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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20039-3 CONVERTIBLE (9400) L4-2.0L TURBO (2.0 HOT)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTA/T - SHIFT FLARE/HARD/DELAYED/INCORRECT SHIFTING
2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT)
A/T - Shift Flare/Hard/Delayed/Incorrect Shifting
2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT)SECTION A/T - Shift Flare/Hard/Delayed/Incorrect Shifting
Bulletin Number: 440-2498 utg.2
Date: October 2005
Market: all
General fault diagnosis for automatic transmission
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 M03-04 with 5-speed automatic transmission
Background
The 5-speed automatic transmission has displayed a number of fault symptoms which are compiled in the following list of symptoms. The procedure descriptions are included in the table below.
If the slightest doubt exists over whether the complaint is justified or whether the gearbox is performing normally, make a comparison with another car of the same type.
Symptom description
Hard, delayed and incorrect shifting, rising engine speed during shifting with various symptoms.
Procedure
Refer to the list of fault symptoms shown and to the table for procedures. There is a checklist at the end of the document which must be completed and enclosed with replaced gearboxes.
Checklist
The list shown is to be completed and enclosed with the replaced gearbox
Warranty/Time Information
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.
Disclaimer
Date: October 2005
Market: all
General fault diagnosis for automatic transmission
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 M03-04 with 5-speed automatic transmission
Background
The 5-speed automatic transmission has displayed a number of fault symptoms which are compiled in the following list of symptoms. The procedure descriptions are included in the table below.
If the slightest doubt exists over whether the complaint is justified or whether the gearbox is performing normally, make a comparison with another car of the same type.
Symptom description
Hard, delayed and incorrect shifting, rising engine speed during shifting with various symptoms.
Procedure
Refer to the list of fault symptoms shown and to the table for procedures. There is a checklist at the end of the document which must be completed and enclosed with replaced gearboxes.
Checklist
The list shown is to be completed and enclosed with the replaced gearbox
Warranty/Time Information
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.
Disclaimer
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.