Maintenance Information: Other Saab 900 II

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN example below.

VIN Code ID Explanation. Scheme 6

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

Note. Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating conditions

Normal Service

1. Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
2. No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

1. Short Trips In Freezing Temperatures
2. Towing Or Commercial Use
3. Frequent Mountain Driving
4. Severe Dust Conditions
5. Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving
6. Extensive Idling

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SERVICE LABOR TIMES

Note. For 1990 and newer vehicles, labor times are provided, where available, within appropriate SERVICE INTERVAL table in SCHEDULED SERVICES article.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG SYSTEM

Note. See the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.

The SRS has no user-servicable parts. Always have servicing done by an authorized dealer.

When performing maintenance on air bag equipped vehicles always observe proper safety precautions.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

BATTERY WARNING

REPLACING BLOWN FUSES

Before replacing a blown fuse, remove ignition key, turn off all lights and accessories to avoid damaging the electrical system. Be sure to use fuse with the correct indicated amperage rating. The use of an incorrect amperage rating fuse may result in a dangerous electrical system overload.

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR

Indicator will cause a squealing or scraping noise, warning that brake pads need replacement.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Continued operation of vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause converter to overheat, resulting in possible damage to converter and vehicle.

COOLANT (PROPYLENE-GLYCOL FORMULATIONS)

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD) PARTS

ENGINE OIL

FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE

HALOGEN BULBS

RADIATOR CAP

RADIATOR FAN

TURBOCHARGED MODELS

WARRANTY INFORMATION

BASIC NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY (1989-90)

Covers the cost of repair or replacement of parts on vehicle that have been proven defective in material or workmanship under normal use for 3 years/36,000 miles.

BASIC NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY 1991-94

Coverage is 3 years/40,000 miles. Frictional wear items (wiper blades, drive belts, brake pads, clutch discs, etc.) are covered for 16,000 miles. Original batteries are covered by this warranty for its full term. Thereafter, they are covered under the Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty on a pro-rated basis. Warranty begins on date vehicle is delivered or first put in use, whichever occurs first. Tires are warranted under a separate tire manufacturers warranty.

MAJOR SYSTEMS COVERAGE

The following systems/components are warranted for 6 years or 80,000 miles whichever occurs first and (except for SRS system) are subject to a 150 deductible on every repair.

1. Engine: block, cylinder head, internal parts, exhaust manifold, turbocharger, water pump, alternator/voltage regulator, power steering pump, AC compressor, starter and fuel pump.
2. Transmission: main case, internal parts, and differential assembly.
3. Electronic Control Units: fuel injection, ignition, ABS, ACC.
4. Other Major Systems: rack & pinion steering assembly, ABS servo/hydraulic control unit and pump, air bag (SRS) components and occupant seat belts.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES LIMITED WARRANTY

Warrants all Saab parts and accessories to be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal use. Covers any repairs or replacement of parts necessary to correct defects at manufacturer's option. Warranty begins on date of original purchase of each item. The following replacement parts are warranted for 1 year unlimited mileage or for term of Basic New Car Warranty, whichever is longer.

1. Audio And Alarm Systems
2. Speed Control
3. Sport Exhaust
4. Engine And Chassis Tuning Kits
5. Road Wheels
6. Spoilers
7. Accessory Gauges
8. DCC Trip Computer
9. Foglights
10. Trailer Hitch
11. Air Flow Kits
12. Wooden Dash Insert
13. Rear Decor Panel
14. Cellular Telephone

PERFORATION WARRANTY

Any body part that becomes perforated due to corrosion is warranted for 6 years unlimited mileage. Does not cover exhaust system components.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM DEFECT WARRANTY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)

Manufacturer warrants its emission components in vehicle to be free of defects in material and workmanship and that vehicle is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of sale to all applicable (except California) standards for emission control system. Warranty begins on the date vehicle is delivered or first put in use, whichever occurs first and is effective for 5 years/50,000 miles.

