9-3 Coupe (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (B204) (1999)
Air Bag Control Module: Customer Interest
SRS System MIL ON - False Trouble Codes
SI. No. 850-2076
PI No.
Date: April 1999
Distr.: all
9-3
False diagnostic trouble codes in airbag system (SRS)
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 M99 up to and including VIN X2027727
Background
On occasions, the AIR BAG lamp may go on without the presence of a permanent fault in the airbag system. Apparently, the fault can be insufficient
crimping of cable lugs in the electrical harness between the control unit and the seat connector. Diagnostic trouble code B2863 or B2868 will then be
generated.
In case of complaints from customers, proceed as follows.
Parts required
51 08 089 Wiring harness (CA: 30581758)
79 71 880 Cable tie, 5 pcs. (CA: 30509027)
79 84 784 Cable tie, 2 pcs. (CA: 30551667)
30 04 785 Fabric-backed tape (CA: 30559782)
Tools
85 80 151 Connector pin removal toolkit
86 12 335 Reference resistor
These tools were issued as Essential Special Tools. If you need additional quantities, you can order directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Procedure