It is easier to cut out a marked hole than to fill in a factory provided hole. Replace your worn out or damaged part with this Replacement Direct Fit Blower Motor Resistor - Brand New. There is one screw now visible that is threaded into the console and one that threads into the bottom of the blower motor visible after removing the glove box. Remove glove box half way, disconnect wires to glove box lamp and hose to glove box air vent. It was -10F outside so this wasn't an option.
I have read that Valeo is the original manufacturer of the Saab branded blowers so they are as good as buying the Saab brand - better since they usually cost much less! It was very clear and accurate! It is only pushed onto a rhombus shaped duct connector and pops off with a little tug. Not sure which 2003 Saab 9-3 Blower Motor Resistor are right for you? I can turn the fan speed to high but it does nothing. This information is only a summary. Every radiator that makes for their aftermarket program is original equipment on your European vehicle. Our car had only one screw but I saw the duct actually had a second screw mounting tab so yours may have two. However, the original variable speed controller unit does not fit back onto my new blower motor Valeo. The panel then slides down and rearward? I managed to remove my blower motor relatively easily.
. However, the original variable speed controller unit does not fit back onto my new blower motor Valeo. Or maybe the wrong unit was in the box, I had that happen earlier this summer with the fuel pump for my 9-5. Time to break out the meter and check for voltage. You may need to do one more step, cut your own opening, if there are obvious markings where to do this. If you would like to return an item or have questions about the process, please and one of our customer service experts will be happy to help.
Blower Motor: Do you have Automatic Climate Control you dial in a specific temperature or do you have Manual Climate control select from cooler to hotter? Do you have any advice what I need to do in this situation? Complete shipping and return policy information can be found in our. Start to finish last Sunday was about an hour for a 59 year old who had done this job once before - too recently. It was very clear and accurate! We are hear to make sure you get whatever you need for your 2003 Saab 9-3. I had the brushes eventually go out in my 9-5. Time to break out the meter and check for voltage. I checked and my blowers 40amp fuse is still good. With the motor out you'll want to lube the bottom shaft with a heavy weight oil, and then check the brushes.
Spin the motor by hand, grabbing the fins through the cabin filter housing. This can be a bit technically difficult due to the wiring routing which runs over the heater box, so alternatively you can also cut off your old one and splice this into your original harness. It is located under the dash on the passengers side. Your car does not have a speed resistor like older cars it has a blower motor speed controller instead more of a solid start device that works better. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
I can still change temp from hot to cold, get air from outside and switch it to inside and while driving I can feel the heat coming through the vents. The typical failure on these is causes the loss of one or more of the climate control fan speeds, or total loss of fan function. The screw going into the blower motor is in a deep recess making it tough to see. Not sure what the rules are on posting links to threads over on Saabcentral but this thread helped me pull the motor out. I cheaped out the first time and bought a cheaper Nordic brand that looked identical but was obviously a second.
Yours may be failing due to corrosion or brushes or it may have failed due to faulty electrics, but check the easy stuff first like I did. Any help would be greatly appreciated! What do I have to push and hold to see if a code pops up? Generally speaking, you will want a ball head Torx driver in T20 size and a battery powered headlamp for this job. Reinstall and enjoy heated air that moves!! Since 1919, Standard Motor Products has engineered a full line of engine management products, including ignition parts, sensors and on-board computers. The item must be new and in its original manufacturer packaging to be eligible for a cash refund. Valeo has had contracts with most of the major European, Domestic, and Import brands.
This is a good used unit removed from a recent crash damaged car. We sell a wide range of 9-3 Blower Motor Resistors of all the best brands in the industry at an affordable rate that fits the Price Range you are looking for. Replace your damaged parts with these brand new blower regulators. I know i have auto temp control. Some of these are tough to access, look at your new blower assembly to know where they are located. With a 2005 I'm afraid the infotainment system in your Saab is as useless as mine.
You will also need to disconnect the wires going to the courtesy light attached to this panel prior to removing it. Sent from my 9-3 Somebody told me I can check to see if my blower motor is bad or if it's an electronic piece by pushing and holding two buttons on my climate control. Removed the motor from under the dash. It never fit properly, was very noisy, and failed early due to a bad bushing I found the bronze shavings. The blower didnt give me an indication it was going bad.