Interesting aside, which shows how good the "warranty" is. New Zealand, courtesy of the GM / Holden. I bought my model 2008 9-3 used/second-hand (produced October '07), in June 2018. November 2018, 10 + years after the car was produced, the local dealer replaced the airbag at no cost to me. Including the Dealership, "courtesy-with-a smile". Outstanding !!
I reached out to Orio and mentioned I don’t believe the recall had been done. I have an 03 as well and put an 06 aero wheel on the car. I mentioned this to them and they still sent me a free airbag to my local Saab guy to install. Don’t know if I just got lucky but it’s worth a shot.
@@AutoAutopsy I was definitely impressed. Wasn’t hard to deal with like they could have made it if they wanted to. Everyone I was in contact with was extremely helpful and nice.
How do you verify the recall has been done? I have the Carfax for my 2006 9-3 and there is no mention of it. Is there a serial number range of the airbags that are bad?
Here in Sweden there are no recalls for SAAB cars because no one wants to take responsibility. But when it comes to replacing the airbags, are there other airbags that fit the SAAB 93 and 95? Like how do I know the mechanic won't just put in another Takata airbag? And if I would myself replace it, how would I find an airbag and know that it's not a Takata airbag?
Hey, i have been watching so many of ur videos fixing my own saab. i have a new issue tho. i have a check engine light with no power around 2500rmps and up. it seems like a limp mode. plus the ac won’t work when this happens. do u have any suggestions by any chance? been bugging me for couple weeks now…
So I live in Switzerland and upgraded the steering wheel in my 2004 Saab 9-3. The new steering wheel also has the "newer" airbag. But I have no idea, if the recall has been made. Is there a possible way to check that? Bought the airbag from facebook marketplace.
Haven't replaced an air bag on a 9-3 but needed to access the dash module on my sons 2000 9-3 turbo which requires removing the airbag and forgot to disconnect the battery. When we put it all back together we had an airbag alarm and had to pay $50 for a guy with a Tech 2 to have the alarm reset. SAABs don't like to have the airbag removed without disconnecting the battery.
I was wondering about that. Mine hasn’t faded but it sure seems to scratch easily. I don’t even remember touching it but it has lots of little scratches.
My Saab/GM dealer sent me a notice for my 2008 9-3. Good job with no cost. Seems lucky. Thanks for posting.
nice
Interesting aside, which shows how good the "warranty" is. New Zealand, courtesy of the GM / Holden.
I bought my model 2008 9-3 used/second-hand (produced October '07), in June 2018. November 2018, 10 + years after the car was produced, the local dealer replaced the airbag at no cost to me. Including the Dealership, "courtesy-with-a smile". Outstanding !!
Great!
I reached out to Orio and mentioned I don’t believe the recall had been done. I have an 03 as well and put an 06 aero wheel on the car. I mentioned this to them and they still sent me a free airbag to my local Saab guy to install. Don’t know if I just got lucky but it’s worth a shot.
oh wow! should have tried that
@@AutoAutopsy I was definitely impressed. Wasn’t hard to deal with like they could have made it if they wanted to. Everyone I was in contact with was extremely helpful and nice.
How do you verify the recall has been done? I have the Carfax for my 2006 9-3 and there is no mention of it. Is there a serial number range of the airbags that are bad?
I reached out to Orio and mentioned I don’t believe the recall was done, and they sent me a one for free.
contact Orio with your VIN
Thanks so much for posting this vid. Piece of cake to replace my audio controls on my steering wheel thanks to you! You’re hot!
Here in Sweden there are no recalls for SAAB cars because no one wants to take responsibility.
But when it comes to replacing the airbags, are there other airbags that fit the SAAB 93 and 95? Like how do I know the mechanic won't just put in another Takata airbag? And if I would myself replace it, how would I find an airbag and know that it's not a Takata airbag?
Hey, i have been watching so many of ur videos fixing my own saab. i have a new issue tho. i have a check engine light with no power around 2500rmps and up. it seems like a limp mode. plus the ac won’t work when this happens. do u have any suggestions by any chance? been bugging me for couple weeks now…
1. check engine light 2. no power in high rmp 3. no AC
get the code read, put the code in google, and see what solutions come up!
So I live in Switzerland and upgraded the steering wheel in my 2004 Saab 9-3. The new steering wheel also has the "newer" airbag. But I have no idea, if the recall has been made. Is there a possible way to check that? Bought the airbag from facebook marketplace.
send the VIN to orio
Awesomeness Jacob👏👏👏
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Haven't replaced an air bag on a 9-3 but needed to access the dash module on my sons 2000 9-3 turbo which requires removing the airbag and forgot to disconnect the battery. When we put it all back together we had an airbag alarm and had to pay $50 for a guy with a Tech 2 to have the alarm reset. SAABs don't like to have the airbag removed without disconnecting the battery.
oof :/
Yea I have the Takata airbag recall so I have to get the airbags replaced
I believe most GM dealerships should be able to honor that recall and get it done for you. if not, your local saab shop can
Disconnecting the battery to prevent being pryed out of the the rear window ledge the next day.
did that!
Good job! 👍🏻 Thank you! 😊
thanks
Didn't you have a Aero stearing wheel?
yes but i swapped it to this a while ago
Is saab coming back?
no lol
@@AutoAutopsy I know what happend, I guess Nevs is the only thing to trust..
SAABs must use the same airbag manufacturer as Volvos because I go a recall on my 2004 Volvo V70
yeah takata did airbags for a lot of cars
@@AutoAutopsy SAABs and Volvos don't use Takata Airbags
Just saying the quality of the new air bags after the recall is dog water logo fades after a month original quality was better
I was wondering about that. Mine hasn’t faded but it sure seems to scratch easily. I don’t even remember touching it but it has lots of little scratches.
yeah its a shame
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