"EURO" Shop Couldn't Fix it...in a YEAR?? (Saab Injector MISFIRE)

Another Saab V6 TURBO!
This one starts up and runs...but only on 5 CYLINDERS...
Code P0203 - Injector 3 Circuit Fault.
How hard can this be to diagnose?
Well a "Specialty Euro" shop couldn't figure it out in a YEAR!!!
Customer got fed up and towed it to PHAD from over 3 hours away.
Let's dive in and FOLLOW THE DATA.
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[@daveboscher3795]

Ivan, you and Eric O South Man Auto are both on another level when fixing cars. Huge respect to you both.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Yep 👍...and Scanner Danner. The three of my favorites.

[@htownblue11]

“That feeling of defeat when you repair and a different trouble code pops up…..then you find it’s a simple fix! WIN!”

[@miketrigiani9743]

Good day Ivan. I want to thank you for keeping those Saabs running. I am a former Saab District Manager in Western Canada, and I absolutely loved our products. They were pretty darn good vehicles even when GM took over and I had great dealers and employees who were « true believers » that kept the faith. Thank you once again, and hello to all our European friends who continue to drive these wonderful cars.

[@MFKR696]

"True Believer" isn't a compliment, just so's ya know.... That's what they call Military personnel who drank the Kool-Aid, which is funny considering that Saab-proper's bread and butter is military equipment.

[@johnrooney1749]

We have in Lancashire the Lancashire Saab owners club run by S. Alty .John Rooney st Anne's Lancashire UK

[@edwinlomonaco6754]

I can't tell you how many times I've gotten cars from dealerships who can't figure out the car or misdiagnoses the car. Just last week I had a VW Tiguan Diesel. Dealer said it needed an engine due to oil leak that took the engine out. We got it in. Found an oil thermostat broken and leaking. Along with 4 broken off water pump bolts. So we replaced the oil thermostat. Extracted and installed new water pump bolts. Filled it with oil. And no engine required. The quote from the dealer was 20k. No joke. All in we charged him 1k. Saved that customer 19k. Could you imagine?

[@angelcelis9090]

I got charged 4 thousand for a motor that doesn’t work from a family member and that family member is acting like I’m ripping him off wow some people need to stay away from mechanics until they are good enough to charge people lol.

[@billmalec]

2006 VW Jetta TDI. Shifting badly. I suspected DSG shifting mechanism problem. Dealer said it needed a transmission. Took it to a known TDI guy. He 'reset' the shifter mechanism(mechatronics) and added a bit of oil. Been working perfectly for 2 years now. $85 fix...

[@mikefoehr235]

Crazy

[@edwinlomonaco6754]

@Bill Malec Yes sir. Been there done that.

[@frankvoynar6427]

Yeah,.. These are simply dealership horror stories or for that matter anybody that doesn't know what the hell they are doing. as a old school dealer tech felt pity for the customer especially when they went out of warranty. Hay.. they had kids to feed...

[@farmermiyagi1338]

I had one similar to this last year. Customer had his truck at another shop for a year and then brought it to me, 3 hours later it was fixed. His words: "are you shitting me?!? I don't know whether to kiss you or go slap the shit out of that other guy!" It was all wiring problems. Nice diag Ivan.

[@erik_dk842]

The first shop probably didn't work 3 hours in total on the truck.

[@user-ee1ki5lz5e]

was it a Japanese tractor truck?

[@Chu3505]

These days,if you want your car diagnosis and fixes correctly.You should always tries to findings an Independent diagnostic mechanic likes Ivan first.You should not going to those manufacturers corporations businesses garages.They’ll diagnose it wrong or they’ll charges you an arm and a leg in $..to fixes.

[@user-ee1ki5lz5e]

@@Chu3505 what the f is a manufacturers corporations business garage?

[@Chu3505]

@@user-ee1ki5lz5e Cars brands manufacturers dealerships mechanics.Every cars brands corporations have it own dealerships garages to fixes warranties and regulations cars models brands recall..

[@alex1949]

It's amazing that cars from hours away are brought to you has become the norm rather than the exception. It shows the level of respect people have for your skills and reputation.

