Saab 9-3 check engine light comes on

Filed Jan 17, 2024 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2010 Saab 9-3. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V015000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to accurately provide fuel level in the vehicle. The contact stated that while the tank was a half tank full, the fuel gauge would drop to 0 gallons. The failure occurred intermittently. The check engine warning light was illuminated with a message indicating a fuel pump failure. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 104,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 21, 2020 · Engine · 109,500 miles · WA

Experienced hard starting in cold weather in the pacific northwest the past few years. Did research and found a tsb regarding the intake valves for 2.0 ecotec 4 cylinder. Had a compression test following several check engine lights and multiple readings diagnose a p0300 engine code . Cold and warm compression test showed cylinder 2 compression well out of specification. Documents available upon request. Quoted $4000 for engine rebuild.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-3. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the temperature gauge malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who replaced the fuel cap, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 92,000 miles · OH

Vehicle stalls for no reason. This has happened while driving on the highway and during routine trips through streets with stop lights and stop signs. Check engine light comes on intermittently. Has been inspected my numerous mechanics and cannot find a problem.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · CO

Recently, while starting the car it started up very rough. A few weeks ago the check engine light also came on and the mechanic told me there was an issue in cylinder 2. We replaced all spark plugs and coils, and the issue did not go away. In addition, the car has also started stalling randomly. Luckily, I haven't been driving at high speeds when this has happened but it's now shut off about 7 or 8 times in the last month. Been wondering if its intake valves, fuel pump, powertrain control module, camshaft timing... Sounds like lots of other people have experienced similar issues and hoping mines not because of the intake valves. Please email [xxx]@hotmail.com if you have experienced similar issues and know the fix. Car is a manual transmission.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · CA

Fuel pump is defaulting to check engine light , error code for fuel pump , while driving the fuel pump intermittently does not send enough fuel to motor resulting in not enough power stalling while driving.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,000 miles · NC

Reached 100k miles, and car began running very rough. Engine light came on and diagnosed as bad ignition coil. Paid for tune-up, ignition coil, and and fuel service. Less than a month later, same issue. Car running fine, then suddenly almost stalls and engine light blinks then stays on - car runs very rough at idle and acceleration. Replaced 2 more coils. Less than one month issue, same issue - car running ok, then just almost stalls and runs rough - engine light blinks then stays on - relaced #5 coil. When diagnosing, service tech advised that issue was likely worse, not maintaining compression - likely required valve job. Have already paid several thousands of dollars on ignition coils and other service to dealership for this issue, now facing large bill for valve job.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Engine · MN

I took my car to the shop today and told them that my check engine light has been coming on, particularly on cold starts. I also told them that it usually idles roughly on first starting up, then runs normally after a while. They ran tests on it and told me that the car has what is commonly known as the 'intake valve problem common on 07-11 saab 9-3's' they have given me an estimate of $2400 to replace the intake valves. From research, this appears to be an issue that owners have been having for years now. The car has 93,000 miles on it, and is a 2007 9-3 2.0t sedan.

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · WI

I have owned my 2008 saab 9-3 for about a year now and I have had an ongoing rough running issue that seems to be getting worse. When I start my car up in the morning it runs very rough and recently the check engine light has been turning on and off with cylinder misfire codes. I have done some research and had this problem diagnosed, several times, as having bad intake valves. After doing more research on this problem, I have come to find this is a rather common issue with this specific year make and model. This is concerning because I have had this repair quoted at over $2000.00. I am very familiar with manufacturer recalls and have been told by multiple dealerships to submit a complaint in order for this problem to be covered under a manufacturer recall due to faulty parts.

Filed Dec 31, 2016 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MI

Intermittent check engine light. Comes on for a while and then goes off. Cannot link it to any vehicle activity.