(365-2568) Electronic problems

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 41021535

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 46006859

Background:

All remote controls are inoperable. No DTC. It is, however, possible to start the car.

Procedure:

Update CIM software.

Note:

New CIM software was introduced as of VIN 41021536 (4D) and 46006860 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 41063612

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 46019650

Background:

The remote control is operable, but it is possible to start the car.

DTCs in CIM: B3114, B3115, B3116, B3117 and B3118.

Procedure:

Replace faulty remote controls. Do not replace CIM.

Note:

New remote controls were introduced as of VIN 41063613 (4D) and 46019651 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 41063612

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 46019650

Background:

It is not possible to start the car since the key is not accepted.

DTCs in CIM: B3935 and B3055

Procedure:

Replace the faulty remote control.

Note:

New keys/remote controls were introduced as of VIN 41063613 (4D) and 46019651 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Background:

The DTCs can be generated by a voltage drop in the car, e.g. at the workshop or when instructions on battery charger use have not been followed properly.

Procedure:

If both DTCs have been generated, the cause is a temporary voltage drop in the electrical system. Delete the DTCs and check the function. Otherwise, follow standard fault tracing in WIS.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Background:

The customer has turned in the car for a steering wheel lock fault.

Procedure:

The DTC is informational and is generated because another DTC is generated in SCL. If no DTC has been generated in SCL, perform a readout several times until a DTC can be read out (e.g. B1020 30, B1020 31, B1020 32 etc.).

Do not replace CIM.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) up to VIN 31007201

Background:

The customer has turned in the car for a steering wheel lock fault. A material fault in the ignition switch can cause the catch between LOCK and OFF to break.

Procedure:

Use a new key or key of another car to verify that the key catch is broken.

Replace ISM.

Note:

New ISM introduced as of VIN 31007202 (4D).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 41033107

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 46011569

Background:

Customer complaint, such as the radio keeps playing, it is not possible to lock the car or that the key warning sounds when the key has been removed.

A material fault in the ignition switch can cause the plastic washer (key detector) which detects whether the key is in or out of the ignition switch, does not go up when the key is removed.

Procedure:

Replace the faulty ISM.

Note:

New improved ISM introduced as of VIN 41033108 (4D) and 46011570 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M04-

Note:

The background illumination in ISM has been eliminated as of M04.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV

Background:

This is not a problem brought to light by customer complaint.

Procedure:

Delete the DTCs and check the function.

Do not replace CIM or SCL.

Note:

Improved checking of the installation process was introduced as of M05.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 41032378

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 46009781

Background:

Customer complaint about stability control (ESP).

Procedure:

Replace CIM.

Note:

New improved CIM introduced as of VIN 41032379 (4D) and 46009782 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Background:

The warning message "Immobiliser fault Attempt restart. Contact workshop." is displayed despite no DTCs and no starting problems.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2 version 117.000 or later.

Any warranty cost should be charged against MIU, not ICM.

Note:

New ICM EOL introduced as of VIN 51050577 (4D) and 56015055 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to 51012606 with 58-litre tank

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to 56004405 with 58-litre tank

Background:

Due to faulty parameters in MIU, the tank gauge does not indicate a full tank, even though it is full.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" MIU with Tech2 version 113.000 or later.

Note:

New parameters in MIU introduced as of VIN 51012607 (4D) and 56004406 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M03-M04 with ICM1 or ICM2

Background:

Due to faulty parameters in ICM, the information display in MIU can go black periodically.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2 version 117.000 or later.

Note:

New improved light parameters introduced as of M05.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 51007446

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 56001848

Background:

Due to faulty parameters in ICM, the SID display can go black periodically.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2.

Note:

New SID introduced as of VIN 51007447 (4D) and 56001849 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M03-M05

Background:

Communication problems between ICM and SID can generate double text in the SID display.

Procedure:

M03 - M04: Remove and refit fuse 14 in the dashboard fuse box

M05: Update ICM software.

Note:

New software has been introduced during the course of M05 as follows:

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) Diesel

Background:

If ICM was adjusted incorrectly previously, information on fuel consumption and/or DTE may go missing. It is extremely important that the correct option for auxiliary heater be chosen during "Add ICM."

Procedure:

Check whether the car is equipped with an auxiliary heater. Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 41018847

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 46006281

Procedure:

Update ICM software. Not currently available for US/CA.

Note:

New ICM software was introduced as of VIN 41018846 (4D) and 46006281 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M05

Background:

To prevent customers from running out of gas, a new action has been introduced to the DTE function.

