9-5 Linear Sport Wagon (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (B235) (2002)
Ignition Control Module: Recalls
Recall - Ignition Module Replacement
Bulletin Number: 248-2611 utg. 2
Date: May, 2006
Market: US, CA, JP, TW
Check/replacement of ignition discharge module
Product Safety Recall 150 21
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 9-5 M00-02 with engine alternative B205/B235
Saab 9-5 M01 with engine alternative B308
Saab 9-3 (9400) M00 - 02 with engine alternative B205/B235
Background
The ignition discharge module may break down due to an electrical overload. The fault often occurs during a start attempt, resulting in the engine not
starting. In rare cases, the fault arises during driving.
Parts required
Procedure
Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
Before undertaking any measures, check box B4 (9-3 M00 -M02), B1 (9-5 M00-M01) or F1 (9-5 M02) of the modification identity plate.
1.
Remove the ignition discharge module as described in WIS - Engine - Trionic T7 - Adjust/replace - Ignition discharge module. Do not carry out
"Extended ignition discharge module".
2.
Check the serial number of the ignition discharge module. If the ignition discharge module is from the serial number interval below, it must be
replaced. Other ignition discharge modules are not to be replaced.
B205/235: Serial number interval D000000 - D336210 or B083821 - B096117.
B308: Serial number interval C048743 - C072404.