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Car Forum / Saab Cars / June 2004

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9000 - central locking blowing fuses

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TMack - 29 Jun 2004 14:36 GMT
The central locking on my 9000CDE has just started to blow fuses.  Problem
started with no warning - I just tried to open the doors one morning and
found that the central locking wasn't working. I checked and found that the
fuse had blown. If I replace the fuse it will work fine once, twice maybe
ten times but sooner or later the fuse blows again.  I HATE electrics but I
will give it a go if anyone can provide suggestions about the likely cause
of the problem.

Thanks
Tony
SuoTimo - 29 Jun 2004 16:29 GMT
Most probably one of the actuators starts to fail causing the fuse to blow.

They do last long, but not forever especially if the mechanism starts to drag i.e. needs oil/vaseline.

Problem here is to find the actuator that starts to fail - sooner or later it just stops
working.

Wiggling locks on-and-off might give out sign of the failing door. Also one could first
try operating the lock buttons manually and check if one of them is more stiff than others.
In this case general lubrication and wiggling the lock on-off might help (but you need to take
liner off).

In front doors one could measure the resistance of the motor by disconnecting
door harness connector. But now I don't remember how to access rear actuators without
taking the liner off (same applies to trunk). Also you need electrical diagrams etc. for measurement and If I may I
could assume you are not very familiar with electricity/-tronics. ;-)

BTW,,, almost any after market actuator fits there, but you need to crimp electrical
connectors. Originals at least in older models are Kiekert.

The last choice is to replace the fuse with higher amp - this could help, but it could also cause some problems...

Hope this helps for the beginning,,,
SuoTimo
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> The central locking on my 9000CDE has just started to blow fuses.  Problem
> started with no warning - I just tried to open the doors one morning and
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> Thanks
> Tony
TMack - 29 Jun 2004 22:54 GMT
> Most probably one of the actuators starts to fail causing the fuse to blow.

SNIP!

> SuoTimo
> _________________________________

Many thanks for such a comprehensive response.  I will try the things that
you have suggested.

Tony
 
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