Supplement To Pre-Delivery Service - Remote Control Does Not Work (100-2467)

SUPPLEMENT TO PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE - REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Supplement to pre-delivery service

CARS AFFECTED

1. Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D M04 within Vehicle Identification Number range 41000088 - 41033108
2. Saab 9-3 (9440) CV M04 within Vehicle Identification Number range 46000487 - 46011570

BACKGROUND

The ignition switch unit's center spring plate can, in isolated cases, jam in the lower position. If the plate jams in the lower position when the key has been taken from the ignition switch the radio is not switched off and the remote control does not work.

PARTS REQUIRED

For replacement of ignition switch (estimated defective production issue 2%):

12 801 010 Ignition switch

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

   Keep the key as close as possible to the ignition switch to avoid diagnostic trouble codes being generated in the CIM.

2. Push a finger into the ignition switch and press down the spring plate in the center of the ignition switch.
3. Feel to check that the plate is easy to press down and that it springs back without jamming.
4. If the plate jams or binds, replace the ignition switch in accordance with WIS - Group 3. Electrical System - Theft protection - Adjustment/Replacement - Ignition switch unit.

WARRANTY/TIME INFORMATION

• Checking the ignition switch unit is included in pre-delivery service and cannot be used for warranty claims.
• In the case of ignition switch unit replacement and if the car is within the warranty period, use the following information to fill out the claim:
  1. Failed Object: 34010
  2. Fault/Reason code: 27
  3. Location code: 09 (US=...)
  4. Warranty Type (US):
  5. Repair/Action code: 01
  6. Labor Operation (US): 3401002
  7. Time: 0.5 hr