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SAAB 900 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ABOUT SAABS
9-4X Saab Crossover Debut
93 (9-3) X Turbo (based on classic 900)
About The Saab 900 94-98
Fuel Octane and Saabs
Prototype 9XE Brochure (PDF)
Prototype Aero X Saab Performance Car
Prototype Aero X Saab Performance Car (video)
Prototype Aero X to be featured on "pimp my ride"
Saab 9-X Concept
Saab 9X Sport Utility Video (youtube)
Saab EV1 (mid 80's) Prototype Video (youtube)
Saab Turbo X Debut in Germany
Saab Turbo X Debut in Germany Video (youtube)
Saab Viggen Airplane Video
Saabs Blue Angels Driving Exhibition!
AC CATEGORY
AC & How It Works
AC Compressor Clutch Replacement
AC Compressor Failures
AC Compressor Oil Amounts (PDF)
AC Compressor Refill-Discharge Locations?
AC Diagnostic Charts
AC Expansion Valve Removal
AC Fill ports
AC Freon Amount
AC Fuse Blows AC on
AC Hose Failure diagnoses
AC Hose Issues
AC Noise from belt area
ACC Controller Replacement (Manual Acc)
ACC Sensor Replacement (Small Fan In Dash)
Air Control Shaft & Knob Replacement
BODY CATEGORY
Antenna Mast Broken in Motor
Bumper Removal Front
Bumper Removal Rear
Cabin Fan Knob & Shaft Replacement
Cabin Fan Knob and Shaft Issues
Car Cleaning Tips
Cargo Rattles Rear
Console Removal (Between Seats)
Console Removal (Center)
Conversion to New Front End
Convertible 5th Bow Latch Replacement
Convertible Manual Release
Convertible Tonneau Cover Replacement (PDF)
Convertible Tonneau Motor Replacement
Convertible Tonneau Motor Replacement (PDF)
Convertible Top "Check Latches"
Convertible Top Bracket Kit Instructions (PDF)
Convertible Top Chattering
Convertible Top Diagnosis (PDF)
Convertible Top Improvement 95 900 Pdf
Convertible Top Info And Known Issues
Convertible Top Programming (PDF)
Convertible Top Replacement Instructions
Convertible Top Replacement Instructions (Detailed PDF)
Convertible Top Replacement Instructions (non-detailed)
Dash (Wood Inlay instructions)
Dash Rattle comes From Mud Flaps (PDF)
Door Panel Removal (Front)
Door Panel Removal (Rear)
Gas Shock Replacement
Hood & Trunk Emblem Replacement
ID Plate Locations: Vin, Body, Engine, Codes
Instrument Cluster Removal (Pdf-Townsend)
Jacking up my Saab
Manuals to work on my Saab
Odors-Smells from Interior
Opening Hood with broken cable
Seat Back Cable Removal
Seat Material Replacement (Front Seats)
Seat Memory Issue
Seat Problems (power seats)
Seat Removal (Front Seat)
Seat Tilt Cable Issues
Seat Track will not go back
Skid protectors missing behind spoiler
Spoiler Removal Front
Spoiler Removal Front
SRS Light (airbag) Blinks
Sun Visor Removal
Sunroof Leak Repair
Sunroof Manual closing
Sunroof Seals and Leaks
Tonneau Sensor Replacement
Used Saabs and what to look for
Vin Reading Info
Water Leaks 95 Convertible (PDF)
Water Leaks and Wind Noise Testing
Water Leaks Around Door Mirror Convertible (PDF)
Water Leaks Convertible Door Mirrors And Glass (PDF)
Water Leaks Convertibles (door glass)
Waxing My Saab
Wind Noise 94 900
Window Regulator Replacement (Front)
Window Regulator Replacement (Rear)
BRAKES CATEGORY
ABS Brake Definition
Brake Dust & how to prevent
Brake Hose Problems
Brake Light Switch Replacement
Brake Master Cylinder Diagnosis
Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement Front
Brake Pad Replacement Rear
Brake pad types
Brake Pedal is hard
Brake Pedal Vibration when pushing pedal
Brake Rotor Replacement Front
Brake rotor Torx or Allen removal
Brake Rotors and Turning them
Brake scrubbing noise
Brakes and Bleeding
Brakes Mushy (after brake job)
Brakes pull To The Left Or Right When Applying The Brakes
Handbrake Adjustment
Handbrake adjustment & allen screw location
Handbrake Operation
Rear Brake & Rotor Replacement Instructions
Rear Brake Caliper Breakdown
BULLETINS FROM SAAB
Manuals Breakdown (paper)
Technical Service Bulletins
CLUTCH CATEGORY
