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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20059-3 LINEAR (9440) L4-2.0L TURBO (2.0T)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - BODY AND FRAMECONVERTIBLE TOP CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCONTROL MODULE, STC (565)
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0t)
Control Module, STC (565)
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0t)SECTION Control Module, STC (565)
Control Module, STC (565)
Location:
Main Task
The driver requests the opening or closing of the soft top with the switch or the remote control. The STC control module operates the soft top hydraulically using information from a number of position sensors integrated in the mechanism's cylinders.
Type
The control module has a microprocessor. Refer to Control module, General description (link). The module is SPS programmable.
A. Connector K27A, vehicle
B. Connector K27B, soft top
Connect
Diagram
Control Module, STC (565)
Control Module, STC (565):
Connector K1
Connector K2
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.