EMISSION PERFORMANCE WARRANTY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)

Vehicle is warranted to comply to all applicable emissions standards as judged by an EPA-approved emissions test, which may be subjected to changes, for 5 years/50,000 miles, provided the vehicle is maintained and used in accordance with the instructions for care and used in the Saab Owner's Manual. Warranty begins on Warranty Start Date and the primary components listed below are covered for 5 years/50,000 miles, with a few exceptions. Refer to customer's copy of warranty information for specific details.

1. Modulating Valve (Lambda System, 8-Valve Engines) (1983-89)
2. Lambda Electronic Control Unit (8-Valve Engines) (1983-89)
3. Transient Enrichment System Relays (8-Valve Engines) (1983-89)
4. Deceleration Shut-Off Solenoid And Relay (1983-89) (8-Valve And Manual Transmission Engines)
5. LH-Jetronic Control Unit (16-Valve Engines) (1983-89)
6. Deceleration Dashpot (1983-89) (16-Valve Automatic Transmission And Turbo Engines)
7. Water Heated Crankcase Ventilation Hose (16-Valve Engines)
8. Oxygen Sensor
9. Vapor Storage Canister
10. PCV Nipple With Orifice
11. Three-Way Catalytic Converter
12. Fuel Filler Neck Restrictor
13. EGR Valve (If Equipped)
14. EGR Control Valve (If Equipped)

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY (CALIFORNIA)

Manufacturer warrants that vehicle is designed, built and equipped to conform at time of sale to all applicable requirements of the U.S. EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for 5 years/50,000 miles. Listed below are the primary components which affect vehicle's emission performance and are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship which would cause it to fail to conform to all applicable U.S. EPA and/or CARB requirements. The components listed are warranted for 5 years/50,000 miles on all 1983-89 vehicles. For 1990-94 vehicles, this warranty period is good for 3 years/50,000 miles, except for some items, which have an extended warranty for 7 years/70,000 miles. Refer to customer's copy of warranty information for details on specific model application and/or limitations. Warranty begins on date vehicle is delivered or first put in use, whichever occurs first.

5 Years/50,000 Miles (1983-89 Vehicles)

3 Years/50,000 Miles (1990-94 Vehicles)

8-Valve Engines

1. Decel Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Relay And Contact
2. Modulating Valve For Lambda System
3. Lambda Electronic Control Unit
4. Vacuum Advance Capsule And Hoses
5. Auxiliary Air Valve Air Hoses

16-Valve Engines

1. Decel Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Relay And Contact (Manual Transmission)
2. Decel Dashpot (Automatic Transmission And Turbo Engines)
3. Turbocharger (Turbo Engines)
4. Intercooler, Hoses And Clamps (Turbo Engines)
5. Throttle Bypass Valve (Turbo Engines)
6. Automatic Idle Control Actuator, Hoses And Clamps
7. Vacuum Advance/Pressure Retard Capsule And Hoses
8. Ignition Retard Knock Control Module (Non-Turbo Engines)
9. Throttle Body Water Manifold
10. Water Heated Crankcase Ventilation Hose And Clamps
11. PCV Hose Clamps (Turbo Engines)

All Engines

1. Oxygen Sensor
2. Intake Air Preheater Valve Unit
3. Intake Manifold
4. Ignition Coil
5. Breakerless Ignition Control Unit
6. Vapor Storage Canister And Purge Valve
7. Fuel Tank And Fuel Filler Cap
8. Oil Filler Cap Seal
9. Three-Way Catalytic Converter
10. Fuel Filler Housing With Restriction
11. Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter
12. Throttle Body Vacuum Port
13. PCV Nipple With Orifice
14. PCV Hoses
15. Fuel Filler Hose
16. Evaporative System Vapor Lines And Fittings
17. Miscellaneous Sealing, Gaskets And Mounting Hardware

7 Years/70,000 Miles (1990-94 Vehicles)

1. LH Fuel Injection System Electronic Control Unit
2. Fuel Tank
3. Three Way Catalytic Converter
4. Intake Manifold
5. Exhaust Manifold (Turbo Engines)
6. Turbocharger (Turbo Engines)
7. EZK Electronic Control Module (Non-Turbo Engines)

