9-3 Viggen Coupe (9400) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) HO (1999)
The rear oxygen sensor cable on certain cars may be lying too close to the intermediate shaft, which means that the cable sheathing and insulation can be
damaged. This is caused by the cable being poorly secured.
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 M99 Viggen within VIN Serial Number Ranges:
X7020001 - X7063257
Symptom description
Chafed cable
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc. No VIN Status Lists will be issued for this campaign. Please
check your IRIS On-Line Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.
Material
Insulating tape (source locally)
79 71 680 Cable tie
46 60 502 Oxygen sensor (only if outer sheathing worn through)
Tools
Numeral 8 punch: 02 97 713
This tool can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Procedure
Check box C3 on the campaign plate before proceeding. Continue as follows if the box is not marked:
1
Check the oxygen sensor cable in the illustrated area.
2
If only the outer sheathing of the oxygen sensor cable is chafed, it will be sufficient to insulate the damaged area with insulating tape. Proceed to
step 4.
If the cable is intact with no visible damage, proceed to step 4.
3
If the cable has been damaged down to the insulation, then the oxygen sensor must be replaced. See WIS - Engine - Trionic T7 OBD2 Adjustment/
replacement - Rear oxygen sensor. Do not forget to secure the cable with the cable tie as described in steps 5-7.
4
Cut off the cable tie securing the rear oxygen sensor cable to the oil filler pipe.