Maintenance Information Saab 9000 I

VIN LOCATION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the code characters.

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 2

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.

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

Tire specifications are imprinted on the tire side wall. When using snow tires, they must be mounted on all four wheels for safety and maneuverability. Ordinary snow chains (avoid clamp-on types) are acceptable for temporary use on both the front and rear wheels. Compact spare tires are intended for temporary use only.

WHEEL TORQUE

WHEEL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Battery is located in the engine compartment. Vehicles are delivered with maintenance free battery that does not require maintenance under normal conditions. However, during the winter it is advisable to check battery charge condition frequently as the battery's capacity will tend to reduce due to low temperature.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If battery is replaced, it should be of the same group number as shown on the original battery's label.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (AIR BAG SYSTEM)

Note. For information on air bag DIAGNOSIS & TESTING or DISPOSAL PROCEDURES, see AIR BAGS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.

RADIATOR FAN & CAP

BRAKE FLUID

REPLACING BLOWN FUSES & FUSIBLE LINKS

WARRANTY INFORMATION

BASIC NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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. 1991-96 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

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 Federal standards for emission control system. Warranty begins on the date vehicle is delivered or first put in use and is effective for 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

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 use 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. Oxygen Sensor
2. LH-Jetronic Control Unit
3. Deceleration Dashpot (Automatic Transmission And Turbo Engines)
4. Decel Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Relay And Contact (Manual Transmission)
5. Vapor Storage Canister
6. PCV Nipple With Orifice
7. Water Heated Crankcase Ventilation Hose
8. Three-Way Catalytic Converter
9. Fuel Filler Neck Restrictor
10. EGR Valve (If Equipped)
11. 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 or 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 or 50,000 miles on all 1986-89 vehicles. For 1990-96 vehicles, this warranty period is good for 3 years or 50,000 miles, except for some items, which have an extended warranty for up to 7 years or 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.

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. Delay Valve (Turbo Engines)
9. Ignition Retard Knock Control Module (Non-Turbo Engines)
10. Throttle Body Water Manifold
11. Water Heated Crankcase Ventilation Hose And Clamps
12. PCV Hose Clamps (Turbo Engines)
13. Oxygen Sensor
14. Intake Air Preheater Valve Unit
15. Intake Manifold
16. Ignition Coil
17. Breakerless Ignition Control Unit
18. Vapor Storage Canister And Purge Valve
19. Fuel Tank And Fuel Filler Cap
20. Oil Filler Cap Seal
21. 3-Way Catalytic Converter
22. Fuel Filler Housing With Restriction
23. Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter
24. Throttle Body Vacuum Port
25. PCV Nipple With Orifice
26. PCV Hoses
27. Fuel Filler Hose
28. Evaporative System Vapor Lines And Fittings
29. Miscellaneous Sealing, Gaskets And Mounting Hardware

7 Years/70,000 Miles (1990-96 Vehicles)

1. LH Fuel Injection System Electronic Control Unit
2. Direct Ignition System Cartridge (Turbo Engines)
3. Direct Ignition Electronic Control Module (Turbo Engines)
4. Fuel Tank
5. Three Way Catalytic Converter
6. Intake Manifold
7. Exhaust Manifold (Turbo Engines)
8. Turbocharger (Turbo Engines)
9. EZK Electronic Control Module (9000S Models)

FUSE PANEL LOCATION

Fuses are located behind a panel inside the glove compartment. Spare fuses are stored in the front part of the panel. All 1988-96 vehicles are equipped with an additional fuse/relay box located in the engine compartment. For those vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), there is a separate ABS fuse box protecting these circuits located behind battery. If a fuse is blown, locate the cause before replacing the fuse.

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Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification

1. 1 - 10 Amp Automatic Climate Control (ACC)
2. 2 - 10 Amp Cruise Control System, Door Mirrors
3. 3 - 10 Amp Seat Belt Reminder Light, Reading Lights, Seat Belt Buckle Lock Light, Instrument
4. 4 - 10 Amp A/C
5. 5 - 10 Amp APC System
6. 6 - 30 Amp Heating & Ventilation Fan
7. 7 - 10 Amp Shift-Up Light
8. 8 - 15 Amp Windshield Wipers
9. 9 - 25 Amp Rear Power Windows, Sun Roof, Back-Up Lights
10. 10 - 15 Amp Heated Seats
11. 11 - 30 Amp Front Power Windows
12. 12 - 15 Amp Turn Signal Indicators
13. 13 - 10 Amp Instruments, Fuel Injection, Main Instrument Display Panel
14. 14 - 20 Amp Fuel Pump
15. 15 - 10 Amp Foglights (If Equipped)
16. 16 - 10 Amp Central Locking, Interior Lights
17. 17 - 10 Amp (1986) ACC, Clock 10 Amp (1987) ACC, Clock, Electronic Display
18. 18 - 30 Amp Heated Rear Window
19. 19 - 15 Amp Radio, Power Antenna
20. 20 - 30 Amp A/C Fan, A/C Compressor
21. 21 - 25 Amp Horn
22. 22 - 15 Amp Hazard Warning Light
23. 23 - 25 Amp (1986) Cooling Fan 30 Amp (1987) Cooling Fan
24. 24 - 15 Amp Stoplights
25. 25 - 15 Amp Right Low Beam Headlight
26. 26 - 15 Amp Left Low Beam Headlight
27. 27 - 15 Amp Right High Beam Headlight
28. 28 - 15 Amp Left High Beam Headlight
29. 29 - 10 Amp Right Parking Lights
30. 30 - 10 Amp Left Parking Lights
31. 31 - 10 Amp Cornering Lights
32. 32 - Spare

