SAAB 900 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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ABOUT SAABS

AC CATEGORY

AC & How It Works
AC Anti-frost switch removal
AC Compressor Clutch Replacement
AC Compressor Failures
AC Conversion to To R134a from R12
AC Diagnostic Charts
AC Electrical Testing
AC Evaporator Issues?
AC Fill ports
AC Freon Amount
AC Fuse Blows AC on?
AC Hose Failure diagnoses
AC Hose To Condenser Problems!
AC intermittently works
AC Leak Testing
AC Noise from belt area
Water Leak in Passenger Floorboard

BODY CATEGORY

AirFlow Kit pictures w/whale tail
Antenna Mast Broken in Motor
Antenna Mast Replacement
Car Cleaning Tips
Center Console Replacement
Central Lock Issues & Module Location
Convertible Door Glass Adj 89 On
Convertible Fuse Location & Relay Issues
Convertible Rear Seat Removal (PDF)
Convertible Top Adjustments (PDF)
Convertible Top Campaign 313
Convertible Top Closing Bulletin!
Convertible Top Cylinder Failures
Convertible Top Headliner Replacement (PDF)
Convertible Top Info (PDF)
Convertible Top Information Fluid Specifications
Convertible Top Issues
Convertible Top Manual Operation
Convertible Top Piston Failures And Replacement
Convertible Top Relay and Fuse location
Convertible Top Replacement (very detailed)
Convertible Top Replacement Information
Convertible Top Window Replacement (PDF)
Dash (Wood Inlay instructions)
Dash Cover Installation
Door Mirror Glass Replacement
Door Panels Peeling
Gas Shock Replacement
Hatch Noise Or Rattles (PDF)
Hatch Opening Issues
Headliner Sagging Fix
Hood & Trunk Emblem Replacement
Hood Cable Removal & Issues
Hood Removal
ID Code Plate Locations
Jacking up my Saab
Kick Panel Removal
Odors-Smells from Interior
Rattles And Finding Them
Repairing Loose Vent On The Saab 900
Seat Back Angle Adjustment Problems
Seat Back Cable Removal
Seat Cable Repair
Seat Collapse & what is needed to repair
Seat Heater Output Low (Mid 80'S)
Seat Heater Testing
Seat Liftback Knob Failures
Seat moving up or down
Seat Problems (power seats)
Seat Removal Front
Seat tilts one way
Seat track will not go back
Seatbelt (Automatic Passive Restraint)
Skid protectors missing behind spoiler
Spoiler Rods break during top R&R
SRS Light (airbag) Blinks
Sun Visor Removal
Sunroof Drain Problem
Sunroof Failures & how to repair
Sunroof Leak & how to repair
Sunroof Manual closing
Sunroof Seals and Leaks
Throttle Sticks
Used Saabs and what to look for
Vin Information 79-83
Vin Information 84-85
Vin Information 86
Vin Information 87 On
Vin Reading Info
Water Leaks and Wind Noise Testing
Waxing My Saab
Whaletail Still Available?
Wind Noise & Water Leaks Rear Window 3 Dr
Window Glass Scratching

BRAKES CATEGORY

BULLETINS FROM SAAB

Manuals Breakdown (paper)

CLUTCH CATEGORY

Clutch Bleeding Instructions
Clutch Information and how it works
Clutch Kit Replacement Diagnosis
Clutch Line Replacement and tips
Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuilding (Detailed)
Clutch Master Rebuilding
Clutch Noise
Clutch Pedal Engages Close To The Floor
Clutch Pedal Function causes Poor Shifting
Clutch Removal information
Clutch Replacement Instructions
CLutch Slave leaks clear fluid
Clutch Slave Wear Measurement

