# \#9-3 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/9-3/2615.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-recommendations/184266)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-recommendations/184266 "2022-05-24T04:33:58Z")
Hey everyone. I’m currently fixing a P0033 code on my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T, and ordered the Boost Control Valve which sounds like the common failure. But i’m looking for recommendations on a good bluetooth obd2 scanner tha… --- ## [Saab 9-3 Key won't go into the ignition at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-key-wont-go-into-the-ignition-at-all/181918)
**Author:** [@ccmcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccmcar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-key-wont-go-into-the-ignition-at-all/181918 "2022-01-19T08:21:27Z")
A week back we drove our car (2002 Saab 9-3) and it ran fine. Today when we went to the car, we saw that the driver door had not been closed properly and also the battery was completely drained. What intrigued us is th… --- ## [Cant shift when flooring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831)
**Author:** [@Dutchnoskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dutchnoskillz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831 "2021-10-15T23:53:18Z")
Setup: 3000km & 1 months ago all new flywheel, slave cylnder and throwout bearring, reinforced stock pressure plate, reinforced friction plate, gearbox oil, motormount replaced. Those 3000km it drove perfectly until som… --- ## [Replacing 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0 Oil Feed Pipe (Block to Turbo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2007-saab-9-3-2-0-oil-feed-pipe-block-to-turbo/178867)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2007-saab-9-3-2-0-oil-feed-pipe-block-to-turbo/178867 "2021-08-22T04:08:31Z")
Hi Everyone. I just found out I had a massive oil leak on my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T and was finally able to get under and trace it to what I believe is the Oil Feed Pipe from the Block to the Turbo. It’s pretty much shooting… --- ## [Strut Box Sources](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-box-sources/176034)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-box-sources/176034 "2021-04-08T20:22:13Z")
Hey everybody. So i need to ship out a strut assembly for replacement. The problem is, i don’t have any appropriately sized boxes to fit it in. Does anybody know places I can get leftover boxes around that shape for a … --- ## [Saab Front Strut Color Codes & Reliable Used Sources](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-front-strut-color-codes-reliable-used-sources/175805)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-front-strut-color-codes-reliable-used-sources/175805 "2021-03-25T22:48:31Z")
Hi Everyone. So i’m looking to get some input on a couple things. I need to replace the strut assembly on the drivers side for my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0t because the mount bearing is bad and creaking. I bought a Quick Strut… --- ## [2007 Saab 9-3 trouble starting when car is still hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-trouble-starting-when-car-is-still-hot/175495)
**Author:** [@srowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-trouble-starting-when-car-is-still-hot/175495 "2021-03-02T15:43:56Z")
My car starts right up when cold and drives great. It drives great all the time. However, after driving and the car is shut off for about 20-30 minutes while I run into a store or something and I come back out and try an… --- ## [Excessive heat effects on PCM/ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-heat-effects-on-pcm-ecu/73777)
**Author:** [@dadsbones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dadsbones)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-heat-effects-on-pcm-ecu/73777 "2020-10-04T22:10:24Z")
Can excessive heat in the engine compartment cause the PCM/ECU to fail? Here's a long story made as short as possible. I purchased a cherry used Saab 93 with only 30,000 miles on it. i've owned Saabs my whole life. … --- ## [2004 Saab 9-3 convertible sunroof won’t go up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-convertible-sunroof-won-t-go-up/169134)
**Author:** [@harobed4G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harobed4G)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-convertible-sunroof-won-t-go-up/169134 "2020-08-26T13:00:53Z")
2004 Saab 9-3 convertible sunroof will not go up. Recommendation has been to repair/rebuild all cylinders. I do not want to buy another car. Question: Is it time to let this car go because of its age and 180000 miles? --- ## [SAAB 9-3 coolant issue need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-coolant-issue-need-help/157682)
**Author:** [@Oliver\_Pantoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliver_Pantoto)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-coolant-issue-need-help/157682 "2020-03-22T20:51:55Z")
So I just bought a 9-3 convertible, stupidly I handed over the money after only a short test drive and looked over the engine and other components kinda quickly. I drove it for about 10 minutes, parked and noticed smoke,… --- ## [2003 Saab 9-3 can’t pass emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-can-t-pass-emissions-test/157408)