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Power Distribution Panel Fuse Identification

1. 1 - 10 Amp 5 Amp (1993-96) Automatic Climate Control (ACC)
2. 2 - 10 Amp (1988)(1994-96) Cruise Control System, Door Mirrors 10 Amp (1989-93) Cruise Control (Manual Transmission), Door Mirrors
3. 3 - 10 Amp Seat Belt Reminder Light, Reading Lights, Seat Belt Buckle Lock Light, Instrument, Cornering Lights (1993-96)
4. 4 - 10 Amp (1988) A/C Blank (1989-91) 5 Amp (1992-96) Air Bag
5. 5 - 10 Amp APC System
6. 6 - 30 Amp Heating & Ventilation Fan
7. 7 - 10 Amp Shift-Up Light, Headlight Wipers (1991-96), Horn (1993-96)
8. 8 - 15 Amp Windshield Wipers Blank (1991) 20 Amp (1992-96) Windshield Wipers
9. 9 - 25 Amp (1988)(1994-96) Rear Power Windows, Sun Roof, Back-Up Lights 25 Amp (1989-93) Rear Power Windows, Back-Up Lights, Cigarette Lighter, Sun Roof, Cruise Control (Automatic Transmission)
10. 10 - 15 Amp (1988) Heated Seats 20 Amp (1989-91) Heated Seats 25 Amp (1992-96) Heated Seats, Rear A/C
11. 11 - 30 Amp (1988)(1994-96) Front Power Windows 25 Amp (1989-93) Front Power Windows
12. 12 - 15 Amp Turn Signal Indicators
13. 13 - 10 Amp Instruments, Fuel Injection, Main Instrument Display Panel
14. 14 - 20 Amp Fuel Pump
15. 15 - Blank (1988-92) 5 Amp (1993-96) Electronic Throttle (if equipped)
16. 16 - 15 Amp Central Locking, Interior Lighting, Trunk Light
17. 17 - 10 Amp ACC, Clock, Electronic Display
18. 18 - 30 Amp Heated Door Mirrors (If Equipped), Heated Rear Window
19. 19 - 15 Amp (1988) Radio, Power Window 15 Amp (1989-96) Radio, Power Window, Alarm, Clock
20. 20 - 30 Amp A/C Fan, A/C Compressor
21. 21 - Blank (1988) 25 Amp (1989-96) Horn, Electronic Throttle (if equipped)
22. 22 - 15 Amp Hazard Warning Light
23. 23 - 30 (1988) Cooling Fan Blank (1989-90) 5 Amp (1991-96) Engine Electronics, Test Socket
24. 24 - 15 Amp Stoplights
25. 25 - Blank (1988) 30 Amp (1989-96) Electric Seat Adjustment (Driver)
26. 26 - Blank (1988) 30 Amp (1989-96) Electric Seat Adjustment (Passenger)
27. 27 - Blank (1988) 15 Amp (1989-92) 10 Amp (1993-96) Control Light, Radio
28. 28 - Blank (1988) 10 Amp (1989-96) Heated Oxygen Sensor
29. 29 - 10 Amp (1988) Right Parking Lights 10 Amp (1989-92) 15 Amp (1993-96) Right Parking & Engine Compartment Lights
30. 30 - 10 Amp Left Parking Lights, Glove Compartment Light
31. 31 - 10 Amp Cornering Lights, Daytime Running Lights (1993-96)
32. 32 - Blank (1988-93) 15 Amp (1994-96) Rear Fog Light (if equipped)

Engine Compartment Fuse Identification

1. 33 - 15 Amp Left Low Beam Headlight
2. 34 - 15 Amp Right Low Beam Headlight
3. 35 - 15 Amp Left High Beam Headlight
4. 36 - 15 Amp Right High Beam Headlight
5. 37 - 15 Amp Foglights (If Equipped)
6. 38 - Blank (1988-89) 5 Amp (1990-96) Cooling Fan (Timer)
7. 39 - 25 Amp (1988) Horn 20 Amp (1989-91) 30 Amp (1993-96) Cooling Fan
8. 40 - Blank (1988-89) 30 Amp (1990-96) 2-Stage Cooling Fan (Automatic Transmission)
9. 41 - 15 Amp (1991-96) Ignition Coil Blank (1988-90)
10. 42 - Relay Lighting
11. 43 - Relay Lighting
12. 44 - Relay Bulb Check
13. 45 - Relay Foglights (If Equipped)
14. 46 - Blank (1988) Relay (1989-96) Cooling Fan
15. 47 - Relay (1988) Horn Relay (1989-96) Cooling Fan

ABS Fuse Identification

1. 48 - Relay ABS Main Relay
2. 49 - 10 Amp ABS
3. 50 - 30 Amp ABS
4. 51 - 30 Amp ABS Pump
5. 52 - Relay ABS Pump