Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon) | Forum profile

I must admit to being an advocate of petrol over diesel, and not just on Saabs. The issues on the old engines were sludge related because the recommended oil was semi synthetic and this caused excessive wear. How much of a rework the new engines are over the old is not something I can't answer but fully synthetic oil is standard now and that makes a big difference to both engine and turbo life. I'm on my third Saab, the first a 9-5...

Well I cranked up the n/s headlight 3 full turns and the o/s 2 turns, and no one has flashed me on the way home tonight. Not sure how much better they are, as I was stuck behind several cars on the lanes, but will report back when I get a clear run. Have to say the light still looked dull though. Also noticed that the car in front, an old BMW, was lighting up the hedge to the side much higher than I was, so I suspect it's beam pattern as...

What bit of the existing key is broken? If the transponder is OK then the other key may work alongside it and a dealer could marry it to your car. Only dealers seem to have the Tech2 computer. They are rare in private hands. Cost of Tech2 is around £2500 - $3500!!

you're right that does seem the only option. I'll look into it.

Many thanks for that. the wiring diagram is just the ticket.

Macgyver, That's correct - both H7s. There are plenty of places out there so you should be able to get them at a good price - Googling 'Osram Nightbreaker' should find you the best deal. I'll dig up some links after brekky. Rick

I upgraded my Vectras headlights with Osram silverstar +50% bulbs, they were great compared to std bulbs. They are still available but the newer version are Osram Nightbreaker bulbs. A pair of H7 for dipped beam can be purchased from ebay for as little aS £13. not a bad upgrade for the money - when safety is a concern I would say its hard to put a price. I hope they are easier to change than the Vectra ... you needed Jeremy Beadle to lend a...

Sorted that thanks very much guys

Here is a wiring diagram may help

QUOTE(sgould @ 17 Nov 2009, 22:35 ) Always assuming that your self levelling hasn't failed. If it has the lights drop to the lowest position. But if this happens you should get a warning message on the dash. But if one thing has failed........? Don't think she'll have self levelling, that's only present on the HID Xenon lights. Angie said in her first post that she doesn't have Xenons.