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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20009-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (B205)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTRELAYS AND MODULES - POWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALL - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENTCHECK AND RESETTING
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)
Check and Resetting
2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B205)SECTION Check and Resetting
1 Switch off Tech 2 and turn the ignition OFF.
2 Start the engine.
3 If the engine does not start, turn the ignition key to OFF, then remove and refit fuse 28 (engine control module).
4 Start the engine. Depress the accelerator and then check if any new diagnostic trouble codes have been generated. Rectify and erase any diagnostic trouble codes.
5 Turn the ignition OFF and wait 10 seconds. Check that the throttle is not in limp-home mode as follows:
a Remove the upper engine cover.
b Remove the cover from the throttle body.
c Turn the pedal arm clockwise.
d Check that the throttle arm does not make the reciprocal movement when the pedal arm is turned.
e To reset limp-home mode, if necessary, see WIS - Engine - Trionic T7 - Adjustments/replacement - Resetting triggered limp-home solenoid.
f Fit the cover over the throttle body and the upper engine cover.
2 Start the engine.
3 If the engine does not start, turn the ignition key to OFF, then remove and refit fuse 28 (engine control module).
4 Start the engine. Depress the accelerator and then check if any new diagnostic trouble codes have been generated. Rectify and erase any diagnostic trouble codes.
5 Turn the ignition OFF and wait 10 seconds. Check that the throttle is not in limp-home mode as follows:
a Remove the upper engine cover.
b Remove the cover from the throttle body.
c Turn the pedal arm clockwise.
d Check that the throttle arm does not make the reciprocal movement when the pedal arm is turned.
e To reset limp-home mode, if necessary, see WIS - Engine - Trionic T7 - Adjustments/replacement - Resetting triggered limp-home solenoid.
f Fit the cover over the throttle body and the upper engine cover.
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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.