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#2957 of 3311 vent selector switch by 99saab Jul 23, 2006 (2:38 pm)
So I just purchased a 1999 Saab 9-3 that is in excelent shape except for the vent selector switch, its constantly blowing air on the floor. I was wondering if you all had and suggestions on where the problem might be located, and or how to fix it? thanks drew
#2958 of 3311 Re: In the market for 9-3 [jbmike5] by wmquan Jul 23, 2006 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: jbmike5 (Jul 23, 2006 1:11 pm) The 2003's were the first year of the current model, and they had more problems than the current ones do. They also don't have some of the improvements made later. E.g. they have less power, don't have an aux jack, etc.   I'd get the repair history of an '03 and have it checked out realy closely. I leased one, and had the usual assortment of issues. Made worse by a weak dealer service department (Barrier Saab in Bellevue, now defunct, though the Barrier dealership chain is weak in service in general). I did enjoy the vehicle when it wasn't giving me problems and when I overlooked the weak ride quality, however.
#2959 of 3311 2003 9-3 convertible by 1viking Jul 23, 2006 (9:32 pm)
I recently bought a 9-3 rag top, and love the car with one exception. The check engine seems to come on for no appearent reason. The car runs fine even with the light on.   I took it to a dealer who gave me the impression that it has to do with the gas cap, he tighted it and the light went out. However that doesn't seem to work all the time.   Any of you have the same issue? Thanks Replies to this message: ponytrekker (Jul 31, 2006 3:16 am) saablcp (Aug 01, 2006 11:32 am)
#2960 of 3311 Re: 2003 9-3 convertible [1viking] by ponytrekker Jul 31, 2006 (3:16 am)
Replying to: 1viking (Jul 23, 2006 9:32 pm) Make sure the car is off when filling w gas.
#2961 of 3311 Re: Rear windows in 2006 Saab 93 [skmces] by rocharc Jul 31, 2006 (10:43 am)
Replying to: skmces (Jul 13, 2006 10:28 am) I have a 2003 ARC, all the windows open and close with one touch moon roof too). Occasionally after the dealer futzes with the car the one touch needs to be re-programmed. You do this by cycling the window up and down rapidly for 2 -3 times in a row. I am assuming that the anti-pinch features in the 2003 are still there in the 2006. What this also means is that if you have comfort open on your key fob (all windows and roof open by holding down the open button) you can(should) get comfort close by holding the lock button. This needs to be programmed by the dealer.   Check the manual to see if these functions are supported. It works great except if the roof is in tilt position it will not open or shut, but the windows still do. Replies to this message: skmces (Aug 02, 2006 7:54 am) thomasw (Aug 02, 2006 8:19 pm) rocharc (Aug 07, 2006 1:03 pm) skmces (Sep 05, 2006 10:42 am) rocharc (Sep 06, 2006 12:58 pm)
#2962 of 3311 Re: 2003 9-3 convertible [1viking] by saablcp Aug 01, 2006 (11:32 am)
Replying to: 1viking (Jul 23, 2006 9:32 pm) If you fuel the car with the car running or if you do not tighten the gas cap securely the check engine light will come on.This is not unique to Saab,it is a by-product of E.P.A.regulations which consider fumes leaking from the gas tank as an environmental hazard.If there is not a solid vacuum measured by your e.c.u.the check engine light comes on,you have to take it back to the dealer and they have to keep a record of the occurance and what caused the fault code.
#2963 of 3311 Forbes ranks 9-3 among least reliable by thomasw Aug 02, 2006 (6:44 am)
FORBES rates the SAAB 9-3 as one of the least reliable luxury cars for 2006.   Yeah, GM has really had a beneficial impact on SAAB, making it just another GM "brand."   http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/vehicles/2006/07/28/luxury-cars-breakdowns_cx_d- l_0731reliable.html   "Saab, a General Motors (nyse: GM - news - people ) brand that made our list with its 9-3, objected to the ranking. A Saab spokesman says the company's internal data show that the most recent Saab 9-3s "have very good quality results," and that labeling the car "unreliable" paints the wrong picture for potential buyers."   Obviously there is something wrong with GM's data gathering (perhaps upper management "shoots the messenger") for they don't seem to know what the rest of the outside world knows!
#2964 of 3311 Re: Rear windows in 2006 Saab 93 [rocharc] by skmces Aug 02, 2006 (7:54 am)
Replying to: rocharc (Jul 31, 2006 10:43 am) thx for the infor, when i hold down the open button, only my front two windows and roof open, so when you hold your open button, do all four windows open as well as the roof???...   side note, the dealer recommends changing your oil every 10k, have you noticed anything with waiting that long???...i was thinking more along the lines of 7500. Replies to this message: thomasw (Aug 02, 2006 8:19 pm) rocharc (Aug 07, 2006 1:03 pm)
#2965 of 3311 Re: Rear windows in 2006 Saab 93 [skmces] by thomasw Aug 02, 2006 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: skmces (Aug 02, 2006 7:54 am) Blessedly the lease on my 2003 9-3 ended last February, so I'm finally free of that car.   It's a shame, before that I had leased a 2000 SAAB 9-5 that was a wonderful car, so much so that my wife got a 2002 9-5 (which we bought out after that lease).   The 9-5's are wonderful cars but, alas, were designed before GM took 100% control of SAAB. So the 9-5's are the last "good" SAAB's - the car magazines are reporting that (like the 9-3) all future SAAB's will be badge-engineered GM vehicles (mostly rebadged Opels).
#2966 of 3311 Re: Rear windows in 2006 Saab 93 [skmces] by rocharc Aug 07, 2006 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: skmces (Aug 02, 2006 7:54 am) Sorry for the delay, Yes all 4 windows and the roof open or close depending on which button I hold down. If the roof is in tilt position it does not move but the windows still do their thing.   I change my oil at 7,500 if my memory serves me I have had 2 free and 2 oil changes I paid for. I am due for my last free as I approach 3 years. I also tend to drive "aggressively" heavy right foot syndrome.

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