Note:

For M05 cars, DTE has been changed from indicating possible distance with fuel remaining down to 0 km, to displaying a text message in SID, with advice to refuel, when DTE is below 30 km (19 miles).

The text is language dependent and is available in the following variants:

This text message disappears after filling up with fuel when the DTE is calculated to be >50 km (31 miles).

New software has been introduced during the course of M05 as follows:

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to 51025713 with 58-litre tank

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to 56005830 with 58-litre tank

Background:

A better safety margin has been introduced in the system to prevent the car from running out of gas.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2.

Note:

New EOL software for ICM introduced as of VIN 51025714 (4D) and 56005831 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) up to VIN 41018847

Background:

Poor adhesion can cause the display surface to look damaged (scratched/patchy).

Procedure:

Replace ICM.

Note:

New improved ICM introduced as of VIN 41018848.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Background:

A hardware fault in the antenna can cause the navigation system to receive an incorrect GPS signal. The symptom is incorrect indication of car position on the screen.

Procedure:

Replace the GPS antenna.

Note:

New improved GPS antenna introduced as of VIN 41027395 (4D).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Background:

A display error can cause thick, irritating lines and/or flickering.

Procedure:

Replace the ICM display.

Note:

New ICM 3 (part no. 12761290) introduced as of VIN 51020016 (4D) and 56005205 (CV).

New ICM 3 (part no. 12761291) introduced as of VIN 51019833 (4D) and 56005034 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M05

Background:

ICM3 restarts while driving ("Loading System" appears on the display).

Procedure:

Update ICM software (VIP and OCP).

Note:

New ICM 3 (part no. 12761290) introduced as of VIN 51020016 (4D) and 56005205 (CV).

New ICM 3 (part no. 12761291) introduced as of VIN 51019833 (4D) and 56005034 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M05

Background:

While driving, the entire navigation display freezes and there are no further updates.

Procedure:

Update ICM software (VIP and OCP).

Note:

New ICM 3 (part no. 12761290) introduced as of VIN 51020016 (4D) and 56005205 (CV).

New ICM 3 (part no. 12761291) introduced as of VIN 51019833 (4D) and 56005034 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M05

Background:

If the driver sets the rheostat value to the lowest level while the Night Panel function is in use, the button illumination for the hazard warning flashers may go out.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2.

Note:

New software has been introduced during the course of M05 as follows:

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 51045030

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 56012929

Background:

A hardware fault can make the rheostat button (+) inoperable.

Procedure:

Replace SIDC. Check the read values using Tech2.

Note:

New SIDC introduced as of VIN 51045031 (4D) and 56012930 (CV).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) M05

Background:

There are two types of voice control:

a. Standard (CU is the governing electronic unit)

b. AVR, Advanced Voice Recognition, (ICM3 is the governing electronic unit)

It is vital that the correct voice guidance parameter be selected during "Add" ICM3 and CU. Otherwise, only one unit (ICM3 or CU) is activated for voice control. If, for example, CU is set to "Standard" and ICM3 is set to "AVR" there is a conflict in the system and neither type of voice control is operable.

Note:

AVR language update is part of the pre-delivery inspection (PDI).

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to VIN 51017119 with pinch protection

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 56004269 with pinch protection

Background:

When exiting the car, it is easy to accidentally activate the window lift buttons. In cars with pinch protection, the windows can be opened/closed with the key removed if a door is open.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" RLDM with Tech2 version 115.000 or later.

Note:

New parameters introduced as of VIN 51017120 (4D) and 56004270 (CV). In these cars (with pinch protection), the windows cannot be opened/closed with the key removed if a door is open. The function has been eliminated.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Procedure:

N/A

Note:

For cars built in M03, this function is eliminated upon update of BCM software.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Procedure:

Replace the switch in question.

Note:

New switches introduced during the course of M05 as follows:

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440)

Background:

A material fault in the window lift switch can cause the door mirrors to not be maneuverable.

Procedure:

Replace the faulty switch.

Note:

New switches introduced as of VIN 51049353.

Cars affected:

Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to VIN 56011392

Background:

If the driver attempts to operate the soft top with the remote control while the boot lid is open, a fault could occur that could make soft top operation impossible. Functionality is restored after locking the car and waiting 3 minutes.

Procedure:

Update STC software using TIS2000 ed. 2004-6 update 3 or later.

Note:

New STC software introduced as of VIN 56011393.