Help.
We've just returned from being away for 2 weeks and neither of the keys for our 93 are working. We've manually opened the door to get in the car, but cannot start the car or use the keys to open the trunk. I have a hard time beliefing it is the battery in the key, as both of them are not working and we've just replaced the car battery a few months ago.
Is there anything we can try before calling a tow truck?
replace the battery in your FOB (your key)
your key has to talk to the computer for it to start
if your battery is dead in your key it will not start
Posted on Aug 23, 2009
I have only one remote that works.
Second one, and two from e-bay do not.
Dealer tried to re-program the other three, but now says the remote cannot be re-programmed once used on a different car.
Anyone know how to re-set the remote so it is not linked to a car, and can then be programmed to my car by the dealer?
GM dealer, not very expert on SAABs.
Car is a 2003 9-3 Linear SAAB with the key inserted into the remote.
Have been assured the remotes can be re-programmed, but how?.
try and find a saab authorized dealership, not a gm'er who may or may not know. If you have a remote, then they should be able to 'reprogram' ALL keysets at one time to the same signature/frequency that your car is set to.
Posted on Jan 11, 2009
the saftey feature cuts in on the drivers window and it closes then opens automatically. stripped the door nothing loose or broken.
1. put key to ON, hold window button down until all the way down, then do same for up, repeat one more time until you hear BEEP. You just calibrated your window. You will need to do this everytime you disconnect your battery.
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2. anytime window has power and has automatically gone down, hold the X (window lock button) down while holding up on your window button, again untill you hear BEEP. not sure what this does, but it fixed the problem for me.
Posted on Feb 10, 2009
it is a 53 plate saab, and the heater fan does not turn on to de mist windscreeen etc. the last time this happened 2/3 months ago the garage said the filter was blocked up and charged me a lot to fix. where is this part so that I can clean out
this is a common fault on all saab 9-3 2003 onwards models, the heater blower seizes up. it is easily fixed.
first pop the bonnet,underneath on the passenger side wiper, lift the cover out and you will see a pollen filter, remove pollen filter and behind it you will see the fan motor, put your hand inside and rotate the motor, if it is seized or needs a bit of power to rotate then you need a new heater blower, in uk ring 01706825600 in rochdale saab specialist, they have a second hand blower for £75 and new one for£160,
once you get your motor proceed to the passengerside foot well, remove the glove compartment, then you will see the blower, now you also need to remove the underneath strip of plastic under the glove box and the side plastic cover that runs along side the gear box, there is a hidden compartment next to the hand break which resembles the hand break, open it and remove the two screws inside, all the screws are black for the plastic fittings and for the motor they are grey. th underneath plastic trimming of glove box has two screws remove them and pull the cover off, a little force may be required.
once the blower heater is fully exposed there will be a metal black strip infront of it that cannot be removed. the only part of the blower you want to remove is the bottom bit the rest will stay intack in its original place, now the air distribution pipe is connected to the blower just to hold it up, remove the screws and pull it out of its connection of the central console there is no adhesive used so just pull hard, then put it to the side.
the bottom of the blower has a power unit with a connection, unplug it, the actual power unit has 2 grey screws remove the power unit as this will not be provided when you buy a new fan blower, it is sold seperately costing £70, this part has to go onto your new blower so just leave it on the side for now,
this is the hard bit, you have to remove all the screws of the bottom half of the blower and all the screws holding the blower in its place, and also 1 bolt which will require a spanner.bolt is located on the left hand side of motor and is clearly visible, there are screws at the back of the blower, you will need to become a gymnast here and remove theree or for screws at the back, where the carpet ends there are two screws which you will need to get at with a bit of an angle here, it might seem difficult but keep trying, use a narrow screw driver not the 1 with a bulky handle, then there are two or three more screws at the back, you will be experiencing a bit of back pain now.
once you have removed all the screws the blower should be loose, remember we do not want to remove the whole unit just the bottom half, unclip the bottom half of the blower and pull it out, get the new blower stick on the old power unit onto it, plug it in, just see if it works, if it doesnt then may gold help you, but if it does work which its suppose to then proceed as normal, stick every thing back together, once all the bottom screws are on, stick the outlet air distribution pipe back on to the motor, this will hold the motor up, dont forget the bolt, and dont forget to connect the power cable to the glove box light, the rest should be easy, just put every thing back together.
Posted on Nov 17, 2009
please show fuse box diagrams for 2004 saab 9-3
On this website (link below) you find fuse box diagram and description for Saab 9-3 (2004)
http://www.autogenius.info/saab-9-3-2004-fuse-box-diagram
Posted on Mar 24, 2017
I can not sync my Samsung SGH T509 with my SAAB 2003 /9-3. I think I should be able to hear phone calls thru my car speakers. Please advise.
Sorry, the original Swedish version of the 9-3 had the bluetooth capability but GM removed it for cost reasons. GM has ruined Saab in many ways. There is no way to sync your phone with your 9-3.
Posted on Dec 21, 2008
Similar electrical issues with driver's side door controls. Power locks, power window, and power mirror on driver's side are not functioning. I can manually unlock the door, but the buttons on driver's and passenger's door as well as the remote/key unlock the three other doors, but not the driver's door. all window control's on driver's door work as well, except for driver's window. Mirror controls for passenger side mirror work, but not for driver's side.
CHECK FUSES FOR POWER WINDOW,CHECK FUSE FOR POWER MIRROR AND CHECK FUSE FOR POWER DOOR LOCK.IF FUSE OKAY DOOR CONTROL MODULE FAULTY ITSELF.
Posted on Sep 11, 2011
where in a 2003 Saab 9-3 is the blower motor resistor located?
Where does the blower motor resistor go on a 2004 saab 9-3 ?
Posted on Dec 02, 2010
My window rolls down and up just fine. When it reaches the top it will automatically roll down 4 inches. It looks to be a safety feature in case you roll up your finger or something. I have cleaned all sides and there is nothing jammed in the track.
I have heard that there is a reset code for auto. windows
Any Ideas?
I had the problem of the drivers window rolling back down. This was fixed by removing the electrical connector located behind the door hinge. It looks like an oblong block. You have to prise the top ribbed part right up then pull the block out. Leave out for about 1 minute. Replace it
Posted on Sep 09, 2010
Hi there i'm trying to replace my paking light bulb and its so awkward to get to it, I can see it can't manage to reach it, any suggestions please without taking out the headlight itself out, any advise would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks
I replaced my parking light bulb in about a minute. You just have to pull the cables. Believe me, this is the procedure stated in my SAAB repair manual. Those cables are reinforced, don't worry. To tell the truth a would have not done that if I hadn't seen it in the manual . Contact me and I can send you the diagram with the step by step directions. [email protected]
Posted on Apr 19, 2009
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