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(248-2565) Vibration at idling speed

Symptom: Vibration in the body while stationary. Abrupt shifts as the shift lever is moved from park to drive or reverse.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 248-2565
Date: ........... Juni 2005
Market: US/CA
Vibration at idling speed

Cars affected

Saab 9-5 M98- with engine alternative B205, B235 and B308

Background

In certain vehicles, the vehicle may vibrate when it is stationary.

Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may have the idle speed set higher than the typical idle speed. While the vehicle is in this condition, the driver may experience abrupt shifts as the shift lever is moved from park to drive or reverse.

Symptom description

Vibration in the body while stationary. Abrupt shifts as the shift lever is moved from park to drive or reverse.



Parts required

Not affected

Procedure


1. Establish whether the car has idling speed vibration problems or shifts abruptly.

2. Adjust the engine's idling speed. Connect Tech2.

Select "Diagnostics"

Select "Model Year"

Select "Car Model"

Select "Engine Type"

Select "Engine Management System", "Trionic 7"

Select "Adjustments"

Select "Idle Speed Offset"

Adjust the idling speed, press OK.

If the car exhibits vibration problems during cold starting for example, then the speed should be increased at a minimum (10 - 30 rpm). If the problem remains at all engine temperatures, then increase the speed by more than 30 rpm.

If the vehicle shifts too abruptly when engaging gear, lower the engine speed in steps of 20 rpm.

3. If the car is equipped with automatic transmission then the customer should be informed that the tendency to shift abruptly will increase if idling speed is increased.


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: 19047

Fault/Reason code: 47

Location code: 09 (US: 9)

Warranty Type (US): 01

Repair/Action code: 05

Labour Operation (US): 1904701

Labour Operation (CA): J5285

Time: 0.2 hr.