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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSINFORMATION BUSTESTING AND INSPECTIONNO COMMUNICATION WITH MOTRONICCHECKING THE MOTRONIC CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Checking the Motronic Control Module Power Supply
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Checking the Motronic Control Module Power Supply
Checking the Motronic Control Module Power Supply
Unplug the connector:
- Control module, Motronic 2.10.3 (505)
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Connect test lamp 86 11 857 between pin 18 on the control module female connector and a good grounding point.
- The test lamp should light.
Checking the wiring harness.
Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and in different directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.
Is the function correct?
NO - Rectifying the Lead - II
YES - Continue with Checking the Motronic Control Module Power Supply
- Connect test lamp 86 11 857 between pin 18 on the control module female connector and pin 2.
- The test lamp should light.
Checking the wiring harness.
Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and in different directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.
Is the function correct?
NO - Rectifying the Lead - II
YES - Continue with Checking the Motronic Control Module Power Supply
- Connect test lamp 86 11 857 between pin 27 on the control module female connector and a good grounding point.
- The test lamp should light.
Checking the wiring harness.
Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and in different directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.
Is the function correct?
NO - Rectifying the Lead - II
YES - Continue with Checking the Motronic Control Module Power Supply
- Connect test lamp 86 11 857 between pin 27 on the control module female connector and a pin 2.
- The test lamp should light.
Checking the wiring harness.
Jiggle the leads and in-line connectors at several places and in different directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short circuits in the wiring harness. Observe the multimeter, test lamp or diagnostic tool while doing this.
Is the function correct?
NO - Rectifying the Lead - II
YES - Final Check
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.