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2000 Saab 9-3 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
10/19/16 NHTSA ID: 10082869
TSB ID: PI1394A

This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
10/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10082814
TSB ID: 000601012F

This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
12/29/06 NHTSA ID: 10020715
TSB ID: 2102554

Noise from the timing chain and oil sludge in the engine.
02/09/05 NHTSA ID: 10012036
TSB ID: 2912494

Reduced performance and diagnostic trouble codes for the turbo control valve. *eh
01/02/04 NHTSA ID: 10004713
TSB ID: 632

Addressing customer complaints of popping noise from front suspension.
04/19/01 NHTSA ID: 618666
TSB ID: 870

Customer may comment on a rattle from the engine area, heard on acceleration, deceleration, and sometimes when starting the vehicle.
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12/15/00 NHTSA ID: 614914
TSB ID: 2912217ED3

Some vehicles within certain vin ranges may exhibit a sticking check valve for the crankcase ventilation, pressurizing the crankcase, and forcing engine oil into the combustion chamber and / or the flow of coolant through the turbo unit may
04/19/00 NHTSA ID: 610150
TSB ID: 475

Some customers may complain that they detect a vibration during acceleration at 40 - 55 mph on models up to vin 72018748, y7006294.
04/19/01 Engine NHTSA ID: 618671
TSB ID: 2482261

Subject regarding campaign instructions for recall 724 on replacing the engine control module (ecm).
06/18/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619554
TSB ID: 471

Subject regarding new update kit for manual transmissions.
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083900
TSB ID: PIT5485A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083884
TSB ID: PIT5389A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083898
TSB ID: PIT5485B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083489
TSB ID: PIC5050A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083484
TSB ID: PIC4935E

This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
10/17/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10082506
TSB ID: 16NA260

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078735
TSB ID: PIC-4935-E

This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078734
TSB ID: PIC-5050-A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
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02/09/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10027804
TSB ID: 08089-B

General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. updated 2/17/09.
11/14/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10026586
TSB ID: 08-089

Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
11/28/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625454
TSB ID: 3699035

Customer satisfaction campaign 15402 regarding replacement of onstar vehicle interface unit (viu).
02/06/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10042986
TSB ID: SB-10-08-50-003B

General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
07/06/09 Other NHTSA ID: 10029344
TSB ID: MI-811-2716

Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. under certain circumstances control module's analogue inputs may produce invalid signal. this means the soft top's control module does not function as intended. difficultie
09/25/01 Other NHTSA ID: 621482
TSB ID: 8112295

Some convertible models up to and including vin 17004113 may exhibit a soft top that may stop halfway during closing or opening and the sid unit shows a check soft top message.
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09/25/01 Other NHTSA ID: 621485
TSB ID: 8452282

On some viggen models from m99 to m01 vin 17016680, the outer brackets of the rear spoiler can warp, causing the spoiler to vibrate and rattle.
09/25/01 Other NHTSA ID: 621490
TSB ID: 381

Subject regarding customer complaints of test brake lights message deleted from sid replacement units.
01/28/01 Other NHTSA ID: 615707
TSB ID: 300

Some vehicles may exhibit a trunk that does not lock when the alarm is set.

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Saab 9-3 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.