Saab 9-3 V6 ECU Replacement and Programming

[@MON-DTG]

Definitely the most overwhelming part of this hobby. More ecu and tech 2 content please Jacob. Lots of us have no clue starting out, cheers

[@AutoAutopsy]

It definitely can be a bit overwhelming - I’ll try to keep doing more like these on items I haven’t yet done content on

[@SergeantZaf03]

Praying someday you’ll get another 2.8T Saab! I miss the content

[@AutoAutopsy]

I’d love to! Great engine 🔥

[@sanfordturbo]

Wish your video was out a few months back when I had to perform this process myself. Tech2 is the bomb! Wish I purchased one earlier.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Sorry I was late! Lol

[@racerboy2212]

Great info Jacob! I need a Tech II in my life!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks. It’s a great investment! See ya next weekend the meet

[@josephsantos2037]

Thank you, Sir.

[@AutoAutopsy]

🙌🏼

[@JohnDoesGarage]

I'm still trying to get Global TIS setup on my laptop so I can use my Tech 2.

[@AutoAutopsy]

I recommend joining the Tech2 Facebook group for assistance!

[@ra1npod]

@JohnDoesGarage if you’d like I’d be happy to help you. I have a method I do that usually works for modern setups!

[@thejsgarage]

How about XWD models? I’ve heard you need a lawicel cable to be able to flash the XWD OS if you’re using an FWD donor Ecu?

[@AutoAutopsy]

You’ll need to ensure the part numbers are the same. To my knowledge, it needs to be a XWD ECU. This car was XWD and the owner bought a XWD ECU

[@thejsgarage]

@@AutoAutopsy okay that’s what I was hoping! Thank you!

[@JonathanDiaz-vm5mb]

Can you do a video on how to fix all warnings on dash (traction control,tpms, etc

[@AutoAutopsy]

I would be tough to do that, since they’re all caused by different things (in most cases). If you have a specific recommendation, I can try to point you to a video or make one if I can

[@JonathanDiaz-vm5mb]

@ I hooked it up and it doesn’t show codes even if the engine light pops up

[@markvankampen1794]

they go bad all the time on the 2.8 im afraid its simply a matter of time. Ask at ESaabParts they have a good spot to fix these ;) common faults on any E55 (ME9.6 ECU) also used on cadillacs but then without the turbo hardware are U2105 and any singular injector error or cilinder banks missing codes

[@AutoAutopsy]

Good info 👊🏼👍🏼

[@jakubkrawczyk6605]

why did you sell the 9-3 turbo x??

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep! kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzCg2WjedilpZIsi=UkbzQw-K1AP11aVK

[@jakubkrawczyk6605]

@AutoAutopsy Ok 👍👌

[@mjolner9001]

How do you know if it’s the ECU? I’ve got misfires on 5 of 6 cylinders and P0201 injector circuit. Where do you recommend sourcing an ECU?

[@AutoAutopsy]

esaabparts is a good source. I would start by putting your codes into google and going from there. the 2.0's, for example, also show a series of codes that indicate a bad eco

[@saabieauto331]

What symptoms was the car having?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Idle misfire. An ecu was not his first part he tried for the repair

[@saabieauto331]

@ a consistently misfired and would not stop? Having the same problems at the moment not my plugs or coils, but I’m almost certain it’s my ECU.

[@Mk3lyfestyle]

Anyway to contact you? I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 aero v6 that has a bad abs module. I replaced it but still won’t start does it have to be reprogrammed

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yes, it needs to be programmed. My email and Instagram are in the video description

[@magnificent7238]

From where did you get the new ecu?

[@AutoAutopsy]

The owner here bought this on eBay. Generally speaking, esaabparts is the best place to buy an ecu

[@dandyfi4076]

Did some kind of licensing fee have to be paid to put in the new ECU?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I’m not exactly sure what you mean, but no. It’s the cost of the ECU

[@browserrr1]

Putting an ECU at about the hottest place of the vehicle, what could possibly go wrong? Oh wait!!

[@AutoAutopsy]

🤣🤣

[@anthonyferra7907]

Problem with the 2.8 ECU isnt necessarily heat, its vibration that kills these.

[@davidjackson3221]

🏁🏁🏁📽️😁👍

[@AutoAutopsy]

🫡🙌🏼