Secret Features of the Saab 9-3! (Part 1)

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[@bjornvesterdahl9238]

I’m a former engineer from Saab. I have a neat feature for you Saab guys. If you have a 9-3 SS You can have auto opening of trunk. On the right side under the rear trim in the trunk where the spring is attached to the “swan neck” hinge of the tail gate. Detach the spring and attach it from left to right instead from right to left. (Don’t remeber what it is from beginning). We actually durability tested this and it passed. This fix never made it to production, but I always did this on my own 9-3 SS. Just push the key FOB trunk key and the tail gate will auto open. The handling forces of the trunk will also be very less, almost free weighted. Take care!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Pretty sweet! Thanks the tip 😁👍🏼

[@sametsaygili9536]

I am trying to do this but I couldn’t make work. Maybe I am looking to the wrong spring 😊 Is there any forum page or video that explains how to do it? Thanks in advance

[@destchaos9732]

Hmm. I'm 99% sure the trunk my (now sold) 9-3 SS Aero opened when clicking the key. Does this mean it was modified to do this?

[@bjornvesterdahl9238]

@@destchaos9732 Depend what you mean with open. I meant the tailgate opened up fully so you never needed to touch the tailgate. Not just “open the lock”.

[@AdrianaForeverrr]

My favourite thing about the glove box ac/heat feature is the way they describe it in the owners manual 😂 “sliding cover in glove box to admit cold air. This allows for the storage of chocolate during hot weather for example.” Absolutely my favourite thing😂😂😂

[@AutoAutopsy]

lmao!

[@JesseRyan]

The manual itself says the glovebox cooling is for chocolate

[@AutoAutopsy]

😂

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

Its so cool , in mine it says i can pull a shell back in the glovebox, and the cooling of sandwiches/drinks are possible. 95 from 2000

[@brandonpurple8938]

@@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123 1995-2000?

[@Ogregogurt]

My old 2007 said the cooled glove box could hold 2 bottles of wine

[@skworthington95]

It absolutely does.

[@VoidRDM]

The first "secret feature" really saved my 9-3 (and possibly myself) whilst taking a turn on a snowy forest road driving to work one time. Man, I miss Saab. They were so ahead on many features and details, I hope Nevs can produce something in the coming years.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yeah, unfortunately NEVS doesn’t seem to have their priorities towards their 9-3 and instead is shifting focus towards autonomy

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

Get a saab anyway alexander ..

[@jakobholgersson4400]

Chilled gloveboxes were quite popular in Europe at the time. I never knew Saab had them, but I do know Citroën had them. I don't get why car makers don't offer the boot to have its own climate control zone. Would be really practical to chill your groceries on a hot day.

[@AutoAutopsy]

That’s a cool idea!

[@georges.mccarthy]

I wonder if you can just plug an electric cooling unit using the volt outlet on the trunk.

[@Mangotrond]

You can feel the ReAxs work when cornering hard and accellerating. Makes it very fun to drive on winding roads

[@AutoAutopsy]

Definitely :)

[@pgharaghani28]

Here is a feature no one has mentioned. If you have the car off and key in the ignition, if you hold down the "line" button on your keyfob while in the ignition, the SID will tell you how many keys are programmed to the car, and if your key that is being used is a regular key or valet key. Awesome feauture if you just bought one and want to make sure there are no more keys out there programmed to your car!!

[@stevedirt5269]

Thanks for this , it's nice to know

[@AutoAutopsy]

Nice!

[@codytroutman7199]

It made my alarm go off 😞😂

[@pgharaghani28]

@@codytroutman7199 the alarm should go off if you hold that button down when the key is out of the ignition. Try again, but have the key in the "on" position, the step right before the car turns over to start. All your instrument lights should be on when you do this.

[@Schoach22]

Mine too. I held it down for 10 secs and it did not stop. I have a 2011 9-3 XWD. @@codytroutman7199

[@yorgle]

How about the soda spillage drain? I remember having it in my 900. Right in the bottom of the center console. It also doubles as a place to put your car key when you want to drive the car. ;D

[@AutoAutopsy]

I can't recall ever seeing that on a 9-3; cool feature nonetheless lol

[@notsolegitgarage2967]

He doesn’t get it🤣

[@zolcix]

lmfao

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lmfao, I do now! 😂 it’s been a long week...

[@jimdavis8391]

The coffee sinkhole? :)

[@stbmw5735]

Ι had Saab in my life 2times it was one of the best cars ever made

[@AutoAutopsy]

:)

[@Antagraber]

Me too, and I totally agree with You. I keep my last 95 (2009) 2.3T .... incredible reliable car.

[@fizalrahman9644]

So you have birthed two saabs before. Impressive

[@goodcitizen3910]

I heard my name

[@Brownie1969]

I’ve owned a Saab 9-3 from 2006 for 2 months now and I always thought that the button to adjust the brightness of the instruments was in fact for the cruise control. But since the control for that is on the left handle near the wheel, I already found it so strange to have a second button for that. At the same time I was a bit disappointed to not have the possibility to adjust the brightness of my instrument panel. How wrong could I be 🤣🤣 So a big 👍🏽 for this video. Let’s see what more surprises you have in store for us 😉

[@AutoAutopsy]

lol, glad i could help clarify that for ya!

