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(383-2572) Modified anti-theft alarm configuration

Symptom: If the incorrect parameters are selected, the message "ALARM FAILURE, CONTACT WORKSHOP" in SID. The following DTCs could occur in TWICE: B1785, B1790, B1795 or B1890.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Bulletin Nbr: 383-2572
Date: ........... Juli 2005
Market: US/CA
Modified anti-theft alarm configuration

This bulletin describes spare parts programming in TWICE in order to prevent faults in the anti-theft alarm system.

Cars affected

Saab 9-5 M04- with anti-theft alarm

Background

The glass breakage sensor that was previously part of the anti-theft alarm system has been eliminated from model year 04. During the course of M04 (from VIN 43013120), the alarm siren has been replaced by the standard car horn.

During spare parts programming or adjustment of TWICE, it is important to select the correct parameters for the anti-theft alarm's configuration in order to prevent faults in the anti-theft alarm system.



Symptom description

If the incorrect parameters are selected, the message "ALARM FAILURE, CONTACT WORKSHOP" in SID.

The following DTCs could occur in TWICE: B1785, B1790, B1795 or B1890.



Note

The fault symptom first arises when the anti-theft alarm has been armed by locking with the remote control.


Procedure

The following selections for anti-theft protection should be selected in Tech2 during spare parts programming of TWICE:

M04 up to VIN 43013119

Parameter

Select Option

Anti-theft alarm:

With

Alarm, acoustic indicator:

With siren sound

Alarm, glass breakage sensor:

Without

Tilt sensor:

Without





From VIN 43013120

Parameter

Select Option

Anti-theft alarm:

With

Alarm, acoustic indicator:

Without siren sound

Alarm, glass breakage sensor:

Without

Tilt sensor:

Without



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