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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB19999-3 BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEPOWER SEATS
1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
Power Seats
1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Power Seats
- Description
- Operation
- Trouble Shooting
- Symptom Tests
- Passenger Seat Inoperable
- Manual Adjustment Of Memory Seat Inoperable
- Memory Seat Function Faulty, Manual Seat Operation Is Okay
- Power Seat Does Not Operate When Driver's Door Opened
- Power Seat Does Not Operate When Passenger's Door Opened
- Power Seat Does Not Operate When Left Rear Door Opened
- Power Seat Does Not Operate When Right Rear Door Opened
- Self-Diagnostic System
- RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
- DTC 1535: Passenger Seat, Open/Short Circuit
- DTC 1605: Power Seat Module (PSM)
- DTC B2101: Length Adjustment Hall Effect Sensor, Short Circuit To Ground, Open Circuit, Short Circuit To Voltage
- DTC B2106: Seat Front Hall Effect Sensor, Short Circuit To Ground, Open Circuit, Short Circuit To Voltage
- DTC B2111: Seat Rear Hall Effect Sensor, Short Circuit To Ground, Open Circuit, Short Circuit To Voltage
- DTC B2116: Backrest Angle Adjustment Hall Effect Sensor, Short Circuit To Ground, Open Circuit, Short Circuit To Voltage
- DTC B2142: Length Adjustment Motor, Open/Short Circuit To Ground
- DTC B2147: Backrest Incline Motor, Open/Short Circuit To Ground
- DTC B2152: Seat Rear Motor, Open/Short Circuit To Ground
- DTC B2157: Seat Front Motor, Open/Short Circuit To Ground
- Removal & Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.