**Author:** [@Hamilton17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hamilton17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-can-t-pass-emissions-test/157408 "2020-01-29T04:25:36Z")
I have a 2003 Saab 93 , Model Linear. I am unable to pass the State of Maryland emission test. I have changed all the parts, which concern the emission but the check engine light remains and I fail the test over an over. … --- ## [2006 saab v6 misfire / overboost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-v6-misfire-overboost/78271)
**Author:** [@redrik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redrik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-v6-misfire-overboost/78271 "2020-01-08T15:21:14Z")
The car: 2006 9-3 aero V6 turbo - manual transmission - 110k miles The problem: When turbo boost pressure gets close to the red under acceleration - either with high rpm: 3rd gear/50mph and max throttle OR low rpm: 6t… --- ## [Trouble unlocking my 2008 Saab 9-3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-unlocking-my-2008-saab-9-3/143788)
**Author:** [@Chris58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-unlocking-my-2008-saab-9-3/143788 "2019-07-07T21:34:12Z")
Hi, I am having trouble getting my car unlocked sometimes. It has happened twice now. I lock the doors using the key remote, but when I return, the key won’t unlock it (indeed, none of the key functions work). The first… --- ## [2005 Saab 9-3 - lost fob casing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-lost-fob-casing/138010)
**Author:** [@KristineKilhefner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristineKilhefner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-lost-fob-casing/138010 "2019-04-06T12:34:32Z")
I have a key but lost the casing the fob what do I do? Can I still get a new fob without having to get programmed since I still have the cut key --- ## [What's the harm to cut converter off 2004 Saab 9-3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-harm-to-cut-converter-off-2004-saab-9-3/131808)
**Author:** [@Adam58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam58)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-harm-to-cut-converter-off-2004-saab-9-3/131808 "2019-01-03T00:05:26Z")
Would it harm or hurt in any way to cut my converter off my 04 saab 93 2.0 turbo? --- ## [Coolant pipe leak(pics)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pipe-leak-pics/125158)
**Author:** [@Xupak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xupak)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-pipe-leak-pics/125158 "2018-09-22T01:00:09Z")
Hello! So i have this leaking coolant pipe near the egr valve. Its leaking from the end part where it looks like a ring, but its cut in half and from between its leaking. Is there anything i can do to fix this? Thanks … --- ## [Solid black grit in engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solid-black-grit-in-engine-oil/124903)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solid-black-grit-in-engine-oil/124903 "2018-09-14T14:40:46Z")
hey guys. i did my oil change and in the bottom of the oil container i found some solid black grit". I also found a few in the oil filter. to the naked eye, it just looks like regular carbon but unlike carbon, it does n… --- ## [My 2006 Saab 9-3 is slow to accelerate after I come to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2006-saab-9-3-is-slow-to-accelerate-after-i-come-to-a-stop/70209)
**Author:** [@gocardinals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gocardinals)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2006-saab-9-3-is-slow-to-accelerate-after-i-come-to-a-stop/70209 "2018-08-29T15:03:43Z")
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3. Whenever I come to a stop and press the accelerator it is slow to accelerate. The check engine light is on, too. The rpm's do not rev up and the car slowly creeps by then eventually will start … --- ## [2005 Saab 9-3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3/117274)
**Author:** [@TimChristensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimChristensen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3/117274 "2018-05-13T12:41:24Z")
How many others have this problem? My gas gauge will often go to “0” even after I fill the tank. Then, miraculously, it goes back up. I think it may be heat related. And I NEVER overfill. --- ## [Exhaust smoke when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-when-cold/114111)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Law)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smoke-when-cold/114111 "2018-03-22T00:03:28Z")
hey guys, i want you guys to tell me what might be wrong with my car or is it normal. i did a cold start after the car has been sitting for a night, no smoke would come out of the exhaust pipe however, when i rev the ca… --- ## [Black dots on dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dots-on-dipstick/109315)