[@watershed44]

@alex1949 It also shows us how terrible most auto repair shops are in the USA today. I would say MAYBE 10-20% of them are reasonably competent to do average diagnostic repair work. That's third world level.

[@alex1949]

@@watershed44 I would agree with you mostly, but from my experiences, the 20% figure is too high. A month ago, a "tech" condemned the transmission of my sister in law's Acura. I found an intermittent crank sensor. Replaced it and did a crank-cam relearn, now it's fixed. Just did maintenance on my "free" Kia Amanti. It was at 3 shops over 1.5 years, including the dealer. Was told computer, harness, bad engine, etc. So it was given to me to do whatever. Found fault at throttle body harness, and throttle body itself. Just put in another 40K miles on it. Just 2 of many personal experiences. And I'm DIY. 😁

[@watershed44]

@@alex1949 Bingo..I can't even find an independent shop that can properly life my 1996 VW Golf, the last place crushed the rocker panels by actually placing the lift claw on the rocker panel itself! Not the pinch weld section with an arrow on it! It is really that bad!

[@alex1949]

@@watershed44 ouch! Back in the mid 90s, a shop did the exact same thing to my dad's 84 BMW 318i. It was barely 10 years old at the time. This was around the time I started to figure out how to do my own work, because of crap like this. This was my era of Chilton's and Haynes manuals at the local library. I wanted to learn how to do it right.

[@jamiepatterson1214]

"That's your problem lady." You've spent way too much time with Eric O. 😄 Amazing how you, Eric, and Ray have no, or little, trouble diagnosing problems dealerships can't seem to find. And it starts with a scan tool and a wiring diagram.

[@brentg8600]

Ray is not on the same level

[@johnt.848]

Pretty sure that phrase originated on Mythbusters first.

[@jamesmccord3294]

who is ray?

[@jluna1279]

@@jamesmccord3294 @rainmanraysrepairs

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@brentg8600 you are correct. However, he produces quality/honest repairs. I know he watches Eric O. I'm sure owning his own shop, he'll just improve!

[@mazdaman1286]

Check out Various ECU repair sites in the UK. They repair yours so you just plug it back in. They have GM ones on the shelf if need be. Friend over there says check plugs coil, injector, continuity then send the ECU away for repair GBP @ 180

[@josegalindo5982]

Which UK sites?

[@mazdaman1286]

ECU testing, BBa reman. ECU doctor, Autotronics

[@faxmen09]

Ivan, your Saab diagnosis of computer and ebay motors replacement part repair approved of by Ray Migliozzi. :) Sitting at a Euro chop for a year...stunning. Can't imagine what a 3 hour tow would cost. But, at least in the end a positive result for the owner. Nice job, again.

[@aamechanic8154]

Both injectors share a common B+ feed. That's why they both showed power when you jumped a single pin. Great vid as usual 👌

[@bernardaflores1720]

Bingo winner here!

[@alext8828]

B+ feed is common on Saabs. It can be a trap for the uninitiated.

[@tonymusolino2369]

Unfortunately we live in a world where up is down, down is up, and car mechanics…aren’t…it’s always great to see a master craftsman at work. Good job.

[@karlschroen392]

In my experience most shops cannot do in depth diagnosis, they just do basic code reads and visual inspections and then fire off the parts cannon. I've been trying to diagnose my sisters bmw x3 intermittent crank no start condition after two different bmw specialty shops couldn't figure it out. One of them wanted $1500 to take the valve cover off even though it's an electrical problem lol.

[@cwstout1]

Steep learning curve on the previous Saab paid off. You sir are amazing with all your techno wizardry.

[@marcdrouillard4055]

Hey Ivan! Wasn't it great to be able to say: "There's your Problem Lady!!" Every time I get to say that it makes my week!!

[@rtumark]

You have to say it in Eric’s voice too. At least that’s what I do with my family. They think i’m nuts.

[@marcdrouillard4055]

@@rtumark I do that with the voice and my family thinks I am nuts too!! I guess that makes two of us among many others I am sure!!

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

@@rtumark 😊

[@watershed44]

@marcdrouillard4055 That's a legendary phrase...that PAYS!

