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#2201 of 2231 Serpentine belt by ipcguy Dec 22, 2008 (5:45 pm)
I have a '99 9-5 which has a rattling sound when the car is at idle in drive or reverse. Sounds fine when on the road. The dealer says it's caused by the wrong belt which bypasses a pulley. They want to replace it. Please advise.
#2202 of 2231 Saab Parts by ipcguy Jan 02, 2009 (5:27 pm)
Can someone recommend a parts supplier online for 9-5 parts either used or new? Replies to this message: zooburgh33 (Jan 07, 2009 8:09 pm) ipcguy (Jan 11, 2009 10:58 am)
#2203 of 2231 Re: Saab 9-5 fails to start [tnels77] by zooburgh33 Jan 07, 2009 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: tnels77 (Sep 23, 2008 10:45 am) I know this is a late response, but it may help others who experience this problem. It is actually quite simple. The problem you are experiencing has to do with the neutral safety switch that is located in front of the battery. The car is unable to sense if it is in park or in neutral, so it will not start. This switch will have to be replaced. The cost is around $175 dollars for the part and should take no more than an hour of labor. A Saab dealership will never find this problem, because they are there to make money, and will just waste your time, take your car to a reputable European car mechanic and tell him/her this problem, they will believe you, unlike the Saab dealership, and your car will start everytime after the replacement.
#2204 of 2231 Re: Saab Parts [ipcguy] by zooburgh33 Jan 07, 2009 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: ipcguy (Jan 02, 2009 5:27 pm) A great place to start is www.saabnet.com, you will find almost everything you need there including parts suppliers. One of the best one-stop shops on the net is www.saabusaparts.com Replies to this message: ipcguy (Jan 11, 2009 10:58 am)
#2205 of 2231 Re: Saab Parts [zooburgh33] by ipcguy Jan 11, 2009 (10:58 am)
Replying to: zooburgh33 (Jan 07, 2009 8:09 pm) Thanks. this is helpful. I have seen the site but wasn't sure how relaible they are.
#2206 of 2231 9-5 Comfort and reliability by stevenb226 Feb 07, 2009 (9:23 pm)
Considering a used 9-5 Arc...had several 9000 that I liked but was always annoyed with the narrow width of seats and the rough idle (car seemed to rock at standstill)...several folks have suggested I consider the Arc because the seats are different (??? is this true) ...does the rough idle continue?   Any other input would be appreciated.
#2207 of 2231 white residue on oil stick by chuckwagon2 Mar 08, 2009 (7:26 am)
Hello, the major engine failure light in my '02' 9-5 linear came on but there was no noticeable change in the engines..until today. the engine started to vibrate and not increase rpm in third gear. i let off the gas, dropped a gear and continued on with no more problems. when i got home i checked what a dummy owner can check, oil level, and noticed a whitish residue at the bottom (the oil level was fine). i'm currently about a 1,000 miles from the next scheduled oil change. Any ideas what might cause the residue? Replies to this message: crestonave (Mar 08, 2009 8:14 am)
#2208 of 2231 Re: white residue on oil stick [chuckwagon2] by crestonave Mar 08, 2009 (8:14 am)
Replying to: chuckwagon2 (Mar 08, 2009 7:26 am) Possibly water. Could be a leak in the head gasket which is allowing water to mix with the oil. Oil of course will be on top of the water. I'm no expert but that's what it sounds like to me.
#2209 of 2231 2003 Saab 9-5 linear by vzeeibor Mar 10, 2009 (1:29 pm)
I'm thinking of buying this car with the following features. Is this a good deal? I keep reading about reliability issues with this car:   * 2003, Saab 9-5 Linear, ~76K miles, 4-door sedan * Black exterior / beige interior * 4 cylinder turbo engine * Avg. Mileage: 20 city / 29 highway * Automatic transmission with manual option * Harmon stereo with cd player * Always taken to dealer for regular maintenance * Aside from the rear bumper, the body is in very good shape * 2 minor accidents since I bought the car - damage was localized to the rear bumper. Cost: ~$6,765 (estimate based on Kelly Blue Book - good condition) and willing to discount for expense which should be incurred for immediate repairs. The most significant repairs are as follows: * New brake pads and rotors, rear brake disk: ~$800-$1,000 * 3 new tires: ~$515 Sales price: $5,250 Replies to this message: captainuncle (Mar 10, 2009 1:51 pm) vzeeibor (Mar 10, 2009 7:34 pm) lfo (Mar 22, 2009 9:25 am) and 1 more...
#2210 of 2231 Re: 2003 Saab 9-5 linear [vzeeibor] by captainuncle Mar 10, 2009 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: vzeeibor (Mar 10, 2009 1:29 pm) Depends - which part of the country does the car come from? Wouldn't recommend this if you get a lot of snow/wintery conditions. Also, I assume the mileage is mostly highway-based. Correct? Replies to this message: vzeeibor (Mar 10, 2009 7:34 pm) lfo (Mar 22, 2009 9:25 am) ponytrekker (Mar 22, 2009 11:06 am)

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