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Risk of wiring harness chafing in engine bay

SERVICE INFORMATION
Bulletin Nbr: 371-1930
Date: ........... March 1998
Market: ENLIGT SEPARAT LISTA
Risk of wiring harness chafing in engine bay


Customer satisfaction campaign 10460/61

Cars in stock must be remedied 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 900 M1994-M1998 RHD with 4-cylinder engine within the following VIN interval:

from R2000001 to W2006450 (3D/5D) inclusive

from S7000001 to W7002906 (CV) inclusive.

Background

It is possible that the wiring harness on the bulkhead in the engine bay may chafe against a weld pin causing damage to the harness. This may cause interference/malfunctions in certain systems.

Parts required

40 63 681 Cable tie

Diagnostic procedure


1. Check the wiring harness at the position specified and repair if damaged.

2. Fit the cable tie on the empty weld pin, see illustration. Secure the harness with the cable tie.


Marking the modification identity plate

After carrying out the procedure, the modification identity plate must be marked as follows:

M94-95: A red dot in the top right corner.

M96-98: In box C3.

If the procedure has been carried out by the importer, mark the box with the number “7” and if it was carried out by the dealer, with the number “8”.

Warranty/Time Information

See separate information.