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3,820 · June 11

How's the Vactan holding out? I used some on my 9-5 and the rust kept coming back.

34,030 · June 11

3 hours ago, rainagain said:

How's the Vactan holding out? I used some on my 9-5 and the rust kept coming back.

It's only been a few weeks to also use electric pylon paint on top of that. I've found it quite effective.

34,030 · June 11

Replacement bumper on, it was expectedly a faff. Paints OK at 10 feet or more but it's better than cracks and sellotape.

Roof isnt working at all now, neithers the driver window. Helpful* when its 26 degrees. Nowt came up on Tech 2 about it. Getting a bit tired of that tbh!

Fogs and ambient temp sensor all work though ✅️

1,256 · June 11

Very smart - looks loads better.

34,030 · June 11

For anyone interested, tell me a difference between the old and new bumpers 👀

1,256 · June 11

1 minute ago, Split_Pin said:

For anyone interested, tell me a difference between the old and new bumpers 👀

Headlight washer arrangement...

9,583 · June 11

39 minutes ago, MAF260 said:

Headlight washer arrangement...

That’s my guess too.

34,030 · June 11

Both correct! The bumper is from an 07 car but must have been a replacement as parts of it are labeled 2002. Apparently they changed the washer jets to the fixed ones for the 2004 model year. Who knew 😅🧐

2,112 · June 12

Looks much better and a rattle can finish is more than acceptable on that particular Saab!

Did you have a go at the faulty light stalk yet?

34,030 · June 12

1 hour ago, Keymaster said:

Did you have a go at the faulty light stalk yet

Not yet 😬

2,112 · June 12

It's quite straightforward, honestly!

Buy one of these & he will give you step by step instructions: https://ebay.us/m/m6BwSH

34,030 · June 16

I found out online that you don't need to remove the steering wheel to get the indicator stalk out. There's a hole in the bottom where you stick a small screwdriver which releases the clip that holds it in.

Someone had been there before because there was white grease on the contacts. But the action of removing and reattaching it, together with disconnecting the battery for half an hour now means the full beams will stay on.

Pleased with that!

18,151 · June 21

PO to me had a chap in Manchester replace a load of roof stuff and the working roof is a joy to behold. Hope it’s an easy fix.

2,112 · June 21

On 16/06/2025 at 17:15, Split_Pin said:

I found out online that you don't need to remove the steering wheel to get the indicator stalk out. There's a hole in the bottom where you stick a small screwdriver which releases the clip that holds it in.

Someone had been there before because there was white grease on the contacts. But the action of removing and reattaching it, together with disconnecting the battery for half an hour now means the full beams will stay on.

Pleased with that!

That's great!

34,030 · June 21

2 hours ago, purplebargeken said:

PO to me had a chap in Manchester replace a load of roof stuff and the working roof is a joy to behold. Hope it’s an easy fix.

Unfortunately it's not working at all now and the drivers door lock/window has left the chat entirely as well, how rude 😂 Nothing came up on Tech 2 for the door and a few codes came up for the rear deck lid.

It does drive nice but I may look for something else as I've concluded that Saabs are witchcraft to me.

New front bumper looks OK though!

34,030 · July 7

Tech II told me the sensor at fault was the one which monitors the opening and closing of the deck lid for the hood.

Found it

I now need to work out how to remove it and if I can buy a new one.

If it needs coded in I will make myself watch Saturday Night Takeaway on repeat for a month.

34,030 · July 26

The hood completely failed on the drive earlier, it got to a certain point and the motor just ran and nothing was happening.

That will be why.

I had some CHF so boshed that in and it's working fine again.

Unfortunately again, the full beam lights aren't, so looks like I'll need a replacement divorced CIM. There's a guy in Glasgow who can program the new one in although a junkie was circling us the last time I was over.

I'm still enjoying driving it and I daresay I prefer it to the E46.

40,364 · July 26

On 07/07/2025 at 12:40, Split_Pin said:

Tech II told me the sensor at fault was the one which monitors the opening and closing of the deck lid for the hood.

Found it

I now need to work out how to remove it and if I can buy a new one.

If it needs coded in I will make myself watch Saturday Night Takeaway on repeat for a month.

That sensor looks identical to the ones on BMWs. Likewise that pump does too.

Probably all out of the same company and factory.

34,030 · July 26

19 minutes ago, SiC said:

That sensor looks identical to the ones on BMWs. Likewise that pump does too.

Probably all out of the same company and factory.

Cheers Si. The Saab one is £120 -odd so I'll try some cross-referencing!

40,364 · July 26

The correct one for my Z4 is £200!

However the one from the 1-series/others is £20-£30 and is identical sensor. Only difference is the wiring from not having the connector. So you can chop the old one off and soldering/crimp it onto the replacement.

BMW 54347190735 is the part number for that much cheaper part.

https://www.sytnerstevenagebmwparts.co.uk/p/Bmw__218i/Hall-sensor/132266649/54347190735.html

34,030 · July 26

Amazing, thanks Si!

1,256 · July 26

42 minutes ago, SiC said:

Anyone else get a Batman vibe from this…?

9,904 · July 26

4 minutes ago, MAF260 said:

Anyone else get a Batman vibe from this…?

Nah (nananananana)

34,030 · August 7

Got a new CIM fitted this morning which also required a new key. Lots of laptop and Tech 2 procedures involved.

£110 lighter but now I've a full breakfast of features working again, not least full beam lights.

34,030 · August 7

Short lived success. Indicators were very erratic, then worked OK for most of the day but now only work if you press down really hard on the stalk. The guy that fitted it said that flags a dodgy CIM. He will sort it FOC and is just down the road so no harm done. Means I can't use it for a bit though but I have a new Range Rover to play with 🙂

34,030 · August 8

Indicators still completely gubbed this morning but its going back tomorrow to try another CIM.

Once this is sorted we're good and I think it might be up for sale.

I want to get Mrs_Pin a new car (anyone got a non-soft top Beetle?) and I'll take over the Audi as its a good robust car and the great MPG offsets the thirst of the RR.

I can't really be bothered with the fact that Saab 9-3 replacement parts need to be specially coded in to work. The Audi is much more straightforward.

34,030 · August 9

Tried 2 other CIMS before one was found which worked.

Seems OK now, full breakfast restored 👍

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