9-3 (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT) (2003)
Keyless Entry Transmitter: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Keyless Entry Transmitter Key Replacement
Bulletin Number: 383-2536
Date: August 2005
Market: all
Replacing keys
Customer satisfaction program 154 37
Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered requesting them to get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as
possible to have the fault rectified.
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D M03-M05 within the following Vehicle Identification Number ranges:
31000001 - 51009118, markets JP, KR and HK
31000001 - 51010756, markets CN and MY
31000001 - 41063612, other markets
Saab 9-3 (9440) CV M04-M05 within the following Vehicle Identification Number ranges:
46000001 - 56001354, markets JP, KR and HK
46000001 - 56004286, markets CN and MY
46000001 - 46019651, other markets
Background
Fluxing agent residue may cause corrosion of the key's battery spring. This can result in contact not being made between the spring and the battery.
Parts required
12 767 978 Key/transmitter 1-2 per car, markets JP, KR and HK
12 767 977 Key/transmitter 1-2 per car, markets CN and MY
12 767 979 Key/transmitter 1-2 per car, other markets
Procedure
1.
Check which of the previously used keys shall be replaced:
1.a.
Remove the emergency key.
1.b.
Note the last 3 digits, see illustration.
1.c.
JP, KR and HK: Are the last 3 digits 288, 370 or 978?
YES: The key is OK and must not be replaced.