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Directions for replacing the anti-theft alarm without VSS (ATA)

SERVICE INFORMATION
Bulletin Nbr: 383-1856
Date: ........... JANUARY 1998
Market: ALL
Directions for replacing the anti-theft alarm without VSS (ATA)


Cars affected

Saab 900 M95- with anti-theft alarm without VSS.

Background

This SI attends to the questions and complications that may arise when replacing and programming remote controls and electronic control modules for anti-theft alarms without VSS.

(Refer to SI 383-1764 for cars with VSS).

Page numbers quoted in the text refer to Service Manual 3:5 “Anti-theft alarm, Anti-theft alarm with VSS”.

Procedure

Make sure the anti-theft alarm fitted is without VSS.

When Tech 2 is connected for alarm diagnostics, a text is displayed showing the type of alarm fitted on the car.

Diagnosis

Make a practice of always having the ignition ON when diagnosing with Tech 2.

The procedure is divided into two sections:

A Electronic control modules

B Remote control units

A. Electronic control modules



Before removing an electronic control module that is subject to a warranty claim, it must first be disarmed and the remote controls de-programmed with the command “DEPROGRAM ALL” as described on page 175 in the service manual.



Important

US market:

If the alarm electronic control module cannot be deprogrammed, the remote control must be submitted on the same claim. Note in the claim text the remote was repalced due to the alarm ECM failing to deprogram both.

Parts must be sent TOGETHER on the same claim to Warranty Parts testing when requested.

Failure to follow these procedures will result in the alarm electronic control module being returned to your dealership and a charge back of the entire claim amount.

Other markets :

If this cannot be done for some reason, the remote control units should be returned together with the electronic control module for repair under warranty.

If this is not done the claim will not be valid.


B. Remote control units



Connect Tech 2 to a car with a functioning alarm. The remote control does not need to be programmed for the car it is being tested on.

Select the “READ VALUES” - “REMOTE CONTROL” menu. When the appropriate button on the remote control unit is pressed, this will be indicated on the diagnostic tool’s display.

Replacing a remote control

If all remote control units are missing or unserviceable, the following steps should be taken when:


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When the remote control can be programmed. When programming the remote controls, the command “DEPROGRAM ALL” (see page 175) must first be carried out before programming the “REMOTE CONTROL” (See page 175).

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The electronic control module must be replaced. There is no possibility of using Tech 2 or any other method to disarm the electronic control module.


Warranty/Time information

Failed Object: A = 38351. B = 38350

Fault/Reason code: 61

Location code: 09 (US=0)

Warranty type (US):

Repair/Action code: 01

Labour operation (US): Use applicable labor operations for repair

Time (not US): refer to times list