2006 Saab 9-3 TSBs

General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

consumption.

conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

conductive finish.

conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

consumption.

personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

consumption.

issue.

issue.

General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

Identification.

consumption.

General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.

Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.

GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.

Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.

transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.

conductive finish.

transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.

transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.

A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.

TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. THE J-35616-64B IS THE LATEST TEST PROBE RELEASED FOR CHECKING TENSION OR PROBING THE .64 SERIES TERMINALS. THE TEST PROBE TERMINAL HAS BEEN RELEASED IN THE TERMINAL REPAIR KIT (J-38125-620H) LOCATED IN LEAR TRAY 7 PART NUMBER 963716-2. THERE ARE 5 TERMINATED LEADS IN A PACKAGE PART NUMBER IS 13505346, WHICH CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH YOUR NORMAL GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES PARTS CHANNEL

TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN SHOULD FOLLOW ALL PUBLISHED SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSIS. WHEN USING A SCAN TOOL IF THE OIL PRESSURE IS LOW BUT THE OIL PRESSURE AT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING IS CORRECT, TECHNICIAN SHOULD INSPECT THE VALVE LIFTER OIL FILTER FOR DEBRIS/SLUDGE THAT COULD BE RESTRICTING OIL FLOW TO THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. TECHNICIAN SHOULD REMOVE THE VALVE LIFTER OIL FILTER AND CLEAN IT. IF THE VALVE LIFTER OIL FILTER CANNOT BE CLEANED REPLACE IT.

DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.

ENGINE DAMAGE.

GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.

*PE

APP SENSOR DTC'S OF P2122-00, P2123-00, P2126-00, P2127-00, P2128-00, AND/OR P2138-00 IN THE ECM. THESE DTC'S MAY BE VERY INTERMITTENT AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE. THE APP SENSOR, T8, AND/OR ENGINE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE TO THE CONDITION. *PE

THESE CONDITIONS MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL). *PE

and Canada Dealers Only).

E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.

programs.

E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

Only).

and Canada Dealers Only).

causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.

Dealers Only).

Spin-On Oil Filters.

Dealers Only).

the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

Only).

Spin-On Oil Filters.

causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.

Spin-On Oil Filters.

Spin-On Oil Filters.

independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).

Spin-On Oil Filters.

Dealers Only).

50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

Only)

the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component

Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

Dealers Only).

THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE.

It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

tried to provide a software update to the OnStar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."

finish".

MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING THE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE FOR THIS CONCERN.

DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL RELATED TERMINAL PIN FIT AND TENSION BE CHECKED WHEN THE TEST STEPS REQUIRE DISCONNECTION OF THE CONNECTOR OR COMPONENT, PRIOR TO ANY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED TERMINAL TEST TOOL DURING THESE TESTS.

RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESETTING THE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE FOR THIS CONCERN.

DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, PARTICLES OF GRAVEL OR STONES MAY COLLECT BETWEEN THE COIL SPRING AND THE LOWER SPRING SEAT CAUSING THE SPRING TO CORRODE. THIS CORROSION MAY WEAKEN THE SPRING AND IN SOME CASES, MAY CAUSE THE SPRING TO BREAK WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH STRESSES AT THE CORRODED AREA. *PE

TECHNICIAN MAY FIND A B0092XX STORED IN ACM/SD (AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE). IT IS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE. PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) IS A NEW FEATURE FOR 2006. SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH EARLIER SYSTEM USED FOR DETERMINING SEAT POSITION RELATIVE TO AIRBAG OR SEATBELT USAGE. *PE

UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONTROL MODULE'S ANALOGUE INPUTS MAY PRODUCE INVALID SIGNAL. THIS MEANS THE SOFT TOP'S CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. DIFFICULTIES IN OPENING/CLOSING SOFT TOP IN EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER. FUNCTION OF SOFT TOP MECHANISM RETURNS AFTER COOLING DOWN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

*KB

Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.

Replacement Guidelines.

Replacement Guidelines.

Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.

Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.

TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.

VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.

AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.

to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.

Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046, 15406,15438, 15442, 15815, 15816,15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 28811,17478, 18015, N192273760, N192278940, N212328760, N212328770, N212328780, N212328790, N212328800, N242437050, N242437060, N242437070.

GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045, 15046, 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052, 15053, 15406, 15438, 15442, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 28811, 17478, 18015, N192273760 and N192278940.

GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045, 15046, 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052, 15053, 15406, 15438, 15442, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 28811, 17478, 18015 and N192278940.

GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045, 15046, 15406, 15438, 15442, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810, 17478 and 18015.

GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045, 15046, 15406, 15438, 15442, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810 and 28811.

GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15040, 15041, 15043, 15044, 15045, 15046, 15406, 15438, 15442, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15818, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810 and 28811.

GM Recalls 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 17009, 28810 and 28811

repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).

repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).

THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.

Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

Guidelines.

Guidelines.

Saab software to their Tech 2 ? 32 bit memory card. Providing technicians with Saab diagnostic information will allow them to properly complete all service procedure steps.

*RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

*AK UPDATED 11/17/10. *PE

REAR POSITION LIGHT FAILURE AND OR BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. A BULB FAILURE INDICATION WILL BE SHOWN IN SID/DIC (SAAB INFORMATION DISPLAY). TYPICALLY NO DTC WILL BE STORED. COMBI/5 DOOR ONLY. *PE

*AK UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ

*AK

SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY OR THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF OR IS BROKEN. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE

*NJ