2001 Saab 9-3 — Repair Solution

2.0L B204E 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Turbo Petrol · Battery Flat / Current Drain · Electrical

Saab 9-3 Battery Flat / Current Drain Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Saab
Model: 9-3
Year: 2001
Engine: 2.0L B204E 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Turbo Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Battery Flat / Current Drain

Customer Complaint

The battery had gone flat and road service had replaced it, claiming the first one was faulty.

Problem Summary

A couple of days later the battery was flat again.

This time road service blamed an electrical problem, perhaps an alternator.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeSAA9301447
Vehicle2001 Saab 9-3
Engine2.0L B204E 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Turbo Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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