Clutch Bleeding Instructions
Clutch Cable Adjustment Manual cable
Clutch Cable Issues and information
Clutch Cable Replacement
Clutch Conversion to Hydraulic Instructions (PDF)
Clutch Hose Replacement
Clutch Information and how it works
Clutch Kit Replacement Diagnosis
Clutch Master Replacement
Clutch Noise
Clutch Pedal engages close to floor
Clutch Replacement Instructions
CRUISE CATEGORY
Cruise Control Diagnosis
Cruise Control Failures
ELECTRICAL CATEGORY
Airbag Light Reset
Alarm Issues Because Of Lost Keys
Alarm Remote Battery Change
Alarm Remotes & loosing one
Alarm Reprogramming because of Lost Keys
Alarm Reprogramming Questions Answered
Alarm Twice Unit installation and Transponder installation
Alternator Issues On The Saab 900 94-98
Alternator Removal 4 Cylinder Engine
Alternator Removal V6 Engine
Battery Maintenance Program (PDF)
Belt Removal & Installation (4 Cyl)
Bulbs replacement in switches and cluster
Cabin Fan Motor Replacement
Cabin Fan Speed Resistor Replacement
CD Changer Repair
CD stuck in radio
Dash Lights Go Out Or Instrument Gauges Act Strange
Diagnostic Port Location
Door Component electrical failures
Electrical Issues
Electrical testing for Battery Drain
Fog Light & Bulb Replacement
Fog Light & Bulb Replacement
Fog Light Adjustment proceedure
Fog Light Bulb Replacement!
Glove Box Light Replacement Instructions
Headlight Beam adjustments
Headlight Bulb Replacement
Headlight bulbs burn out fast
Headlight Lense Replacement
Headlight Lense Replacement Instructions
Headlight Relay Issues
Heater Control Knob To Break
Onstar Going Digital Jan 2008
Power Windows Not Working
Radio Code Reset
Radio Removal and Installation
Reverse Lights Not Working
Seat Motor Replacement
SID Language Change
SID Unit "rear bulb failure"
SID Unit "Time For Service Light On"
SID Unit Pixels Issues & Repair
SID Unit Replacement & Info
Speaker Replacement (Front doors)
Speaker Replacement (Rear)
Startup Noise when first cranking
Throttle Body Replacement
Traction Control & Electronic Stability
Turn Signal Switch Replacement
Washer Pump Failures
Window Switch Issues & Replacement
ENGINE CATEGORY
10,000 Mile Oil Changes And Our Thoughts
Air Filter Replacement
Balance Shaft Repair Photos
Balance Shafts & Timing Breakdown & How To Do
Balance Shafts and what they do
Belt & Pulley Replacement 4 Cylinder (More Detailed)
Belt Modification To Eliminate Center Pulley
Belt Replacement Serpentine 4 Cylinder
Belt Replacement Serpentine V6
Belt Rotation Noise
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Chain Issues Cause Stalling
Check Engine Light
Check Engine Light Caused By Bad Ground
Check Valve (PCV) Information
Check Valve (PVC) Replacement
Coolant Gauge Sensor Replacement
Coolant Information (Townsend)
Cylinder Head Bolts Size
Cylinder Head Torque Sequence (4 Cyl)
Engine Block Pitting Bulletin (4 Cylinder)
Engine Compartment Cleaning
Engine Component Locations 2.3 Liter
Engine Compression Issues
Engine Knocking Noise (lifter noise)
Engine Mount Issues On The 94 & 95 900
Engine Mount Replacement Instructions
Engine Numbers Breakdown
Engine Oil Consumption Normal
Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
Engine Oil Cooler Replacement V6
Engine Oil Leak
Engine Oil Leak from the Valve Cover
Engine Oil Light Comes on
Engine Oil Pickup Clogging issues
Engine Oil Quantity 4 Cylinder
Engine Smoke Black at Tailpipe
Engine Smoke Caused by Head Gasket
Engine Smoke Caused by Valve Seals/Guides
Engine Ticking Noise From Engine
Engine Torque Specs
Engine Vibration In Drive Or Reverse
Exhaust Stud Removal
Gasket Sealant Information
Head Gasket leak (retorque headbolts)
Head Gasket Replacement 4 Cyl
Intake Modification To Air Bellows
Intake System & How it works
Masterlink Chains
Noise from Belt Area
Oil drain plug stripped removal
Oil Leak from Valve Cover
Oil Pan Removal and Pickup Cleaning
Oil Pickup Tube Clogged Up, How do I know?
