Your Saab 9-3’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission. Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure. This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note: This article is for manual cars only. Here’s the automatic … Read more
A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems. If your Saab 9-3 has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter. Your 9-3’s engine is a giant pump. It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more
P0037 is a generic OBD II trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Saab 9-3 as it would for any other car or truck. Diagnosing this code is relatively straightforward. It is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, or a wiring issue. This code is closely related to P0031 … Read more
The single most important safety feature in your Saab 9-3 is a good set of brakes. If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system. When the pedal goes to the floor, it’s usually caused by a bad master cylinder, leaking brakes, bad … Read more
One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard. If your Saab 9-3 has a hard shifting transmission is not only can be uncomfortable to drive, it can be a sign of some serious problems. Transmission Shifting Hard Diagnosis: Saab 9-3 Here is a list of practical things that most people can … Read more
Rotors are metal discs that are visible behind the 9-3’s wheel. They work together with the calipers and brake pads to slow down your Saab 9-3. Due to braking friction, rotors have to withstand and dissipate a tremendous amount of heat. This causes the rotor surface to be uneven making the brake pedal feel … Read more
P0031 is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Saab 9-3 as it would any other OBDII equipped vehicle. As far as diagnostic trouble codes go, this is a relatively easy one to diagnose. It is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, or a wiring issue. Table of … Read more
While your Saab 9-3’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad. Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when driving the vehicle. There are plenty of visible signs as well. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the … Read more
Your Saab 9-3’s ECM (Engine Control Module) is its brain. Just like a human’s brain, your 9-3 can’t function without it. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM. It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a serrate transmission controller). When an ECM starts … Read more
P0354 is a generic OBD2 code that indicates that ignition coil “D” has an issue with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Saab 9-3 has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0304. P0354 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, … Read more