Incorrect Software Can Cause DRIVEABILITY Problems, V6 Diesel (03-08-248)

WARNING: This page is about the 9-5 Arc, 4D Sedan, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2003-08-01
Reference number: 03-08-248

INCORRECT SOFTWARE CAN CAUSE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS, V6 DIESEL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 03-08-248, Date of Issue: August 2003

SAAB:	9-5
MARKET:	See separate list

SUBJECT

Incorrect software can cause driveability problems, V6 diesel

CARS AFFECTED

Saab 9-5 with engine alternative D308L updated with new software for the engine management system.

BACKGROUND

Background

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION

Poor functionality.

PROCEDURE

Before the new software is installed in model year 02 cars, first campaign 15413 and then campaign 15425 must have been carried out. (Note! Campaign 15413 does not include the water separator).

Campaign 15413 - the car's modification identity plate must be marked in box C3.

Campaign 15425 - the car's modification identity plate must be marked in box D5 (M02) and A5 (M03) respectively.

Before installation a check must be made of whether or not the car has a water separation system. The difference can be determined by the appearance of the air cleaner and air intake. A water separation system means that from M03.5 the car has an air cleaner with the new air cleaner intake.

Fig 1: Air Intake With Water Separator

Fig 2: Air Intake Without Water Separator

When installing, the question of whether or not the car has a water separator will appear in Tech2, and the correct choice must be made.

Software CS3MIKN4 must be used for cars without water separator.
Software CS3MIKN3 must be used for cars with water separator.

Both software items are available in TIS2000, edition 2003-1, update 2.