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(TA210-0908) Throttle body failure (DTR diesel engine)

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Bulletin Nbr: TA210-0908
Date: ........... April 2009
Market: All
Throttle body failure (DTR diesel engine)

VEHICLES CONCERNED

Saab 9-3 TTiD (DTR) 180 Hp M08+09 up to VIN 91020965.

BACKGROUND

Due to manufacturing process problem at the supplier, water intrusion can cause internal failure in the throttle body.


SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION


• Car won't start and sounds like there is no compression due to the throttle being closed during cranking.

• Diagnosis is not active during cranking and therefore no fault codes are set Remove hose from throttle body and observe the throttle flap during cranking.

• Engine dips or goes in limp home mode and MIL ( Check Engine ) warning and failure code P1125 - 21 or P1125 - 62 are set.


ACTION

Replace throttle body according to WIS/TIS 2 Web.