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(383-2623) Replacing the steering column lock

Symptom: The car cannot be started and the message "Steering column lock. Stop safely. Contact workshop" is shown in the SID.

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 383-2623
Date: ........... Juni 2006
Market: enl. separat lista
Replacing the steering column lock

Customer Satisfaction Program 154 42

Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.

A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered requesting them to get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as possible to have the fault rectified.

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 M05-06 within Vehicle Identification Number ranges 51049407 - 61006320 and 56016430 - 66002064

Note

Certain cars within the Vehicle Identification Number range are not affected, see separate information for Vehicle Identification Numbers affected.


Background

Cracks in the hall sensors have arisen during the manufacture of steering column lock units.

Symptom description

The car cannot be started and the message "Steering column lock. Stop safely. Contact workshop" is shown in the SID.



Parts required

12 770 232 Steering column lock

For fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA):

12 785 148 Modification identity plate

93 160 907 Cleaning agent Motip Dupli, aerosol 400 ml (sufficient for 50-100 cars)

Procedure

Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

Before proceeding, check box B1 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.

Replace the steering column lock in accordance with WIS - Electrical system - Theft protection - Adjustment/Replacement - Steering column lock unit

Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

After carrying out the procedure, box B1 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.

Fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

Note

A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.


Fit the modification identity plate in accordance with WIS

9-3 (9440) M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels

Warranty/Time Information

See separate information.