Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2004 SAAB 9-3. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Software problems |
Constant random recurrence of error codes p2122 and p2138 (either together or on their own) which results in the car switching to low power mode, with very low acceleration which makes it very dangerous to merge into traffic, pull out of stops, red lights, etc. Read details...
The keyless entry and alarm system have not been working. They started slowing down in working, but then the keyless entry module (the actual key) just stopped. I changed the battery on the key, yet it still does not work. This has been going on for so long. Read details...
My car stalls while accelerating or deacelerating and the cannot be restarted. Dealer now has the auto and has indicated it is the main module and cannot be repaired. The car is a 2004 SAAB convertible 2. 0t 9 3. The car was leased on April 23, 2004. Read details...