Saab OE Parts Are Available In North America
North America is the largest market for Saab with more than 500,000 units in operation. However there is no need to be concerned about Saab parts availability. Last year a new company, Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA), was formed to ensure that Saab OE parts are readily available here.
Tech Tip: Squeaking Master Cylinder On 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
Some vehicle owners may complain of a squeaking noise when applying or releasing the brake pedal. According to Saab, the problem is contaminated brake fluid. The contaminated fluid may swell the master cylinders piston seals.
Tech Tip: GMs, Hummers and Saabs May Experience Intermittent MIL with DTC P2138 and Reduced Power
Some customers may comment on an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) being illuminated with a message or an indicator that displays Reduced Engine Power.
Tech Tip: DTC P0756 Diagnostic Tips on GM, Hummer and Saab Vehicles
Some technicians may have difficulty diagnosing DTC P0756, 2-3 Shift Valve Performance on 4L60-E, 4L65-E or 4L70E automatic transmissions. As detailed in the service manual, when the PCM detects a 4-3-3-4 shift pattern, DTC P0756 will set. Some customers may also describe a condition of a second, third or fourth gear start that may have the same causes but has not set this DTC yet.
Tech Tip: Sludgy Saab May Rattle Your Chain
If a Saab owner complains about a rattling timing chain, oil sludge or any of the other conditions described in this Tech Tip, follow the recommended procedures. Various conditions can cause the formation of oil sludge in the engine or a rattling noise from the timing chain and balancer shaft chain. Additional symptoms may include abnormal whining, bellowing or knocking noise from the engine and/or an illuminated oil pressure lamp ….
Saab Tech Tip: Reduced Performance and DTC for EGR Valve
Under certain driving conditions, such as a lot of city driving, increased carbon deposits may cause the EGR valve to seize or jam in the open position. This can result in reduced performance for the car as the boost pressure leaks out via the EGR valve. In some cases, DTCs P0400, P0401 and P0402 may be generated ….
Saab Tech Tip: Rattling from Turbocharger
On certain Saab 9-5 models with B205E and B235E engines, the clip holding the turbocharger pushrod to the arm on the wastegate valve can come loose. If the clip comes off, the pushrod can slide off the pin on the wastegate valve arm. As a result, boost pressure control will not function and the valve disc will cause a rattling from the turbocharger.
Saab 5-Speed Tranny and Clutch Repair
When Saab first introduced the 9000-model lineup in 1986, the gearbox was mounted transversely in the car. It was designed in this way for effective cooling and to provide the shortest possible path for the power flow to the wheels. All Saab transmissions have five forward speeds and reverse – all of which are synchronized.
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