[@sts973007]

Thank You sooo much Ivan for your expertise!!! Now I can finally enjoy my SAAB!!!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

My pleasure! I hope it keeps running smoothly for a long time 👍😎

[@CycloneCyd]

Well, now you know where to take it next time you have an issue. Take a look at my channel - loads of 9-3 stuff that might help you out one day. You too @Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics (I hope you don't mind me blowing my own trumpet on your patch)

[@skillz1855]

Amazing how well you know scoping, back door checking, and programming.

[@AD-T]

Last week I had a duramax come in from another shop same thing they had it for almost a year and couldn’t figure it out . I did the Ivan no parts required and diagnosed it within 20 minutes and I pressed the reductant loading reset and presto it’s fixed. They didn’t follow instructions on how to replace a nox sensor 😂

[@lvsqcsl]

My dad and I ran our business very similar to how you do it, Ivan. When we had customers come in with issues we didn't think we could handle, we knew where to send them. I know the area you live in is somewhat sparsely populated (it is just BEAUTIFUL and you live a distance from State College, likely where most dealerships/shops are located). If I were this shop owner and we had attempted unsuccessful repairs, I would have handed this man your business card or directed him to your website AFTER I returned him the money he paid for unsuccessful repairs. Under NO circumstances would I have even THOUGHT of keeping his car a year. Even if I didn't get any repeat business, I wouldn't have a disgruntled customer. I am surprised you buy stuff from Flea Bay, my guy. I figured Flagship 1 would be a better choice. Oh! Wait! You've given them several chances! Great video!

[@miscbits6399]

The usual reason for Saab problems is "it's a Saab" - but this is a GM car with GM electronics, wearing a Saab badge

[@jfv65]

Isn't this that funky V6 with turbo that is only driven by the exhaust from 1 cylinder bank? I would take a genuine Saab 2.3L 16V 4inline over this V6.

[@miscbits6399]

@@jfv65 yes - and Saab mechanics HATE these cars with a passion

[@Andy-ms9vi]

Making the reason for this Saab's problems "it's a GM" .

[@emmettturner9452]

I was wondering why he is using GM tools on a SAAB.

[@jimhaines8370]

Just matter of time before they are all gone between age rust rot and wear and parts no longer available anywhere. If not for GM blowing huge sums of cash to keep them going they would went under 20 years earlier

[@Frank-pv1hp]

You've made yourself the SAAB king!

[@paulstandaert5709]

Ivan, I don't know what you know about furnaces, but I just got two condos to work on where the electric heat in the furnace doesn't function. When switching to heat on the thermostat, it would pop the 5 amp fuse from the 24v transformer. I didn't have time to work on it thoroughly yet, and i was not the one who called for help, but even after I explained that there is a dead short somewhere, the repair guy went through numerous fuses and smoked two transformers. After they left with a misdiagnosis, I finally got the chance to look at them myself yesterday. It took me awhile of tracing wires, but the problems and solutions were quite simple. The "board" that one of the furnaces has was supposedly bad and causing the short circuit. Nope. It was just not quite wired right. I heard "your thermostat is bad." "The fuse blowing is because of your heating coils"... Nevermind that the low voltage fuse is what was popping. "The board is bad." It's frustrating what "repair shops" are not capable of. I am just a redneck hillbilly guy with no certifications or license and i figured out the problem and created a solution.

[@volvo09]

And that's the kind of silly issue that will leave someone with a "you need a new furnace, this is beyond repair"

[@shozdott]

yah prob just bad wire from stat or wire to contactor .... both 24v

[@mechanicalsuntheoneyouknow]

sadly, Industry professionals are dying breed. Excellent diagnosis as usual Ivan. I see technical workmanship issues daily.

[@inothome]

We all know your troubleshooting skills are top notch, but lets take it to the next level. How about repairing these bad ECUs? This ECU is an easy one, hard fault on the #3 injector driver circuit. Digi-Key and Mouser can be your new best friends!

