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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSERVICE AND REPAIRLIMP-HOME SOLENOID
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Limp-Home Solenoid
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Limp-Home Solenoid
To remove
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the cover on the throttle body pedal arm.
3. Remove the rubber seal and unplug the connector.
4. Undo the lower screw (can be difficult to get at) with a magnetic T15 bit.
5. Remove the upper screw.
6. Remove the solenoid. (not available as spare part)
To fit
1. Fit the solenoid.
2. Screw in the upper screw.
3. Tighten the lower screw (it can be difficult to reach) using a magnetic T15 bit.
4. Spray the connector with Kontakt 61 (part no.30 04 520). Plug in the connector and fit the rubber seal.
5. Fit the cover on the throttle body pedal arm.
IMPORTANT When the limp-home solenoid is removed the throttle body goes into the mechanical limp-home mode. Therefore, after fitting, the limp-home mechanism must be reset in accordance with Resetting triggered limp-home solenoid.
6. Put the engine cover in place.
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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.