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Help!!!! A few weeks ago my 07 9-3 convertible with 54k started showing steering lock malfunction. I suspected a low battery so charged it up, only 2 years old but I only do short trips these days (currently unemployed). The other day it started saying key not recognised and either refusing to...

Hi Guys have not been on this site for ages and not sure I am posting my question in the right spot. I have a SAAB 93 2004. About a year ago i needed to replace the steering lock as I got the mesage saying "steering lock failure" so my car would not start. I reset the computer by disconnecting...

The other day, returning to car after parking, 'Service steering lock' message comes up - steering locked & won't allow me to start. Locked, walked away, came back again. No joy. After about an hour got started, no idea how I got rid of it! after [unsuccessful] lengthy call to RAC telling me to...

Hi I’ve got a few 93 models and I’ve had some door lock problems over recent times. I noted when experimenting with the two cars (2003 and 2006) that the door locks in the older model have an extra set of micro switches and this allows the car to know what state the lock position is in I.e...

2009 9-3 86000 auto. Purchased a new shell just recently and changed the parts over without incident , it worked first time. I changed over keys today only to find that the replacement activates on all 4 buttons. However, once introduced to the starter point does nothing whatsoever. I have...

My classic 1993 Saab 900 Turbo has the SRS & Anti lock light on dash. Nobody including the go to Saab specialist here in Vancouver has a scanner to diagnose the issue. Can anyone help out with a local specialist or to let me know what scanner to buy? Thanks so much!

Hello to all, having owned the Saab for about a year now, and I get this coming on and off for a while now, its only covered 54,000 miles, but has this annoying problem steering lock malfunction, have to get in car with key and sometimes it does not recognise key either. 1: Have changed the...

never worked on a car before I my life! I'm a girl. just drive em don't fix em,until now,,, got my 2005 turbo 9-3 arc a year and a month ago, have replaced pop out cupholder,after friend snapped it off slammin a soda in it,high and low beams both sides replacement glass and hardwear for...

I've got a 2011 93 Saab and had the dreaded Steering lock malfuntion error for some time. Looking through old treads I've seen suggested things to try is a new battery. Done that. Another was to change the ignition switch. Done that. Changing the switch stopped the error for about 2 months then...

Basically my 2001 9-3 RHD convertible is stuck in P unless I use the override (bodge key, screwdriver etc. into the rectangular recess next to the shifter). Obviously I'd like to eliminate the easy options first, so I've started looking for the relay which is responsible. However, this is...

Hi, My 2005 wagon has been worked on, and while in the shop, the mechanics shut down the alarm system using tech 2. Thealarm system lived a life of its own anyway. When I picked up the car, the tailgate lock motor had stopped working, and the brake light failure message popped up. Is this a...

Hi, have bought a 9-5 2005 wagon with electrical problems. I am seeking advice/experience on brake light warning and lock motors.

Ok I should explain in depth... btw greetings fellow saabers. I've had a 2006 9-3 for 3 years without any problems (usually associated with cars around 10yrs old?) Last week after a very brief humid snow storm (in London Ha ha!) I could not start (steering lock malfunction contact your stab...

Hi All, I have a SAAB 9-3 TTID (2011 model) which I have owned for a week. I'm really pleased with the car except for an intermittent issue with the front passenger door lock. Sometimes when the car is unlocked with the fob, the passenger door stays locked. The snib goes fully up (as if it has...

Hello, A few days ago our 3 year old daughter was carrying out her usual 'Preventative Maintenance Review' of Mummy's car, when she discovered that the Petrol Flap no longer locked. Having passed her fault report onto our Service Department (me),I whipped the lining out of the boot and removed...

Re: Steering lock malfunction I am now having steering lock alrm come up, and its intermittent.

Sorry if this has been covered before, I had a search and couldn't find what I was looking for. I have a 2004 Saab 9-3 1.8t Linear, last October the passenger side rear door lock went on strike and refused to operate when I used the fob, the other 3 doors plus boot opened but the lock tab...

Hi all, Here's hoping someone out there can shed some light. Saab 9-3 2L Auto Convertible 1994 I have recently tried to get my car up and running after a couple of months in storage. It was stored following a new battery installation after which it all ran perfectly. Unfortunately the battery...

Hi There, I've finally joined the forum having looked at threads many times over the past few year, which have always been helpful. I'm based in London, and enjoy driving a Saab 9-3 2.0t! Now looking to get some advice if anyone out there can help, having immobilised my car following...

Hi i have a 2008 93 vetor sport diesel and when driving the other day i got a beep and a message steering lock malfunction , i stopped and then the message went away only to return a day later , i cancelled it with the button on steering wheel but it came back,is this important? and how can i...