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1999 Saab 9-5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saab REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> 9-3 -> 9-3 & 9-5 -> 9-5 -> 900 & 9000 -> 9000 -> A/C System Performance Inspection -> ACC Air Flap Stepper Motor Calibration -> ACC Control Panel -> ACC Control Panel Method -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Activating Systems Using Command Codes w/Scan Tool -> Automatic Climate Control (ACC) Panel -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Conditions -> Control Module Actions -> Diagnostic Help -> Diagnostic Procedure -> Diagnostic Procedures -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> DTC B1340: Open Circuit Or Communication Error -> DTC B1340: Solar Sensor Open Circuit/Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1341: Solar Sensor Component Fault -> DTC B1343: Solar Sensor Open Or Short Circuit -> DTC B1345: Mixed Air Sensor Lefthand Short To Ground Or Open Circuit Short To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1347: Mixed Air Sensor Shorted To Ground Or Open Circuit Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1348: Blended Air Temperature Sensor Open Or Short Circuit To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1350: Cabin Temperature Sensor Short To Ground Or Open Circuit Short To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1350: Cabin Temperature Sensor Shorted To Ground Or Open Circuit Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1353: Cabin Temperature Sensor Open Or Short Circuit To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1354: Cabin Temperature Suction Fan Open Or Short Circuit To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1355: Cabin Temperature Suction Fan Short Circuit To Ground -> DTC B1515: Common Sensor Ground Or Short Circuit To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B1605: Control Module -> DTC B1605: Internal Control Module Fault -> DTC B1605: Internal Control Module Malfunction -> DTC B1746: Outside Temperature Sensor Open Or Short Circuit -> DTC B2290: Heater Flap Motor Right Open Or Shorted Circuit -> DTC B2295: Heater Flap Motor Flap Loose -> DTC B2296: Heater Flap Motor Jammed -> DTC B2345: Mixed Air Sensor Righthand Short To Ground Or Open Circuit Short To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B2352: Cabin Fan Voltage Supply Short Circuit To Ground -> DTC B2375: Heat Exchanger Solenoid Short To Battery Positive Voltage Or Open Circuit Short To Ground -> DTC B2375: Heater Box Solenoid Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage Or Open Circuit Shorted To Ground -> DTC B2380: Circulation Pump Short to Battery Positive Voltage Or Open Circuit Short To Ground -> DTC B2400: Stepping Motor Air Distribution Damper Open Circuit Or Shorted To Ground -> DTC B2400: Stepping Motor Air Distribution Flap Open Circuit Or Short To Ground -> DTC B2405: Stepping Motor Air Distribution Flap Loose -> DTC B2406: Stepping Motor Air Distribution Flap Jammed -> DTC B2410: Air Recirculation Motor Short To Battery Positive Voltage Or Open Circuit Short To Ground -> DTC B2410: Recirculation Motor Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage Or Open Circuit Shorted to Ground -> DTC B2425: Control Voltage Fan Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage Or Shorted To Ground -> DTC B2425: Fan Control Voltage Short To Battery Positive Or Short to Ground -> DTC B2490: Heater Flap Motor Left Open Circuit Or Short Circuit -> DTC B2492: Stepping Motor Air Mixing Damper Open Or Shorted Circuit -> DTC B2495: Stepping Motor Air Mixing Loose Flap -> DTC B2496: Stepping Motor Air Mixing Flap Jammed -> DTC B2945: Sensor Ground Open Circuit Or Shorted To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTC B2945: Sensor Ground Open Circuit Short To Battery Positive Voltage -> DTCs B1492 & B1493: A/C Short To Battery Positive Voltage Or Ground -> DTCs B1497 & B1498: Rear Window Defroster Open Or Short Circuit To Ground -> DTCs B2402 & B2403: Air Distributor Stepping Motor Open Or Short Circuit To Ground -> DTCs B2405 & B2406: Stepping Motor Air Distribution Loose Or Jammed May Be Generated If Not Calibrated -> DTCs B2412 & B2413: Air Recirculation Flap Motor Open Or Short Circuit To Ground -> DTCs B2437 & B2438: Rear Door Fans Open Or Short Circuit To Battery Positive Voltage Or Ground -> DTCs B2492 & B2493: Blended Air Flap Stepping Motor Open Or Short Circuit To Ground -> DTCs B2495 & B2496: Stepping Motor Air Mixing Loose Or Jammed Damper -> Fault Symptom -> Fault Symptoms -> ISAT Method -> Scan Tool (ISAT)
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
900 & 9000
Automatic Climate Control (ACC) Panel
To enter the diagnostic mode press and hold the AUTO and VENT buttons for approximately one second. After cycling the flap motors to their calibration positions, the system will search for any current Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). The control panel will display any DTC (up to five) stored by the control module, if there are no DTCs stored the control panel will display the current ambient temperature. The vehicle must remain running for at least 35 seconds...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 9-3 & 900 -> 9-5 -> 9000 -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
Replacement
9-3 & 900
- Remove bar fixed between spring struts, then the air canister over throttle body.
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Remove brake servo vacuum hose.
- Disconnect electrical distribution box and move aside.
- Remove four brake servo retaining nuts from bracket.
- Remove rubber gaiter from bulkhead partition and pull it toward servo container.
- Disconnect pushrod clip, then the brake servo container.
- Reverse procedure to install. Ensure brake pipe connections do not leak.
9-5
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Syste... "
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Saab 9-3 & 9-5, 1994-98 900, 1989-93 900 (Less B201 Engine) & 1988-95 9000
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove dust cap and loosen hub center nut, Fig. . Do not completely remove nut.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove hub center nut, then ball joint nut.
- Remove ball joint using a suitable ball joint tool.
- Remove anti-roll bar nut and collect washer and rubber bushing.
- Press spring link down.
- Tap driveshaft out of hub using rubber mallet, then move MacPherson strut aside and pull out d...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove battery cover and disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Detach hose to secondary air injection pump check valve.
- Remove secondary air injection pump distribution pipe from rear bank on exhaust manifold.
- Remove connector from bracket above starter motor.
- Remove bracket.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove drive belt cover.
- Unplug alternator connector.
- Unpl...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Saab -> 1999-2004 9-5
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the console passenger side cover, Fig. .
- Remove the glove compartment retaining screw, then disengage the retaining clips and lift the glove compartment from the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the glove compartment...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Saab -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS
The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in on position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off the road and allowed to idle with transmission lever in Park until the lamp goes off. If the lamp goes off vehicle can ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition inlet hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Relay Locations Diagram for 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 Saab 9-5 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - POLICIES FOR USED VEHICLES PURCHASED THROUGH GM-SPONSORED AUCTIONS Vehicle: 1999 Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Saab 9-5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1999 Saab 9-5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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