9-3 hood probelms

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jeffro - 11 Sep 2006 19:40 GMT

Help !!
The hood on my 99 9-3 conv will not fold down without manual help.
The problem is with the flap that flips up allowing thE hood to fold
into the boot recess, the flap does not flip ! if you lift it by hand
all works fine until its time to open it again, manual intervention
required.
You can hear the pump labouring and I have peered inside and can
clearly see a hydraulic unit and levers.

Any suggestions gratefully recieved.

Regards..Trappy

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AlexsMama@gmail.com - 12 Sep 2006 07:28 GMT

Like to see the responses. I have the same problem with my '97 900 SE
turbo conv.

> Help !!
> The hood on my 99 9-3 conv will not fold down without manual help.
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> Regards..Trappy

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- Bob - - 19 Sep 2006 04:05 GMT

>Like to see the responses. I have the same problem with my '97 900 SE
>turbo conv.

Different year, different problem.

on a '97, the issue is usually the tonneau motor. Either the mount is
bent or the gear is stripped. Possibly the u-joint is broken.

You need to either remove the tonneau motor and straighten the bracket
(if it is not too far gone) and install the Saab reenforcement kit,
or replace the gear (also), or replace the motor assembly. Also, check
the u-joint.

If you are up for the DIY I can give you some pointers.

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