MIU - Fault Symptom

2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT)SECTION MIU - Fault Symptom
MIU - fault symptom

1. MIU - Fuel gauge does not indicate full tank

Cars affected:
Saab 9-3 (9440) 4D up to 51012606 with 58-litre tank
Saab 9-3 (9440) CV up to 56004405 with 58-litre tank

Background:

Due to faulty parameters in MIU, the tank gauge does not indicate a full tank, even though it is full.

Procedure:

Carry out "Add" ICM with Tech2 version 113.000 or later.

Note:
New parameters in MIU introduced as of VIN 51012607 (4D) and 56004406 (CV).

2. MIU - Display goes black periodically when the light switch is turned off

Cars affected:
Saab 9-3 (9440) M03-M04 with ICM1 or ICM2

Background:

Due to faulty parameters in ICM, the information display in MIU can go black periodically.

Procedure:

Carry out Add ICM with Tech2 version 117.000 or later.

Note:
New improved light parameters introduced as of M05.
RENDER: 1.0x

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