900 SE Hatchback L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI (1997)
Grounding Point: All Technical Service Bulletins
MIL (Check Engine Lamp) ON - Driveability (Bad Ground)
SI. No. 248-2036
PI No.
Date: November 1998
Distr. US, CA
900
Driveability
Cars affected
Saab 900 4-cyl. from VIN T2000184 up to and including:
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for 3D15D without turbo W2015415
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for convertible without turbo W7006640
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for 3D15D with turbo W2016945
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for convertible with turbo W7007248
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 hamess 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: 37115
Fault/Reason code: 61
Location code: (US = 9) 09
Warranty Type (US): 09
