Hi all I have a 2003 9-3 2.2 tid and the other day it died a few times while driving, I got it going again but now it hasn't started in four days, when I put the key in I get traction and stability lights but NO engine light come on even during the check, my fuel gauge is also showing zero. When...

I know I'm going to need a new manifold at some point, but until then!!..I have a few questions..had the car (2005 9-3 1.9tid 150) remapped, technicians could only get 178bhp instead of 196bhp..we noted swirl rod was off and this could be the cause..all flaps are moving freely,oil and air leak...

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). hi my car isnt running well. ihave had car 2months now and have a few problems. i notic when on ramp they is no DPF and somone has put a standered cat on it. would this cause the car to judder or smoke? another question over the past few day when i turn steering...

I have not played a cd in this dash mounted radio untill this week, all was playing well untill cd stopped and would not eject, so i tryed radio and that worked, so changed back to cd and still it would not play or eject, so i thought it was broke. but about an hour or so later later on i went...

Fitted My hybrid turbo yesterdy...!!!! and my new intercooler and a scorpion decat downpipe!!! Am just a tad excitied! but got to drive without the vnt plugged in so no load on the turbo.... like driving a tractor!! Just waiting on map then ill post some RR photos! Anyone with a 16v TID...

Hi I'm now the proud owner of a 93 Vector diesel on a 05 plate. The car runs great, looks the business etc however, a friend has planted the seed in my mind that i could get the cars engine management remapped ( i know very little about this so please be patient with me) which will give me...

Hi. I recently took the turbo hose off to clean the throttle body and the clip snapped. I replaced it but ever since I've noticed a drop in turbo power. Almost feels like it's losing pressure. I noticed also a fume smell similar to exhaust in the cabin when the turbo was working hard. I...

I am about to chop in my 2003 9-3 Vector 2.2tid for a Volvo. 120,000 miles, MOT Nov, tax end Oct. I've replaced the intercooler but still getting whistle/ rattle under load. Haven't had a chance to investigate further, might be turbo/ exhaust or just a loose/ leaking hose. Needs a couple of...

Hi I have a EGR problem that is driving me mad. I have has the valve off the car and cleaned it but the dreaded symptoms and warnign light have returned. I think now that the electrically controlled valve may be stuck, but i don't knwo how to test if the valve actually moves off the seat? The...

As per the title, other than the obvious... fuses etc, is it a case of strip & free Mart

I was driving my 2001 Y 2.2TiD (125Bhp) today and all of a sudden the rev counter and the temperature gauge failed and dropped to the ignition off position. This coincided with the CEL displaying. The car conitnued to run fine with no noticeable difference. Engine off and on does not cure the...

Does anyone have or know of anyone selling an owners manual pack (including wallet etc)? I just missed one on Ebay! Anyone know if Saab sell them? Thanks.

My 9-3 diesel has starting problems as the fuel tank gets lower on fuel. The problem is only intermittent and it always fires first time but sometimes just dies. I then have to turn it over for a good 20 to 30 seconds before it fires again. Other times it is fine. Any ideas ? somebody suggested...

My wife's 9-3TID has been fine but last night as she was parking there was a loud rumbling noise and smoke (steam?) entered the cabin. When I looked later, and took it for a run the next morning there was no sign of the problem - fluid levels fine, no signs of leaks etc. etc. Any one had a...

I have just bought a 1999 2.2TID 9-3 and have been quoted £1600 by the dealer to install aircon. Anyone recommend somewhere (not too far from Oxford) that would do it cheaper?