Oil Pickup Tube Is Clogged Up?
Piston Issues Caused by Balance Bushing
Service & Recommended Parts
Services & Recommended Parts
Smoke from engine compartment
Stalling & Sludge
Stalling due to throttle body dirty
Stalling Issues from engine
Stalling When Coming to a stop
Throttle Body Cleaning
Throttle Cable Replacement
Throttle O-Ring Bulletin
Tightening Bolts in General
Timing Belt Replacement V6
Timing Chain Breaks And What Happens
Timing Chain Tensioner Failures
Timing-Balance Info (Not detailed)
Traction Control Problems
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
Exhaust Bracket causes rattle
Exhaust Diagnoses & Purpose
Exhaust Manifold & Gasket Replacement (4 Cyl)
Exhaust Remus Sport Installation
Exhaust Smells Like Rotten Eggs
Water coming from Exhaust
FUEL SYSTEM CATEGORY
Airmass Meter Replacement
Back Firing during acceleration
Banjo Fitting Leak Repair
Car Stalls Upon Initial Startup When Cold?
CO Emissions Failure
Extended Cranking Time Caused by Fuel Check Valve
Fuel Control Module Location
Fuel Filter Location
Fuel Filter Replacement
Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Correctly
Fuel Mileage Poor
Fuel Pressure Regulator Problems
Fuel Pump Check Valve Issues
Fuel Pump Issues
Fuel Pump Replacement
Fuel Pump Ring Removal Issues (2)
Fuel Saving Tips
Fuel System & How it Works
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Oxygen Sensor Replacement (Universal)
Roll over Valve & its Purpose
HEATING & COOLING CATEGORY
AC Evaporator Issues
Cabin Fan Knob and Shaft Replacement
Cabin Fan Runs on one speed only
Cabin Fan Speed Resistor Location
Cabin Ventilation Fan Removal
Check Coolant Light
Coolant Air Removal during Flush
Coolant Amount
Coolant Gauge Sensor Replacement
Coolant Information (Townsend)
Coolant Reservoir Replacement
Cooling Fan Issues
Cooling System Quiz
Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating (odd hose problems)
Heater Box and Repairing
Heater Box Removal
Heater Knob Replacement
Heater Not working
Noise from Small Dash Fan (and Removal)
Radiator Drain Plug Location
Radiator Fan Removal
Radiator Removal
Thermostat Removal
Water Pump 4 Cyl Removal/Install
Water Pump 6 Cyl. Removal/Install
Water Pump Replacement Instructions (With Photos 93)
IGNITION CATEGORY
Crank Sensor Issues
Crank Sensor Replacement
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) and wrong spark plugs
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) engine buzzing
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) Replacement
Direct Ignition Cassette (DI) Testing
Direct Ignition Cassette Spark Plug notes
Distributor & Rotor Button Removal
Distributor Rotor button removal problems
Ignition issue after worked on
Ignition Rotor Button Replacement
Ignition Starting Overview
Ignition Switch Issues
Ignition Switch Replacement
No Start due to incorrect light bulbs
No Start Intermittent (Nuetral Safety Switch)
No Start Intermittently
Spark Plug Replacement (Cars With Direct Ignition)
Spark Plug Replacement V6 Engines
Spark Plugs Pre-Gapped
Starter Noise During Startup
Starter Replacement
SUSPENSION CATEGORY
Ball Joint Dust Cover Removal
Ball Joint Replacement
Codes for Struts,springs,shocks
CV Boot & Joint Replacement
CV Boots Tear and the Cause
Front End Component Replacement Instructions
Front Suspension Loose over bumps
Front Wheel Hub Removal
Front-End Alignment & Diagnosis
Noise when going over bumps
Popping From Steering
Popping When Turning Left or Right
Power Steering & How it Works
Power Steering Issues
Power Steering Noise
Power Steering Pump Replacement 4 Cyl
Power Steering Pump Replacement V6
Rear Shock & Spring Replacement Instructions
Rear Shock Removal
Rear Wheel Hub Removal