CRUISE CATEGORY

ELECTRICAL CATEGORY

Alarm 93 And Up Settings
Alarm Modification To Use Remote Locks 90-94
Alarm Remote Battery Change
Alarm Saab Guard
Alternator Not Charging Because of Grounding Issue
Alternator Replacement 16v-8v
Alternator Shakes and is loose
Alternator Wires and where they go
Audio Amp Hook up On Cars W/Manual Seats
Battery Cable Issues (positive)
Battery Drain - Alarm Malfunction
Bulbs being wrong cause starting issues etc....
Burning Smell From Engine On Initial Startup!
Cabin Fan Noise & Cabin Fan Removal Information
Central Lock Module Fuse Repair
Charging Problems from the Alternator
Check Engine Light On 89 900
Dash Light Issues (instrument lights as well)
Diagnostic Port Location
Door Component electrical failures
Electrical testing for Battery Drain
EXH Dash Light & How Do I Turn It Off?
Flasher Relay Issues & Location
Gearshift Indicator Light Out?
Hazard relay location
Headlight Adjuster Replacement
Headlight Beam adjustments
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Headlight bulbs burn out fast
Headlight Lense Replacement
Headlight Relay Issues
Interior Lights Not Working
Interior Switches Work When Manually holding
Key Difficult To Turn On 900
No Start Condition Diagnostics
Onstar Going Digital Jan 2008
Radio Code Reset On 87-88 Models
Radio Codes & Resetting them?
Radio Lights Out
Radio Low Volume
Radio Removal and Installation
Seat Heater Testing & Switch Testing
Seat Motor Replacement
Startup Noise when first cranking
Taillights Go Haywirewhen when applying brakes
Test Connector location for fault codes
Turn Signal Stalk Switch Not Working?
Voltage Regulator Replacement
Washer Pump Failures
Window Switch Issues & Replacement
Windows Go Up And Down Slowly

ENGINE CATEGORY

8 Valve to 16 Valve
AIC Motor Base Idle Adjustment (Gold AIC)
AIC Motor Testing For Lh 2.2 & 2.4 Fuel Systems
Air Filter Replacement
Anaerobic sealant and information
Belt Rotation Noise
Block Heater Installation Info
Check Engine Light
Check Engine Light Flashes 4 Times
Check Valve (PCV) Information
Crank Pulley Replacement (detailed)
Crank Pulley Replacement!
Crank Pulley Separation (PDF)
Crank Pulley Squealing Noise
Crank Sensor Location
Cylinder Head Bolts Size
Drain Plug tightening and being careful
Engine Block Pitting Repair
Engine Compartment Cleaning
Engine Compression Issues
Engine Designation 8 Valve Or 16 Valve
Engine Idle Poor After Oil Change
Engine Knocking Noise (lifter noise)
Engine Mount Failures cause Clunking When Accelerating
Engine Mount Installation (Solid Mounts)
Engine Mount Limiter Modification
Engine Numbers 79-80
Engine Numbers 81-83
Engine Numbers 84 On
Engine Oil Consumption Normal?
Engine Oil Leak
Engine Oil Light Comes on
Engine Oil Pickup Clogging issues
Engine Oil Quantity 4 Cylinder
Engine quits running after loud pop
Engine Removal and Rebuilding
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 Replacement
Head Gasket Torque Info (PDF)
Intake System & How it works
No Start after stalling
Oil Change Instructions
Oil drain plug stripped removal
Oil Leak cause by crank pulley keyway Crack
Oil Leak from Valve Cover
Oil Pickup Tube Is Clogged Up?
Roaring Noise During The Engine Belt Rotation?
Service & Recommended Parts
Smoke from engine compartment
Stalling due to throttle body dirty
Stalling Issues from engine
Stalling Problems from vacuum leaks or AIC Valve
Stalling When Coming to a stop
Tightening Bolts in General
Timing Chain Replacement Tools (Roll In Chain)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failures
Timing Chains Breaking & why?
Timing Cover Removal
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 Manifold Cracks
Exhaust Smells Like Rotten Eggs
Exhaust System & its Purpose
Fuel Pump Information (mid 80's)
Water coming from Exhaust

FUEL SYSTEM CATEGORY

HEATING & COOLING CATEGORY

IGNITION CATEGORY

Bucking caused by stuck vacuum advance
Crank Sensor Issues
Distributor black wire from coil
Distributor Rotor button removal problems
Hard Starting Repair (Possibly Ignition Not Fuel)
Ignition Amplifier Proper Handling Procedure
Ignition Distributor Black Plug