Saab 9-3 Quick Fix - 2003-2006 Radio Removal and Replacement

[@pjackson65]

I’m so glad you’re doing all of these dashboard videos right now. I just bought a 2006 9-3 for my youngest son Monday, and I gotta replace the cup holder and stuff. It’ll be so much easier now that I know where all the tabs are! I usually don’t discover where the tabs are myself without breaking a couple of them, which as I’m sure you understand is highly irritating 🙂

[@AutoAutopsy]

haha, yeah! it's a PITA. I'm sure your son is going to love the car!

[@TaurionMartell]

Just baught another saab this friday. Its a 9-3 1.8t to compliment my 9-5 aero. It came with the radio in this vid. Its pretty ok

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice!

[@Gripengamer]

@@AutoAutopsy Hi, just recently bought a 93 2.0t vector with 116k miles, is there anything special part that i should change at the next maintenance?

[@randydunn3085]

Nice man I’m 20000 deep into buying/ fixing a saab 9-3 and couldn’t be happier with her 😍

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice!

[@mchuo7834]

There's a guy on YT that took an icm3 and was able to fit a modified phone/screen/computer in the original plastic piece and basically got a modern head unit to work in the 03 to 07 9-3.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yeah I saw that! Unfortunately he didn’t explain HOW he did it, but super cool and ingenious nonetheless

[@mchuo7834]

@@AutoAutopsy he uploaded a video on how he did it.. u can check it out.

[@AutoAutopsy]

I was more of referring to the software and work behind the scenes. Unless I missed a video, all I saw was him removing the old one and installing it

[@dominotr7]

Auto Autopsy Yeah, he charges for the upgrade or the parts for the upgrade - by the look of things he leaves a number of components in the unit to fool the car. As indicators and rear parking sensor sounds would be otherwise compromised

[@Mandarinius92]

I was just going to ask about this, could you provide me a link?

[@blazedxjan]

Nice job. Never owned a saab and idk how I got subbed. But keep it up lol.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol, well I appreciate your support nonetheless! :)

[@kimtanwoo]

Where to buy the radio/aircon knob and buttons ? How to replace them ?

[@albionstation9788]

Did 2008 9-3 SC come with a bluetooth option? Or some way to play Spotify? It's the only thing I don't like about my stereo. THX for the post!

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Congrats on the upgrade. Regarding tech2. The linear radio only has one amp I believe? The ARC radio has two amps, front and rear. Nav radio has all kinds of stuff going on. Seems like a tech2 just programs the BCU and the radio to properly use them? I have never upgraded so I am only regurgitating what I can recall from chat sites. However, if the radio/CD/Aux works good on all speakers, maybe leave it and be happy. The only possible reason to tech2 would be if some aren't working, or CD or aux are not.

[@AutoAutopsy]

could be; i honestly don't know lol

[@Farmer2492]

great video my Daughter just brought a saab 93 2006 model sedan she loves it she is only 16 but the CD player only makes a clicking noise do you think there could be a cd stuck in it as a cd wont go in it

[@AutoAutopsy]

it could be; im not sure. might be best to remove the unit from the car to inspect it!

[@chrisgarin2915]

Will an ICM3 fit on an 05’ 9-3 linear? Thanks

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep - it would be the same procedure as this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpWvdZ-HhMqbd7M

[@ryansmith4717]

What about going from icm2 to icm3? Does that require marrying?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yes - see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpWvdZ-HhMqbd7M

[@filip1997andersson]

Tech 2 is only needed if the icm you are installing is still married to the car it came from.

[@SaabUnleashed]

A tech 2 is not required full stop

[@filip1997andersson]

@@SaabUnleashed it is since the icm is linked to the car, it won't work without it therefore you have to divorce it before installing it in another car.

[@filip1997andersson]

@@SaabUnleashed However if the two cars are similar enough option wise then it could work but that's not 100% certain you may lose certain functions.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@filip1997andersson I swap them out daily. You would need a tech2 to retrofit stock GPS, but the ICMs are hot-swappable otherwise

[@filip1997andersson]

@@SaabUnleashed Not if it's still married to the car it came from

[@DannyLawrenceDeadlyGenini]

Awesome definitely going do this on my 9-3

[@AutoAutopsy]

Good luck!

[@nickligammari7773]

I have a 04 linear. I have a icm1 but the digital climate. Can i still do this or will my climate change to Celus

[@scottmckenzie1162]

How do you remove the nightpanel button panel next to the radio does it just pop out?

[@AutoAutopsy]

get something skinny behind it and carefully pop it out

[@daveturbo4167]

When You don't program ICM2 or change something in EHU settings by Tech2 there will be two things: button "NXT" on steering wheel will be changing stations from one to six, and stop. Second, radio can remember only six stations. Check it out there, for example I don't have Tech2, so I have bought second EHU from car with ICM2 and replaced it.

