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(811-2716) Replacing the control module STC (565)

Symptom: Difficulties in opening and closing the soft top in extremely hot weather. The function of the soft top mechanism returns after cooling down.

MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION
Bulletin Nbr: 811-2716
Date: ........... Februari 2009
Market: enl. separat lista
Replacing the control module STC (565)

Customer Satisfaction Program 154 59

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 CV M08-09 within the following Vehicle Identification Number range:

86010939-86015279

96000008-96000019

Note

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


Background

Under certain circumstances the control module's analogue inputs may produce an invalid signal. This means that the soft top's control module does not function as intended.

Symptom description

Difficulties in opening and closing the soft top in extremely hot weather. The function of the soft top mechanism returns after cooling down.



Parts required

12 776 215 Control module STC (565)

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

12 785 148 Modification identity plate

Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

Before proceeding, check box C1 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04 there is the table "Table of Modifications" in the car's Warranty and Service Book. 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.

Procedure

Replace the control module STC (565) in accordance with WIS - 9-3 (9440) - 8. Body - Hood system - Adjustment/Replacement.

Replaced material is returned in accordance with the following:

Sweden, Germany, UK and USA: replaced units are returned in the normal return flow of warranty material.

Other markets: replaced units are returned to

Saab Automobile AB

WPC

SE1-F04-MB2

SE-461 80 TROLLHÄTTAN

SWEDEN

Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)

After carrying out the procedure, box C1 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 there is the table "Table of Modifications" in the car's Warranty and Service Book. 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.