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#1708 of 2237 Re: New 9-5 Aero electronics [smk #1703] by buddhabman

Jun 10, 2004 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: smk (Jun 05, 2004 8:10 pm)
Glad they made it straight for you. Knock on wood our newer 2003 Aero Wagon has been perfect thus far. We'll see in 60K or so though. Consumer Digest and some others have noted that the quality improved dramatically from 2002 onwards. If you don't go with Saab there is Subaru if you need a wagon. The redesigned 2005 is supposed to be killer. The Mazda 6 wagon is supposed to be real nice also.

#1711 of 2237 Re: Hey Ponytrekker by rob999

Jun 11, 2004 (8:32 am)

Edmund's doesn't allow references to other car forum sites. Do a google on 'saab' and you'll find it right away

#1712 of 2237 Queries — Saturday by cwmozart

Jun 12, 2004 (10:58 am)

Since you all seem like a seasoned Saab enthusiasts, what's the deal with the so-called turbo boost delay? I have really only noticed that it kicks in late on hills for added power. Otherwise, on flat straightaway it gets you out in front of everyone PDQ, and with a nice roar to boot. Also — any electrical problems I should watch out for? My 2001 only has 28K on it. There's a lot of scuttlebutt here about ignition units. Also, what happens when you remove the large Ecopower-stamped plate to access the DI cassette? (I haven't purchased my Torx wrenches yet.) I assume the plugs will be easy to change.

#1714 of 2237 Re: Queries — Saturday by rob999

Jun 14, 2004 (5:12 am)

Turbo lag may be evident if you're doing a stop-light drag race, but if you're already at cruising speed and need it for passing, the acceleration is instant and awesome, as you already know.
 
The large "Ecopower" plate IS the DI cassette. When it's pulled out the 4 ignition coils hang down from the plate. Check your trunk for a vinyl tool kit pouch and there should be a Torx in there. Remove the 4 torx screws from the top of the DI. There's a maroon-colored plug at the driver side of the DI that has a sliding lock clip. Move the clip towards the rear of the car to unlock, then pull the plug to the right to remove. Grap the 'handles' on either ends of the DI plate and the whole thing will pop right out to reveal the plugs. After you've done it once, it's about a 1-minute operation later.

#1715 of 2237 Saab 9-5 Arc Control Panel Overheating by domer67

Jun 17, 2004 (4:08 pm)

I am the owner of a 2003 Saab 9-5 that has about 4,000 miles on it. So far everything has gone pretty well with it except for one problem. When the car has been driven for several hours the control panel overheats significantly. It seems to be due to the climate control system but the overheating affects the audio section as well. The control panel becomes extremely hot and very hot to touch. I called the local Saab service advisor and he said that the some overheating was considered normal. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

#1716 of 2237 Re: Saab 9-5 Arc Control Panel Overheating [domer67 #1715] by aerodriver

Jun 22, 2004 (10:36 pm)

Replying to: domer67 (Jun 17, 2004 4:08 pm)
The fascia/dash of my 2002 9-5 Aero with 14k miles also gets hot to the touch right around the audio (cassette and CD) unit. I haven't noticed any radiant heat, nor does it seem to affect the function of any components in or around the control panel. The audio works fine, so I've never asked the service tech about it.

#1717 of 2237 Re: What about it then? [cwmozart #1704] by aerodriver

Jun 22, 2004 (10:44 pm)

Replying to: cwmozart (Jun 08, 2004 9:00 pm)
My 2002 9-5, with admittedly low mileage, has been reliable to a fault. I haven't done any maintenance beyond the warranty-required services (shame on me). Nor have any components failed or caused me any worry. My previous 1996 9000CS had only a handful of minor warranty repairs performed over its 90,000-mile lifespan with me. I think there are plenty of Saab owners out there with similarly positive experiences; unfortunately, they're never heard from on message boards like these.

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