brownnova Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 Job #1 the exhaust was hanging very low at the back, on closer inspection there were no rear rubber mounts. So a quick trip to ECP and we now sit properly. It repaid this intended investment by completely jamming the drivers seatbelt… it’s been a little temperamental but this morning it jammed totally. Managed to eventually free it off by wiggling the mechanism for about 15 mins… now it seems to be fine again! Anyway, it’s now sat windows open in the sun trying to get rid of the damp smell! Tickman, Split_Pin, AnnoyingPentium and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 In such cases I go to Aldi and get their jumbo kitchen roll. I then fold up some wads of it under the mats and keep replacing it every day until there's no more moisture to draw out. Easier than removing the carpets! brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 When the weathers a touch warmer I’ll put an army of dehumidifiers in there 😂 Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 A little time investigating the convertible roof situation this evening. a) Fuse, situation normal there. b) Hydraulic fluid situation. Yep we’re ok there. That’s a good sign I think. c) anything visible… On all the bits I have watched the boot hood storage section seems to raise and lower, but on mine it just dangles into the boot. Theres a hinge which looks like it’s supposed to be upright like this… But I’m holding it here and as soon as I let go it flops back. Closer inspection reveals This spring section appears to have sheared off at some point. No idea what it is, or what it does, but maybe this is what is stopping the roof from working… Sadly on this discovery I lost the light… one for some Google-fu and awaiting another day! Split_Pin, AnnoyingPentium, Coprolalia and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I hope it's a really common problem and you'll pay £12.99 posted for some really good stronger replacement parts and a good pdf how to guide 🤞🤞 Any shitty cheap wet vacs on your local Facebook marketplace? That'll dry her out nicely brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Going by the obstruction message that popped up, I’ll wager it’s the switch that detects when the boot divider is in place in order to let the roof operate. Sort that out and it’ll almost certainly result in a working soft top. brownnova, Saabnut and mercedade 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 You really need someone with Tech 2. There are many sensors in this mechanism which, if they go faulty, will stop the roof from working. I'd strongly recommend, if you haven't already, to join the Saab Convertible FB page and a local page as well. You'll definitely find someone who will be able to help, that's been my experience anyway N Dentressangle and brownnova 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 9 hours ago, Split_Pin said: You really need someone with Tech 2. There are many sensors in this mechanism which, if they go faulty, will stop the roof from working. Yeah this is very true, I’m trying to check the obvious first, but will be giving the Saab specialist in Wrexham a call this week for Tech 2 read! Sadly the one up the road in Rhyl has now closed so it’s a nearly an hours trek to the nearest Saab specialist. Someone on UK Saabs has had the same exact symptoms recently and appears to have solved it by cleaning sensors. So I’ll have a look at that too. 9 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I'd strongly recommend, if you haven't already, to join the Saab Convertible FB page and a local page as well. You'll definitely find someone who will be able to help, that's been my experience anyway Joined that now - thanks for the tip! beko1987 and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 03/04/2024 at 20:21, brownnova said: A car which tells you things… There’s nothing in the boot but… Hmm… And Not quite sure why…. Too wet to investigate manual opening today. As a bonus.,. So this one appeared today. Now the doors won’t lock on the fob and the drivers window won’t work… excellent. Any ideas from your Saab 9-3 experience @Saabnut @Keymaster @Split_Pin On the up side I’ve used the car a lot today, and it drives very well, and if I can get past these little issues I think I’ll probably really love it! Is your igintion barrel in the centere console or on the steering column ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, omegod said: Is your igintion barrel in the centere console or on the steering column ? All Saabs from the 99 (early 1970s) onwards apart from the 9000 have centre ignition switches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Just now, Saabnut said: All Saabs from the 99 (early 1970s) onwards apart from the 9000 have centre ignition switches Reason I was asking was split_pin mentioning his remote locking going off line, I had this with a 9-3 and the barrel was gummed up and not "popping out" when removing the key, removed barrel and a good soak in a solvent sorted mine Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 Lock system is the drivers door. Hasn’t done it since. Think I may have disturbed the wiring in the door shut cleaning the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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