[@simonilett998]

The scope showed a signal on both injector control wires when you were front probing the ecu connector due to the injectors sharing a common power feed wire. Test light provided power up one control wire, through that injector, through the common supply wire, back down through the other injector and out it's control wire, then back to your scope👍🇦🇺

[@georgecaspira3637]

I have a feeling you will be seeing more of these cars in the coming years.. good for business.

[@miscbits6399]

Those and older Volvos....

[@mikeafa1]

I'm sure of it. Stock up on those ECM's!

[@alstirling69]

You should open up a Euro specialist shop now..! You are now the Euro Guru!! :-)

[@wyattoneable]

Oh man, when you got to "emulators" you lost me. (ha ha) That repair was quite involved because of the need to reprogram the computer. Good for you that you can do all this!

[@salahabdulselam556]

come oooon ivan we were waiting for a "surgery" on the ECM hahah... i wanted to meet the driver in ECM hahah ... next time you will open it up? what do you think ? witth great respect ivano kudos from ethiopia👍

[@gfbemc0256]

Yes, I want to see the inside of the ECM & understand why the driver is not being replaced.

[@flatdaddio]

Great video! Most shops can't fix things like that because they have not taken the time to learn. You are many levels above most shops.

[@Stoney3K]

When I heard the air whooshing when Ivan revved the engine I was already thinking "turbo boost leak", the pipe probably just popped off because the turbo could make decent boost pressure.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

That was the secondary air pump lol

[@Bierkameel]

Nice to see that you still support these great cars. I own a 9-3 Aero from 2009 with the real Saab 2.0T engine and I love it, we have a lot of Saab lovers with real tech2's over here in the Netherlands so fixing them is not really a problem.

[@user-ee1ki5lz5e]

the 2.0T sucks; way too slow and small for such large and heavy car

[@richchristie3091]

@@user-ee1ki5lz5e Az

[@johnschreiber1574]

Don't kid yourself. That's a real GM 2.0T. "The new 9-3 departed from the Saab H / EcoPower engine used previously for a new 2.0 L inline-four engine Ecotec engine from General Motors' for the petrol-powered models." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Ecotec_engine But is is still better than the V6 pig.

[@markwitte6458]

zo te zien zijn ze het niet met je eens.ze zien liever een 5.7 L v8 met 170pony's 😂

[@Delta_project05]

@1 11 except it really isn't, the linear b207 Is admittedly slower but the arc and aero have plenty of get up and go, and they aren't a nightmare to work on like the 2.8

[@tomlewis3658]

The end result is a happy customer and also, I think a happy Ivan. Very cool that your investment in learning how to configure that software (like knowing how to manage the settings files and Java version) paid off.

[@belowzeros]

the programming parts of these vids are so interesting. such clunky process for eeprom programming in the field it's nuts.

[@apbren]

After owning many Saabs, I really miss the quirkiness of them. Always fun to drive with smooth turbos!

[@nwtobbe]

Nicely done. Sadly the Saabs is slowly dying off.. Here in Sweden I would say it's the rust, expensive mechanics and bad drivers that kills them. Btw.. is this the first video you use the seat belt when test driving? ;-)

[@seancole7827]

im loving the Tech2 and TIS on a laptop, i need to get that setup for my 9-3

[@En-Pea-Sea]

Your bonus footage last few months has been great content. Love your stuff Ivan.

[@gilliganzyland577]

Laughed when it went into limp home mode on the test drive, as I knew exactly what had happened...I had exactly the same problem after replacing the turbo on an Insignia V6 (essentially the same GM HFV6 engine), and didn't check the inlet ducting clamps! Good job Ivan, thanks for the videos.

[@volvo09]

For why both your traces went up at once when you tested the ECU connector pins, because the fuel injectors are fed a common power, you gave the circuit power through your test light, so all the fuel injector wires would have been energized, through that injector wire. I think I got the quiz right, 😆

[@IO-zz2xy]

Great diag Ivan. I hope the customer goes back to shop and demands they look at your vid and tells the what a bunch of wankers they are and that he expects some recompense for his hardship of no car for a year. Regards from South Africa

[@terrya6486]

On old equipment that has had lots of hands in it I always add 1 to 1.5 hours to check everything that I can get to look for other problems. I would have done spark plugs and oil change on this car for sure. Extended test drives also. After 40 years I have learn a few things !