[@AutoAutopsy]

ahhh, interesting. thanks for sharing this!

[@yoandrewchill2399]

I have a 9-3 and I want to install an aftermarket radio with screen. Do you think this would be possible

[@AutoAutopsy]

Depends on year.

[@soul.9401]

@@AutoAutopsy 2006 saab 9-3 radio isn't functioning. I've read that this can't be fixed/replaced because of the setup with fiber optic cable. Any truth to this?

[@sunelven]

Still have mine Saab 9-3 Vector Turbo 2003 :)

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice!

[@devjovanovic393]

Does anybody know why when i changed radio from ICM to ICM2, on info display low oil presure warning accured, car starts normaly, runs fine.

[@AutoAutopsy]

might need a tech2 to diagnose that one

[@bradleytefft7747]

Have a quick question. I have a 2006 9-3 Aero with the ICM 2 and want to put in ICM3 with color screen. Do you think I would have to divorce the ICM2 and marry the ICM3? Since you did this video just unsure.

[@AutoAutopsy]

i don't know; my guess would be no, but i'm not sure

[@kevinwerner5500]

Thanks for the good info !!

[@AutoAutopsy]

You bet!

[@dennisrosenberg4157]

what is it that makes the mcc diode light up? for half mine lit, the rest not, stupid question, and it's not the lights xD

[@AutoAutopsy]

im not sure; maybe it just needs to be replaced. im sure you can find one used very cheap!

[@sanchezmurray56]

Love your videos man. I’m buying my 2006 aero this Saturday. I’m in Texas so how do manage your aero in 100 degree weather?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol thanks for the support! it handles it very well! I'm sure you'll be fine with yours :)

[@tuoppid9617]

Im gonna by my first car this friday and we are gonna get 9-3 2005 saab with 2.0l engine 👍

[@guyver1851]

Enjoy

[@tuoppid9617]

@@guyver1851 i will for sure! ☺️

[@AutoAutopsy]

have fun!!

[@tuoppid9617]

@@AutoAutopsy Thanks i will! And your videos helped me decide on saabs because of all their funny quirks and features. 👍 And your content is great im sure it will help me in the future also!

[@bluenorrie]

Just done my 2005 9-3 Tid today icm1 to icm2 with aux cord

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice

[@onecrak]

Does anyone know if or where the radio fuse is located please?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Check the owners manual. It’ll say

[@onecrak]

@@AutoAutopsy thanks mate, located radio fuses, looks like icm is cooked

[@allenrussell1947]

I need this procedure for a 2001 93. I want to replace the aftermarket head with stock.

[@AutoAutopsy]

maybe WIS will have instructions on it, i'm not sure!

[@brycegarrison8075]

What tech 2 do you have? Can you program keys with it?

[@AutoAutopsy]

yes; it's from aliexpress: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrKgn2be7Brhrc

[@isakwalk9701]

Where can I buy that climate control and the cup holder above it?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I'd advise finding them second hand; but if you want to buy new, try esaabparts

[@901mudmafiaYT]

can i put a regular after market radio in it?

[@AutoAutopsy]

yes, but not without a lot of work unfortunately. aux and bluetooth are your best bets. i have videos on installing them on my channel!

[@SJSOmar]

Same with icm 3 never had to tech 2 it in

[@AutoAutopsy]

good to know!

[@edsonmoses21]

Do you have the diagram for that connector?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I don’t, sorry. Check Saab WIS

[@willmill409]

I'm hoping I can take radio from an 06 arc and put it in my 05 arc without having to use tech 2 as I don't have access to that. It's the identical radio

[@AutoAutopsy]

You shouldn’t have any issues with that :)

[@robertoconnor371]

Wait a sec. My radio is attached to the top of my CD player and resides behind the cabin air control panel. The radio's control panel, is what you swapped. I think. Maybe kinda sort of. Or different 2005 9-3 configuations?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I’m not really sure what you’re saying. That part is mostly never replaced.

[@DopeChair9]

I have a 2002 9 3 and theirs like no upgrade options for the radio :(

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's easier to upgrade a 2002 because there is enough room and to place an aftermarket double-din radio and the cabling is all in the right place, just like a 2007 onwards

[@AutoAutopsy]

not too sure; there's probably some forums on upgrades for the OG

[@aure2552]

Hay que casarlo con el Tech? O solo cambiar uno por otro?

