Resetting Triggered Limp-Home Solenoid

2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Resetting Triggered Limp-Home Solenoid



1. Remove the engine cover.







2. Put the ignition in ON position







3. Contact Trionic with the diagnostic tool and clear diagnostic trouble code.
4. Put the ignition in the OFF position and wait 10 s.
5. Carefully push the end of the spring towards the throttle body.







6. Rotate the black tooth disc anti-clockwise with a screwdriver. A click will be heard in its end position.







7. Rotate the pedal arm clockwise.
8. Make sure the throttle arm does not follow with the pedal arm when it is rotated.
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