[@timm7885]

A 3 hour tow...they really love their SAAB. Almost a year is ridiculous but the customer is in control and can or should be able to leave anytime.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

That blue high-performance air pipe should be good for at least +5 horsepower.

[@edwardsmith9049]

Mr Ivan it's so sad 😭😭😭 that people take there car's to dealership to have them say I don't know what is wrong with it. To have the customer to finally realized 😭😭😭 that it would have been cheaper to bring the Euro Car's to you from the start. Mr Ivan you are a very detailed specialist mechanic and people know this because you stand by your work!!!!!!

[@justliberty4072]

A real Saab story.

[@JohnDoesGarage]

The GM era Saabs are notorious for ECM failures due to heat. There are videos about putting heat shields on the ECMs for the four cylinder cars but I haven't seen any for the six cylinder cars. I have a 2006 9-3 with the 2.0 and I'm going to see if I can relocate the ECM to a better location, but that remains to be seen. Great video.

[@georgecaspira3637]

Mercedes had an issue too, their ECM was on top of the engine and the heat cycles cracked the solder inside the unit, so it was an intermittent fault, nightmare at first to work out what was going on. DiagnoseDan has a video, really interesting.

[@dcomputers]

@george caspira I don't understand why mercedes started putting it on top of the engine intake. Thats a bad spot to put a computer. And their trans computer inside the hot transmission fluid is even more strange.

[@Alpha06R]

The ECMs on those Saabs and Mercedes, as well as Volvo and other OEMs were made by Bosch. They are weak overall, no matter the mounting position of the ECM. I have a customer that have a 2005 Volvo S40 with the B5254T3 (5 Cyl, Turbo) and the ECM (Bosch Motronic 9) was replaced 5 times because they die relatively soon, and those are mounted on the Air Filter Housing, so they are cooled from the intake air. I don't see many Delphi, Denso or Siemens ECM/PCMs failing at the same rate the Bosch's do.

[@dcomputers]

@@Alpha06R what failure did the ecu have?

[@volvo09]

That looks like a horrendous spot for an ECU Heat, constant high frequency vibration, only worse place would be bolting it to the exhaust manifold...

[@billbyrd9845]

Anytime I hear about a car being in a shop for an extended period (a year!), I get suspicious. I can't imagine any kind of legitimate shop making space for a car they can't fix. And, I can't imagine any customer being willing or able to leave a car that long. Got to be another side to that story. That takes nothing away from your ability to fix it.

[@prostonaukulele4570]

We had a car for 6 months straight, customer had few other cars and this one was fixed in few other shops. We were working on its in some free time, until we've found problem. It was Saab 9-3 cabrio with dying engine every few hours. First time i've seen something like this and hopefully last time, damn nightmare on diagnosis

[@vincentrisalvato9921]

THATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE A PEICE OF EURO SHIT, ONLY BUY A REAL AMERICAN MADE VEHICLES....

[@LesReeves]

As for the "Specialist Shop" they should be called out over all Social media platforms so other people don't get caught out like this customer did they don't deserve to be called "Specialists " & need to be put out of business .Hopefully your name is being put out there as a proper Specialist I know you wouldn't leave a customer hanging out there like that (1yr) thats crap Cheers Ivan another great video.

[@sts973007]

Yes I did. The Shop is called Swedish Motors, in Marietta, PA.

[@larrybe2900]

Saab might be considered an exceptional defunct variant but your solution is a bit harsh. The shop would have been wise to be the ones being Ivan's customer here a year ago.

[@richardcranium5839]

there is always 2 sides to the story and until i hear the shops i'll cringingly give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@Bellboy40]

@@richardcranium5839 I think any shop that keeps a car for a year, and it still isn't fixed, doesn't need anymore "benefit of the doubt". All doubt is gone as to their ability or willingness to fix a car.

[@jimharmon3404]

Great job Ivan. You should offer a all day class on those software packages. From install to use. Either onsite or via Zoom. There is so much info in your videos it is hard to absorb it all. I am long since retired now so maybe younger folks would catch on way faster. You have so much valuable information to share. That foreign car mechanic should definitely attend!

