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(471-2707) Noise from 3rd gear

Symptom: Whining noise when driving in 3rd gear at 50-70 km/h, which changes if the gear lever is moved sideways.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 471-2707
Date: ........... September 2008
Market: all
Noise from 3rd gear

Cars affected

Saab 9-3 M07-09 with 6-speed manual gearbox within the following Vehicle Identification Number ranges:

4D/5D: 71000001-91003601

CV: 76000001-96000467

Background

The rubber bushing on the gear cable at the gearbox may transfer noise from the gearbox. The noise changes if the gear lever is moved sideways.

In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.

Symptom description

Whining noise when driving in 3rd gear at 50-70 km/h, which changes if the gear lever is moved sideways.



Parts required

55 568 907 Gear cable

Procedure

Replace the gear cable. See WIS - 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - Manual gearbox - 6-speed - Adjustment/Replacement - Gear cable.

Warranty/Time Information

In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:

Failed Object: 43271

Fault/Reason code: 40

Location code: 09 (US=9)

Warranty Type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 01

Labour Operation (CA): K1193

Labour Operation (US):

4327112 4-cyl petrol 0.6 hr
4327114 CV 4-cyl petrol 0.7 hr
4327115 B284 0.8 hr


Time:

4-cyl petrol 0.6 hr
diesel 0.4 hr
CV 4-cyl petrol 0.7 hr
B284 0.8 hr