**Author:** [@Nickelodeon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickelodeon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-dots-on-dipstick/109315 "2017-11-13T03:27:07Z")
hey guys, i have a saab 9-3 with 180000 miles on it. recently when i went to check my oil, ive been noticing tiny black particles on my dipstick floating around. the particles are tiny like sand. and only 3-4 of them pop… --- ## [Saab 9-3 rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-rattling/108808)
**Author:** [@Nickelodeon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickelodeon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-rattling/108808 "2017-10-22T01:16:15Z")
hey guys ive been hearing rattling under my car lately only when it is cold. i am wondering what it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXh7oGffzPM also when i drive, i hear a small grinding sound but i can only hear i… --- ## [Saab 93 OBDII Code P1352](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-93-obdii-code-p1352/103668)
**Author:** [@Credgate1992](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Credgate1992)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-93-obdii-code-p1352/103668 "2017-05-06T21:30:27Z")
Hello, So I've been driving my car around and at least once a drive when i need to accelerate all of a sudden my car will bog down, the gas pedal feels a bit odd like there is no difference from pushing it in a little an… --- ## [HELP! Haven't started '02 Saab 9-3 in 1 year!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-havent-started-02-saab-9-3-in-1-year/95784)
**Author:** [@saab\_girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saab_girl)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-havent-started-02-saab-9-3-in-1-year/95784 "2016-09-27T12:18:10Z")
Hi everyone! Please help! Due to an out of town family emergency, that kept me away from my car for nearly a year, it sat outside without being started. My manual transmission, '02 Saab 9-3 is a GOOD car, regularly mai… --- ## [SAAB ABS/TC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-abs-tc-problem/68715)
**Author:** [@SaabProblems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabProblems)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-abs-tc-problem/68715 "2016-08-02T03:54:34Z")
I have a 2001 Saab 9-3 Convertible with ~75k miles. I have had problems with warning lights. (ABS, TC, Brake, Trainglewith !) Mechanic says codes indicate a problem with the ABS/TC unit. An $1,800 part plus service. I se… --- ## [Saab 9-3 starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-starting-problem/90168)
**Author:** [@keyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keyman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-starting-problem/90168 "2015-06-05T01:31:24Z")
I have a 2003 Saab 9-3 convertible that is having intermittent starting problems. It seems to happen when the car has been driven long distances and the weather is hot or when it is raining. It cranks fine but will not… --- ## [Saab 9-3 Battery Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-battery-warning-light/90027)
**Author:** [@ccmcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccmcar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-battery-warning-light/90027 "2015-05-22T17:39:55Z")
I have a 2004 Saab 9-3. Currently the Batter Warning Light has come on. It came on while the car was being driven. The car's performance seemed to suffer and it was hard to turn the steering wheel. We were about two mile… --- ## [Broken Right Front Spring on 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-right-front-spring-on-2007-saab-9-3-2-0t/84421)
**Author:** [@Sven\_the\_Silver\_SAAB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sven_the_Silver_SAAB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-right-front-spring-on-2007-saab-9-3-2-0t/84421 "2014-04-01T10:00:36Z")
Hello fellow Car Talk Enthusiasts: Today, I took my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T with 67,000 miles on it to a local mechanic to check the right front suspension that has been making a clunking sound when hitting potholes, etc. … --- ## [2000 Saab 93 Won't Start again...please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saab-93-wont-start-again-please-help/84208)
**Author:** [@Purple\_Minion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purple_Minion)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saab-93-wont-start-again-please-help/84208 "2014-03-23T18:38:41Z")
Good morning everyone! Please help. Johann is a 2000 Steel grey Saab 93 - a thing of beauty. For the last 6 months Johann has been in two different shops because he won't start. He'll crank, it's a not a battery issue. I… --- ## [Saab Areo 9-3 convertable 2007 63k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-areo-9-3-convertable-2007-63k-miles/82800)
**Author:** [@Ruk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-areo-9-3-convertable-2007-63k-miles/82800 "2013-12-23T23:23:58Z")
I just started getting this thumping sound , at very slow speeds from the bottom front end . Any one have any ideas what this could be. It sounds like it might be coming from the suspension or steering. Thanks [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/9-3/2615.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=9-3)