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Saab Fuel Injection - Auto Repair Codes

The information below may apply to Saab 900 2.0 Engine and many other Saab models

Auto Repair Manual - How to read codes (No Special Tools Needed)

1 Drive vehicle until it reaches operating temperature.
2 Stop the vehicle, place it in park or neutral and turn ignition OFF.
2 Attach a switch or jumper wire to act as a switch, (Click here for details), between the connector as shown and earth.
3 Switch on the ignition.
4 Close the accessory switch for between 1 and 4 seconds.
5 Open the switch, the Check Engine Light (CEL) (Check Engine Light) will now illuminate for 2.5 seconds, then display fault code.
NOTE - only one code can be read at a time, to access the next code, repeat instructions 4 & 5.
6 Read codes as described in the Code Format Description below.
7 Press the continue button to enter the code numbers and get the code description(s).

Connector Diagram
Connector/code diagram picture
Example Model: 900 2.0 Engine
* This Connector may also be used for other Saab models


Code Format Description

Each code is made up of two series of flashes.
The first series indicates the 'tens' digit.
The second series indicates the 'ones' digit.
A long pause separates each code.
A shorter pause separates the 'tens' and 'ones'.
Code Format Diagram shows code No. 32.

Code Format Diagram
Code Format
To move to the next screen click on the Continue button
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Note on Example Model(s): 900 2.0 Engine
The example model(s) shown, 900 2.0 Engine, for this auto repair service are only an indication to help you. There may be many other models that apply to this connector. Click above link to see the complete vehicle coverage list.
 
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