Hi Saab Experts ---
I am a new owner of a Saab 93 Aero. I bought it thinking the issues were minor and thought I could fix them fairly easily..Boy was I wrong! I can't get the alarm to stop going off on it's own...it's like a ghost is controlling it....very strange.
Issues:
- After I shut the car off and remove the key. After a range of time from 1 min to 4-5 hours the alarm will go off, which includes the horn, lights blinking. This will happen regardless of whether I remote lock it or if I leave it unlocked or unalarmed.
Attempted Temporary Fixes:
1)I have tried numerous combinations to try and disable the alarm so that I don't have to unhook the battery everytime I shut it off, including leaving the key fob inside the ignition and removing the transport fuse #37.
2) Replaced key battery - Still have the issues
3) Unhooked Alarm sensors - Still have the issues
Known items that the previous car owner did to the car:
- Replaced the CIM and Driver Airbag.
- The EHU went bad and is now being worked on by Wasyl at Saabradio.com. (Could the alarm issues continue until I fix all the radio problems and reinstall the units??)
- Replaced Battery with a new one from the dealer...It is a saab battery.
Also note: The driver's side lock button doesn't work when I press it. In addition the window controls on the drivers side sometimes work and sometimes they don't...
I would really appreciate hearing from somone that knows exactly where I should troubleshoot/replace first or a series of steps to get me to the fix???
Also..I have a copy of the Workshop Information system on my computer...It basically tells you how to take apart and replace anything but it doesn't help a whole bunch on diagnostics...I realize I will eventually need to plug it into a TECH 2, but I am trying to avoid a very costly back and forth service at the mechanic...Would like to go ahead and replace the necessary parts if need be and then take it to the dealer to program/marrry to the vehicle...
Thank-you in advance!
I am a new owner of a Saab 93 Aero. I bought it thinking the issues were minor and thought I could fix them fairly easily..Boy was I wrong! I can't get the alarm to stop going off on it's own...it's like a ghost is controlling it....very strange.
Issues:
- After I shut the car off and remove the key. After a range of time from 1 min to 4-5 hours the alarm will go off, which includes the horn, lights blinking. This will happen regardless of whether I remote lock it or if I leave it unlocked or unalarmed.
Attempted Temporary Fixes:
1)I have tried numerous combinations to try and disable the alarm so that I don't have to unhook the battery everytime I shut it off, including leaving the key fob inside the ignition and removing the transport fuse #37.
2) Replaced key battery - Still have the issues
3) Unhooked Alarm sensors - Still have the issues
Known items that the previous car owner did to the car:
- Replaced the CIM and Driver Airbag.
- The EHU went bad and is now being worked on by Wasyl at Saabradio.com. (Could the alarm issues continue until I fix all the radio problems and reinstall the units??)
- Replaced Battery with a new one from the dealer...It is a saab battery.
Also note: The driver's side lock button doesn't work when I press it. In addition the window controls on the drivers side sometimes work and sometimes they don't...
I would really appreciate hearing from somone that knows exactly where I should troubleshoot/replace first or a series of steps to get me to the fix???
Also..I have a copy of the Workshop Information system on my computer...It basically tells you how to take apart and replace anything but it doesn't help a whole bunch on diagnostics...I realize I will eventually need to plug it into a TECH 2, but I am trying to avoid a very costly back and forth service at the mechanic...Would like to go ahead and replace the necessary parts if need be and then take it to the dealer to program/marrry to the vehicle...
Thank-you in advance!