Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Starting System
- Adjustment/Replacement
- Component location
- Starter motor (4)
- Ignition Switch Module (20)
- Instrument panel electrical center 22 (IPEC)
- Fuse 1, fuse box in the dashboard 22
- Fuse 2, fuse box in the dashboard 22
- Start inhibitor switch, automatic in 245 (77)
- Transmission range switch, automatic (245)
- Fuse 4, electrical center engine bay 342
- Fuse 6, engine bay fuse box 342
- Fuse 31, engine bay main fuse box 342, maxifuse
- Switch, clutch, start immobilizer (411)
- Relay, +50 (517)
- SID (541)
- Trionic, 4-cyl petrol, switch A (589A)
- Control module, PSG 16, 4-cyl diesel, switch K (595K)
- Unit, steering wheel assembly (703)
- Control module, Simtec, Z18XE, switch B (705B)
- Steering Column Lock (708)
- Connector H4-3
- Connector H24-2 (T8)
- Connector H24-3 (PSG16)
- Connector H24-4 (Simtec)
- Connector H33-1
- Connector H102-1
- Crimp J69, instrument harness
- Crimp connection J70, instrument harness
- Crimp J78, dashboard harness
- Crimp J93, main harness
- Crimp J232, adapter harness, Simtec
- Grounding point G40
- Fault diagnosis, general
- Fault diagnosis, Symptoms
- Special Tools
- Technical Data
- Technical description
Factory Service Tools
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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.