[@AutoAutopsy]

if you are swapping to a different icm (1 to 2, 2 to 3), yes it will need to married. like for like will not need to be married

[@MrNiad]

Hey! first of i wanna say i love your videos, been watching a lot ever sens i bought my first car, a SAAB 9-3 2003. Got a great price on it but there was some things that needed to be fixed. There is only one thing left, and that is the radio, its dead, now i am planing to do this fix myself as it seems to be fairly easy when watching this video, but i am worried that i am not gonna have the same luck with just sliding in a new radio and boom it works. Would be awesome if u had some time to answer this comment and explain what if anything i need to do other then getting a SAAB radio from the local car dismantling place that sells spare parts, such as SAAB radios :P AND if anyone else knows or can help me out, a big thank u ahead of time.

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks! should be the same process, as far as I've heard from other comments. Worst case, you will need a tech2 to marry it, for which there's probably someone local who could help you

[@Begoodcustoms]

I pulled the head unit out of my saab 2003 9-3 turbo and didn't have the right aftermarket adaptor plug so I left the standard head unit out put the negative back on the battery and it wouldn't start so plugged the stock one back in and it started wtf😑 the computers are very complicated in theses cars now I'm getting a auto electrician to wire the aftermarket one up and deal with the eco issues 😔🤞

[@AutoAutopsy]

aftermarket head units in 03-06 are very hard to do right. i would recommend just sticking with stock.

[@alexandredionisio9280]

So from a ICM1 to a ICM2 you don't need to marry it to the car?? Perhaps the other car had the same options (turned on) as this car.

[@AutoAutopsy]

possibly, i;m not entirely sure

[@tomryner5830]

I so love the button dash! I don't own a 9-3 but a 9-5 1998 chassies no 3500 of the line in 1997, and I absolutely find it the most eye catching dash of all gen I 9-5's. (Sans the pixel display). And Yes, I doo play cassettes and place calls on my Nokia 8110 banana phone from yore. I Will buy a button dash 9-3 Aero (or a 1.8i 125hp to chock all you on the other side of the pond) and a later 2,8T Cabriolet plus a NG9-5 Aero...will send pics. Hmmm...must build an eight car garage. 1. 1997 (-98) no 3500 Launch 2,3t 9-5 Cayenne red (my baby called Marianne) 2. 2020 Merc E 350de HGV hybrid (called Göran) 3. 2009 Opel Corsa 1.3 EcoFlex diesel Ming Green 4. 2020 Opel Corsa-E Electric 5. There will be a 9-3 button dash SC 6. A NG 9-5 2.8 Turbo 7. And if car gods willing a NEVS 9-3 all electric and a Sonett III V4 8. A Maptuned 9-3 2.8T Convertible Ps. Our wedding ride was Christian von Koenigseggs Saab 9-3 2.8 255hp Cabriolet

[@AutoAutopsy]

woah nice!!!

[@jimbarrofficial]

Thanks, but nothing, no tool in my extensive array of tools works. Radio has been non-functional for over 2 years and this stupid vent basically cannot be removed at any cost. I've broken many small implements attempting this, now the directional knobs on the vent are broken. Not worth it. Nice try though.

[@AutoAutopsy]

What? I have gotten them out with just old credit cards before. Patience helps.

[@knut131]

2:50 wud be funny if the radio-stason is saved on the ECU

[@AutoAutopsy]

not sure what you mean, but presets are saved

[@knut131]

@@AutoAutopsy i beleve the presets are saved on the on the EHU radio unit (the box above the Cd-Shifter). so re-placing the ICM should not effekt the radio stason presets.

[@alanfunt4013]

More buttons good.

[@AutoAutopsy]

according to porsche, yes ;)

[@stevenlopez6682]

Yea cars

[@AutoAutopsy]

get well soon steve

[@fomalhaut86]

mhmmm.... nice having 3 hands :)

[@AutoAutopsy]

Definitely!

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

Hi I tried this....icm 2 for icm 1 in my 2005 vert. Eml would illuminate every 3 or 4 days....each time I would disconnect battery and it would be OK again for a couple of days. Tech 2 showed cim communication error....hmmmm So I looked it up on here saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=25524 The triangulation of communication between sid...cim...and icm was corrupted by not tech 2 ing the icm 2 echange. Put the old one back in and all is fine again. Allthough I will say the icm 2 worked fine....sid displayed swedish then symbols....then Eml. Just saying.....

[@AutoAutopsy]

Odd. We’ve still not had an issue. It’s been in the car for a couple of months

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

@@AutoAutopsy oops my bad Radio played great.....Eml would come on every two or three days. As I've only had the car a few weeks And icm2 was the only thing I changed....I miss diagnosed it as that. Turns out it was the fuel filter starving the engine of fuel..... And what an incredible difference it's made. Who woulda thunk it. So my Appologies. ....and I will now refit icm2. Look forward to the next upload. Thanks for your help

[@sonyhk3824]

First 👍 💯

[@AutoAutopsy]

Legend!

[@vincentlagrua]

Third! 🤣

[@AutoAutopsy]

:)