I have a 2000 9-3 convertible - my airconditioning just broke and I'm
being quoted $1,200 ($800 for the part and $400 for the labor).
Apparently I have to repair some kind of "belt" in my car - my
diagnosis per my dealer says "A.C. compressor clutch stuck and not

I just bought a used 2000 9-5 wagon, after the first long drive we had
an engine light icon show up on the dash. Diagnosis by the defaler was
error message 420, what does this message mean?
Thanks in advance for your time

Hmmmm...... I purchased this car used last year. (Love Her!) She came
with one Key, and one remote. However, the remote never worked, and as
far as I know, there is no alarm. (or there is and it's disconnected?)
I've read that I can take the remote down to the dealer (of which we

I have an 05 reg Saab 9 3 convertibel and the warning message "left dipped
beam failed" has appeared. When I looked under the bonnet to change the
bulb access to the light bulb looks tricky.
Is this something I can change or do I have to get a dealer to do it for

The shift knob & shaft are turning in my hand when I shift. Is there an
adjustment somewhere?

I don't know what to make of this guy:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7570206935258612439&q=saab
Jeremy

I was surprised to find out that my 2002 9-5 had big Torx screws holding
the brake calipers. I tried to use a 12 point 5/8 inch socket to remove
the screws but it rounded the screw heads. Does anyone know where can I
purchase this special socket? Thanks

Tries to idle at 500 or so, and just dies.  Have had the O2 sensor and the DI
Cartridge replaced without any change.  Any ideas, unwilling to spend much
more $.

guys any one know where the diesel fuel filter is on this car pls( its not
under the bonnet), i need to drain the water out the system. the light comes
on the dash every so often.
any help would be appreciated,

AC blowing warm air in my 2000 9-5 (v6)....I performed the Auto/Off
calibration but no codes came up.  Please tell me it's not the
compressor....relay perhaps?
Rich

this vehicle is new to me. the previous owner did not use the keyless
entry/anti-theft.
i replaced the battery in my keyfob, but the car is not responding.
i looked under the seat for the fuses for the alarm system, but didn't

MY LORD! HOW MUCH FUN ARE THESE EXHAUSTS?
My JT Superflow 3" exhaust arrived from Sweden the other day and it's been
fitted today. It's 3" from the turbo back, no cat and one rear silencer. I
say silencer, but it might as well not be there :)

im thinking about buying my boss,s 10 year old saab 9000 2.3 turbo
anaversary off him. its only done 90.000 miles and always been serviced just
had new clutch ,master cylinder and slave cylinder at 86.000.
are there any percific things i should be aware before buying this off him,

My clutch went out and i am pretty sure either the cable came off of
the hook or it snapped. How can i find out if this is what it is and
if so, how can i fix it?

I went to the supermarket today to buy some essentials and came out started
my car and it died.  tried starting it again and would not start.  I checked
for loose vacuum hoses and did not see any.
was this going to be first time my saab was going to leave me stranded?  I