[@neilmurphy845]

That's ridiculous how the hell did the professional shop not know that. Scopes are a lifesaver for things like that so handy

[@JackS425]

Oh no, youre the saab guy for your area now

[@frugalprepper]

I have always done my GM programming through SPS and just load the latest/correct software which puts in the right vin. I wont do the relearns though, I normally do those with my scan tool after the fact. I haven't done a Saab before. I had now idea you could use Tech2Win for this. I will have to give it a shot next time.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video and diagnosis. I guess you are going to be the go to guy for Saabs in the Northeast. All the research you did on the last one paid off on this job for sure.

[@75L48]

No wonder they went out of business.. that ignition caught me off guard lol.

[@billziegmond4943]

Nice work my friend. You called me the regional Astra specialist. You are now rhe regional Saab specialist. Fixing the the Astra radio wiring today and owner should be able to pick it up.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

It's so sad that dealerships can't figure these problems and holds customers car for a year, come on!!! Awesome work Ivan!!!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Not only dealerships lol

[@mikeguiggey2586]

That's what you call working above the shoulders, Ivan rocks..

[@CycloneCyd]

Prince Regent, maybe. I@M the Saab King, lol 😂😂😂😂

[@grhmnz4648]

Your talent never ceases to amaze me .

[@microfarmers]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@jerryking2418]

Another brilliant diagnostic. Well done.

[@rickclayton1806]

Those non-OEM hose clamps are woefully insufficient for the air tube from the turbo to the MAF. The OEM clamps are steel and eventually rust out and need to be replaced. I have purchased "heavy duty" clamps (9/16" wide) off the Amazing web retailer that work well. The regular ones available at HD and auto parts stores are only 1/2" wide and will not develop sufficient tension. I have had that tube blow off more than once before I wised up.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

great job good explanation very helpful thanks for taking the time to share with us

[@GreyRockOne]

Very nice easy work! I've never had faith in these "specialty" shops and this is why. Another happy customer and me as a viewer! Thanks Ivan.

[@southhillfarm2795]

I have a turbo 4 wagon. Don’t want to get rid of it. Lots of GM parts. The design is very nice, beautiful ride.

[@NoWr2Run]

Wagon, NICE.

[@Ram14250]

I always enjoy your video's Ivan! You rock!

[@High_Tech_Mountain]

Excellent video brother! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@johnt.848]

Ivan is the Dr House of auto diagnostics.

[@embreesmith7613]

Thanks, Ivan. 🙂

[@allansayson5587]

To the rescue again! Thank you for your honest and excellent service!

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Outstanding work as always!

[@MrOctNot]

Quick and accurate diagnostics. Thorough: You took the time to discover and make all other needed repairs. Great job! Great work ethics. I enjoy your videos.

[@samrodian919]

Very impressed with your diagnosis my friend !

[@williamanderson6142]

Nice job,very well done👌

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Trionictuning is invaluable for ME9 cars, and the rest of the saab crowd too. Saved and replaced several ecus over the years with their help.

[@sanye7836]

Thank you Ivan for saving another Saab and my Saab, superb job!

[@raystorey3670]

WOW so much configered in so little time, Well done prof!!!

[@howiej4084]

Before I retired, I remember that every time I was given a job where someone said 'i tried this', or 'so and so fixed that', my first thought was 'oh shit, here we go'. And yes, we all have our horror stories, the best one I had was a master cylinder failure on an old school single circuit system Blowing off the intake plumbing under 7psi of boost?, you got lucky. Sometimes the test drive can be fun, or downright nerve wracking, After all your hard work, it's not like you can return a customers car with cobwebs in it. As always, great video. The bonus footage is even greater.

[@wernerdanler2742]

It looks like the last shop just slapped it together half way when they couldn't fix it after a year and the customer wanted it back. Are those engine computers actually a GM part?