1992

1. 4 - Relay - ABS (If Equipped)
2. 5 - Relay - ABS Pump (If Equipped)

1993

1. A - Relay - System Relay
2. B - Relay - Pump Relay

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Relay Identification

1. 1 - Headlight Relay
2. 2 - Headlight Relay
3. 3 - Rear Window Demist Time Relay
4. 4 - A/C Relay (1986) Ignition Amp Relay (1987-88) Blank (1989-90)
5. 5 - Ignition Lock Relay
6. 6 - Fuel Pump/RPM Limiter Relay (1983-84 Turbo) Prewired For Foglights Option (1985-86 16-Valve Engines) Upshift Light Relay (1988 Manual Transmission) Blank (1989-90)
7. 7 - Fuel Pump Relay (All 8-Valve Engines) Foglights Relay (1987-90 16-Valve Engines)
8. 8 - Blank (1983-84) Shift Light Relay (1985-86 8-Valve Engines) A/C Relay (1987-88), Time Delay/Relay (1989-90)
9. 9 - Cooling Fan (A/C) Relay
10. 10 - Horn Relay

ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELAY ID (1983-88 W/8-VALVE ENGINE)

Note. Relay panel is located in front of left front wheelhouse in engine compartment.

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Relay Identification

1. 1 - Prewired For Foglights Option (1983-84) Blank (1985-88)
2. 2 - Acceleration Enrichment Time Relay (1983) Transient Enrichment Relay (1984-88)
3. 3 - Acceleration Enrichment Time Relay (1983) Transient Enrichment Relay (1984-88)
4. 4 - Acceleration Enrichment Pulse Relay (1983) Blank (1984) Prewired For Foglights Option (1985-88)
5. 5 - Deceleration System Relay (Manual Transmission)
6. 6 - Hot Relay
7. 7 - Cold/Hot Start Ground Relay (1983) Engine Speed Relay (1984) Blank (1985-88)
8. 8 - Engine Speed Relay (1983 Turbo) Blank (1984-88)

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Relay Identification

1. 1 - Convertible Operating Relay
2. 2 - Key/Belt Warning Relay
3. 3 - Guard Alarm Relay
4. 4 - Power Window Relay
5. 5 - Time Relay
6. 6 - Convertible Operating Relay

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Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

1. 1 - Convertible, Operating
2. 2 - Seat Heaters
3. 3 - Heated Rear Window
4. 4 - Interior Lighting
5. 5 - Radio
6. 6 - Electric Antenna
7. 7 - Power Windows, Front
8. 8 - Power Windows, Rear
9. 9 - Elect - Adj - Driver Seat
10. 10 - Elect - Adj - Passenger Seat

Relay Identification

1. A - Belt/Key Warning
2. B - Heated Rear Window
3. C - Convertible, Operating
4. D - Convertible, Operating
5. E - Interior Lighting
6. F - Ignition Lock

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Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

