(801-2242) Noise from bypass valve

Symptom: Noise from bypass valve

SERVICE INFORMATION
Bulletin Nbr:	801-2242
Date: ...........	Maj 2000
Market:	US, CA

Noise from bypass valve

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 M00 within the following VIN intervals: Y2000177 - Y2005763 (3D/5D not Viggen) and Y7000100 - Y7000561 (CV and Viggen 3D/5D) with engine B205L, B205R or B235R

Background

On certain cars, the seal in the right-hand wheel housings can come loose and rest in the wrong position. Consequently, the noise from the bypass valve can be heard inside the car.

After customer complaint, the noise from the bypass valve can be reduced by taking the measures below.

Symptom description

Noise from bypass valve

Parts required

92 88 127 Butyl tape (approx. 100 mm per car)

(CA: 5792002)

Procedure

Inspection

Check whether the wheel housing seal is in the correct position by removing the light cluster. Swing out the light cluster and look into the wheel housing with the aid of a flashlight.

If the wheel housing seal is not in place, fit it as described below.

Fitting

1.	Remove the wheel.

2.	Remove the inner fender (wing) liner.

3.	Retrieve the seal and clean the edges.

4.	Place a strip of butyl tape along the edge of the seal as illustrated.

5.	Fit the seal.

6.	Fit the inner fender (wing) liner, wheel and light cluster.

7.	Test drive the car and check that a noise is not heard from the bypass valve.

Time/Warranty information

To resolve a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty , submit a claim using the following information:

Failed object: 85131

Fault/Reason code: 40

Location code: 09 (US=4)

Warranty type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 05

Labor operation (US): 82521 R & R inner fender shield

Time: Inspection 0.2 hrs.

Check and Adjustment: 0.3 hrs.

(CA: A9120)