Car Stalls Upon Initial Startup When Cold?
CO Emissions Failure
Engine Blows Black Smoke from Tailpipe
Extended Cranking Time During Startup?
Fuel Control Module Location
Fuel Filter Replacement
Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Correctly
Fuel Mileage Poor
Fuel Pressure Regulator Problems
Fuel Pump Ring Removal Issues
Fuel Pump Check Valve Issues
Fuel Pump Issues
Fuel Pump Replacement
Fuel System & How it Works!
GAS SAVING TIPS
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Oxygen Sensor Replacement (Universal)
Roll over Valve & its Purpose
HEATING & COOLING CATEGORY
AC Evaporator Issues
Cabin (ventilation) Fan Removal
Cabin Fan Knob and Shaft Replacement
Cabin Fan Runs on one speed only
Cabin Fan Speed Resistor Location
Check Coolant or similiar indication
Coolant Air Removal during Flush
Coolant Amount
Coolant Information (Townsend)
Coolant Reservoir Replacement
Cooling Fan Issues
Cooling System Quiz
Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating (odd hose problems)
Gauge Sensor Replacement
Heater Box Removal
Heater Knob Replacement
Heater Not working
Noise from Small Dash Fan (and Removal)
Radiator Drain Plug Location
Radiator Fan Removal
Radiator Removal
Water Pump 4 Cyl Removal/Install
Water Pump 6 Cyl. Removal/Install
Water Pump Replacement Instructions (With Photos 93)
IGNITION CATEGORY
Crank Sensor Issues
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) and wrong spark plugs
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) engine buzzing
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) Replacement
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) Testing
Direct Ignition Cassette Spark Plug notes
Distributor & Rotor Button Removal
Distributor Rotor button removal problems
Ignition Rotor Button Replacement
Ignition Starting Overview
Ignition Switch Issues
Ignition Switch Replacement
No Start Intermittent (Nuetral Safety Switch)
No Start Intermittently
Spark Plug Replacement (Cars With Direct Ignition)
Spark Plug Replacement V6 Engines
Starter Noise During Startup
Starter Replacement
SUSPENSION CATEGORY
Ball Joint Dust Cover Removal
Ball Joint Replacement
Codes for Struts,springs,shocks
CV Boot & Joint Replacement
CV Boots Tear, Why?
Front End Component Replacement Instructions
Front Suspension Loose over bumps
Front Wheel Hub Removal
Front-End Alignment & Diagnosis
Noise when going over bumps
Popping when Turning Left or Right
Power Steering & How it Works!
Power Steering Issues
Power Steering Noise
Power Steering Pump Replacement 4 Cyl
Power Steering Pump Replacement V6
Rear Shock & Spring Replacement Instructions
Rear Shock Removal
Rear Wheel Hub Removal
Shocks, Strurts, Springs Should I replace
Springs For Lowering Suspension (Performance)
Steering causes Popping
Steering Rack Replacement Instructions
Steering Wanders all over the road
Strut Mount Installation
Strut Replacement Instructions
Tie Rod End Replacement
Tire Size
Tire Wear (Rear Axle shims)
Tires wear poorly
Wheel Bearing Noise (front)
TRANSMISSION CATEGORY
Automatic Transmission Flush Proceedure
Axle Assemblies & Why We Don't Sell Them
Check Gearbox Light
CV Boot & Joint Replacement
Driveshaft removal picture
Inner Driver Bushing Removal
Inner Driver Failures
Manual Transmission Fluid Change
Manual Transmission Noise On Deceleration
Manual Transmission Removal
Manual Transmission Shifter Knob Removal
Manual Transmission Vibrational Issues
Neutral Safety Switch Replacement
Nuetral Safety Switch Causes No Start
Shifter Light Replacement
Shifter Update Alignment
Shifter Update Instructions (detailed)
Shifter Update Instructions (revised)
Transmission Fluid Level Check & Replacement
Transmission Shifting Problems on 5 Speed Manual
Transmission Tag Information & Location
Vibration On Hard Acceleration
TURBO CATEGORY
Boost Bucking Problem
Octane Requirements & What I should Run?
Turbo addition to a Non-Turbo Car
Turbo Apc Boost Control Valve Failures
Turbo Boost Gauge Reading
Turbo Bucks When Accelerating Into Boost?
Turbo Bypass Valve Testing for Failures?
Turbo Failures and Diagnosis
Turbo Gauge Not Working
Turbo Gauge Reading
Turbo Intercooler Viggen Upgrade