[@delwhylie4748]

These people are so lucky to have a technician / mechanic of your caliber to take on these jobs. Many years back when I owned my muffler shop in a small rural area. There were two brothers our shops were in 3 very small towns about 10 miles apart. One brother that worked at the Ford dealership and the other at the Chevrolet dealership. Every time I watch your videos it reminds me of them, in the 40 years I knew them they were the go-to guys. If they could not fix it no one could. For 26 years in my shop I specialized in exhaust along with that came specialized welding aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel. I was like you if I didn't or couldn't fix it I would not charge a penny. Many of the jobs I would get were because; no one else could or would fix it. I remember when a mechanic came to my shop with a master brake cylinder from an old International truck. He had completely rebuilt it to look like new inside and out. It had a double reservoir, but it would only pump from one reservoir. I don't even know why I just stretched the spring out a few inch's placed it back inside and it pumped perfectly. He said, how did you know to do that? You fixed it in 5 minutes he had been trying to get that thing to work for many hrs. I proceeded to tell him, it was the only thing I could think of. I was as surprised as he was. After that I stretched every single spring in every single master cylinder I rebuilt. I do wonder how many old master cylinders would have kept working after a rebuild by simply stretching that spring? I seen a guy on KZbin just this past week he rebuilt a master cylinder and could not get it to pump. I kept yelling at the screen stretch out the spring. Next thing I see is him getting a new master cylinder of course the other one was returned as a core. By the time he read my comment it was to late...

[@additudeobx]

Awesome. I bet the customer was more than thrilled!!

[@alanrobison3298]

Great job Ivan!

[@daliborsacaric5258]

It is always nice to see this cars on the road, they still run, till the factory was closed many years ago... Thank you Ivan and to the owner he is taking care and spend money on that..

[@grahamcole4240]

Great job, you know what you are doing.

[@clintprice2123]

I’m so happy I found this channel, I believe it was suggested from South Main Auto. Great content here.

[@1954307]

just love the bonus footage and end comments you are the man ivan

[@DIYDaveOK]

Great as always, Ivan!

[@bernardaflores1720]

Great video, my magic 8 ball sees more Saab's coming to see you!

[@timsimon682]

True master, you know your stuff. EXP really shows, awesome job

[@markwilson3033]

My kind of mechanic, wish I was close to your location, nice work

[@eaf36]

3:06 Nice diag! I thought that hose clamp looked a little funky at the beginning - nice to be vindicated by the bonus footage!

[@rpsspain1966]

Great work, not used my old tech 2 for years, like the idea of the emulator on the laptop. good diagnostic method and correct tools for the job.

[@thomvogan3397]

I clicked on this and subscribed because I remembered you from the time you dropped by Eric's at SMA. If I recall it was another injector problem on a Buick that had the two of you scratching your heads for a while. It was great seeing two master mechanics teaming up.

[@BakhtiarDusky]

You are the man dude keep up the good work

[@moefuggerr2970]

Good work.

[@jays106]

this stuff is way over my head yet i find it so fascinating to watch him fix the electronics on vehicles i am no good with that type of stuff it amazes me that in 30 min he figured out what another shop that supposedly specializes in that type of vehicle could not figure out in a year!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thanks for the comment, and I'm glad you enjoy solving the mysteries 🙂

[@justsumguy2u]

One of the things that separates good techs from parts replacers is that the latter are afraid of wiring---they won't pull a diagram, they won't trace it, they won't do testing. Great job on the diag. On another note; notice how Saab quality and reliability slipped quite a bit once GM took over

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great diagnose strategy, Ivan! The two traces going up got my head spinning - disconnected from ECM and only the common positive on each injector, with test lamp to positive, there is a ground missing to complete the circuit. I could imagine a return across the two injectors, but still need the ground - I'm missing something. Great repair, with extras :-)

[@JCHD18CVOLim]

Excellent job!

[@keltecshooter]

Excellent tip on using the test light in place of the driver . If the problem is intermittent i could excuse perhaps a week or 2 for a busy shop but definitely not for a hard fault like that!!! BTW i make a habit of using a current clamp when testing injectors, 2 tests in one go .

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

Good work, man! This is why I do most of my own work. Lots of shops are just lazy and cant even do the most basic troubleshooting, or they just tell you the problem is something else and over charge customers.