1. 1 - 30 Amp - Electronically Heated Rear Window/Door Mirrors
2. 2 - 15 Amp - ICE, Direction Indicator
3. 3 - 30 Amp - ACC, Cabin Fan
4. 4 - 7.5 Amp - Interior Lighting
5. 5 - 30 Amp - Power Seat (RH)
6. 6 - 30 Amp - Cigarette Lighter
7. 7 - 30 Amp - Rear Power Windows
8. 8 - 15 Amp - Rear Window Wiper
9. 9 - 15 Amp - Radio
10. 10 - Spare
11. 11 - Spare
12. 12 - 15 Amp - Brake Lights
13. 13 - 15 Amp - Radio, Data Link Connector
14. 14 - 30 Amp - Front Power Windows
15. 15 - 20 Amp - Daytime Driving Lights
16. 16 - 30 Amp - Power Front Seat (LH)
17. 17 - 15 Amp - Mian Instrument, SID, Fuel Injection (Turbo)
18. 18 - 15 Amp - Instruments, Air Bag
19. 19 - 15 Amp - ABS, A/C Relay
20. 20 - 20 Amp - Heated Front Seats, Central Locking
21. 21 - 10 Amp - A/C ACC
22. 22 - 15 Amp - Cruise Control System
23. 23 - 20 Amp - Anti-Theft Alarm, Telephone
24. 24 - 10 Amp - APC
25. 25 - 30 Amp - Central Locking, Amplifier
26. 26 - Not Used
27. 27 - 15 Amp - Full & Dipped Beam
28. 28 - 30 Amp - TCS, TRIONIC SFI, Motronic SFI
29. 29 - 7.5 Amp - Parking Lights, RH Side Rheostat
30. 30 - 10 Amp - Parking Lights, LH Side Rheostat
31. 31 - 15 Amp - Reversing Lights, Windscreen Wipers
32. 32 - 10 Amp - Fuel Pump
33. 33 - 30 Amp - Direction Indicator
34. 34 - 10 Amp - Instruments
35. 35 - 10 Amp - ICE
36. 36 - 10 Amp - Starter Motor
37. 37 - 10 Amp - Rear Foglights
38. 38 - 7.5 Amp - Heated Oxygen Sensor
39. 39 - Not Used

Relay Holder Identification

1. B - Relay - Reversing Lights
2. C - Relay - Shift Lock
3. D - Relay - Rear Window Wiper
4. E - Relay - Ignition Switch
5. G - Relay - Windshield Wipers
6. H - Relay - Electrically Heated Rear Window
7. I - Relay - Fuel Pump
8. K - Relay - Starter Relay
9. L - Relay - Fuel Injection System

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Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

1. 1 - 10 Amp - Horn
2. 2 - 15 Amp - Extra Foglights
3. 3 - 40 Amp - Radiator Fan, Low Speed
4. 4 - Not Used
5. 5 - 15 Amp - Relay, A/C Compressor
6. 6 - 15 Amp - Dipped Beam, LH Side
7. 7 - 15 Amp - Dipped Beam, RH Side
8. 8 - 15 Amp - Full Beam, LH Side
9. 9 - 15 Amp - Full Beam, RH Side
10. 10 - 7.5 Amp - Headlamp Wipers
11. 11 - 10 Amp - Headlamp Beam Adjustment
12. 12 - 10 Amp - Valve, Secondary Air

Maxi-Fuse Identification

1. 1 - 30 Amp - Radiator Fan, High Speed
2. 2 - 60 Amp - ABS
3. 3 - 30 Amp - Secondary Air Injection Pump

Relay Identification - 1994

1. A - Lighting Relay
2. B - Full & Dipped Beam Relay
3. C - Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay
4. D - Radiator Fan, Low Speed
5. E - Filament Monitor for Front Lights Relay
6. F - Foglights Relay
7. G - Horn Relay
8. H - Radiator Fan, High Speed
9. I - A/C and ACC Relay

Relay Identification - 1995-96

1. A - Low Beam
2. B - High Beam
3. C - Secondary Air Pump
4. D - Cooling Fan, Low Speed
5. E - Lamp Test, Front (Filament Monitor)
6. F - Fog Lights, Front
7. G1 - Horn
8. G2 - Secondary Air Pump Valve
9. H2 - Maxi Fuse for Secondary Air Pump (30 Amp)
10. I - Cooling Fan, High Speed
11. J - A/C-ACC Compressor

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Main Fuse Distribution Box

1. 1 - 60 Amp - Power Supply for Fuses: 1,4,11,13,17,23,24,25,26 & 34
2. 2 - 60 Amp - Power Supply for Fuses: 2,5,10,12,16,27,28,33 & 35
3. 3 - 60 Amp - Power Supply for Ignition Switch Fuse 20
4. 4 - 60 Amp - Power Supply for Ignition Switch Fuse 21
5. 5 - 60 Amp - Power Supply for Cabriolet Hood Control System