9000 Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)
Grounding Point: All Technical Service Bulletins
MIL (Check Engine Lamp) ON - Driveability (Bad Ground)
SI No. 248-2035
PI No.
Date: November 1998
Distr. US, CA
9000
Driveability
Cars affected
Saab 9000 4-cyl. from M1985 up to and including M1998 VIN W1007494.
Background
In diagnosing a driveability complaint or the CHECK ENGINE lamp coming on, check for a bad ground contact between the engine wiring harness and
the intake manifold.
Material
79 78 109 Screw (x2) (CA: 30509332)
91 66 380 Washer (x2) (CA: 30546304)
Procedure
Replace the screws for the engine wiring harness ground connection on the intake manifold with the screws+washers on the parts list.
Note
Screw 79 78 109 must be used to ensure good contact.
Fit the cable terminal on the engine wiring harness ground connection.
The extra washer is used to compensate for the length of thread on the new screw.
Warranty/Time Information
Failed Object: 37119
Fault/Reason code: 61
Location code: (US = 9 ) 09
Warranty Type (US): 09
Repair/Action code: 01
Labor operation (US): 0.2 st. time (CA: N6270, 0.2 hr.)