[@shaun1552]

I thought that with mine as well lol

[@js_5083]

This one requires the eSID2. You have to disable panic alarm using Tech 2. Long press the dash button for 6 seconds(on key fob) and your inside heating will run for 30mins. This will be indicated by the car blinkers every minute.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Ah yeah! Good one

[@martinklowski9737]

This Feature is very nice

[@robf.2585]

Anybody have a tech2 socal Arizona area? Anyone try it just disable the panic?

[@robertgillingwater]

The ReAxs feature is a suspenion feature which is also on the Volvo V70s I had in that period. Very noticeable on long fast sweeping bends, not so on a 9-3 other than it feels stable

[@AutoAutopsy]

Oh cool!

[@magnuscarlsson8803]

To the accessory button you can, for example, buy a Saab plug&play harness kit with a relay that you placed in an pre-installed open relay slot in the fuse box in the engine compartment and that makes it quick and easy to install extra high beam lights in the front (button then is for on/off extra lights when the car is on high beam). It’s an option that is quite popular in north of Sweden. Original fitted smart slot is intended to be used for credit card etc. For the next video you can show how to see the engine oil quality, how to use the coming-home lights and how to program the ACC unit (see user manual)

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks for the tips

[@pattgoesmoo1056]

I've always used that smart slot for a credit card holder (pretty much exclusively when going through a drive-thru), but I never really thought that was the intended function. Little things. One more reason I'd hate to drive anything other than a Saab.

[@demonitized1291]

bought a 9-3 last summer as my first car and I love it! It's easy to do maintenance on, it feels great to drive and it feels luxorious. Unfortunately I have smoke coming from my engine bay atm :(

[@jodip1661]

I take my '06 Aero 9-3x Combi from NC to TX every year, and the panel light adjustment button is a lifesaver for the eyes! 👀. The speed chime is too 🤣😂

[@AutoAutopsy]

haha

[@dliu4722]

On my way to pick up my 2003 9-3. It’s amazing to see your posts. Thank you. 💪

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice! hope you enjoy it

[@Joopie91]

Comfort windows/roof. On the convertible (I believe the Arc's and Aero's) you had the option to open and close the top including the windows. By holding the open it close button on the key fob. Variable boot space: My old 900ng and 9-3 convertible had a standard option in which you could raise the compartment where the roof actually folds in to, so you had more space. Coming home: Flick the high beam when you are parked and the low beam will turn on for 30secs. And all the little aviation hints that are included in every Saab model. Got to love those!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks for the suggestions! Much appreciated

[@bartechh]

The glovebox AC is def a cool idea! I feel like a lot of euro cars do that. My c300 had a little vent hole inside too

[@AutoAutopsy]

oh cool!

[@atribecalledlamon4277]

there was an option from factory for a rain sensor. basically, you turned the knob on the stalk and the sensor would adjust the wiper blade speed depending on how hard/fast the rain came down.

[@AutoAutopsy]

cool!

[@Matyas_Doktor]

I thought this was standard?

[@mvnd5652]

@@Matyas_Doktor there was a package that came with intermittent wipers as well actually, if you have auto wipers you can feel where the switch would go on the very tip of the windshield wiper stalk

[@codydillenbeck4443]

@@mvnd5652 my 05 9-5 ARC has the rain sensing wipers and its honestly quite nice. The annoying thing is if you leave it on and shut your car off and start out again if it starts to rain you have to turn it off then back on to get it to work... But the auto shouted adjust is awesome

[@05Forenza]

On the earlier 03-06 9-3's, the mid-level radio (that you installed). You can go through a settings menu and select a genre of music to listen to. It will scan FM to find stations with that coding and stop at the first one. Kinda nifty, but really only if you're on a long roadtrip and the channel broadcasts the data. The clock can also be set via RDS instead of manually.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Never knew! I’ll have to search for that function

[@darth_batman8190]

Great videos! I appreciate them, as I watched them to get my ECM out of my 03 9-3 Linear. Just got it back with a stage one tune. One secret feature that I can think of that you have not covered in this video, but I am sure you will in another video, is the rear lights (fog button). Next to my fog light button is another one that makes the rear taillights brighter. I find myself actually using this feature on foggy days like we are having today.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep it’s pretty useful! 😁

[@GiguereSylvain]

On my 2 last Saab 9-5 (2003/08) switching the fog light button 'on' makes 'one' position light at the back, the left one, getting brighter, really brighter. Great in fog.. and snow storms, here in Québec..

[@issbiss11]

how many miles on your saab? was thinking of getting the tune - im @ 140. trying to decide if it's still worth getting.

[@leschortos9196]

Don't forget the power saver mode, had a serpentine belt break one day. The water pump is gear driven. So it won't overheat but u can drive it. The power saver shuts things down in a sequence, with headlights last if u drive a night. Got me about 50 km before battery give out.

[@AutoAutopsy]

on the 2.0, yep!

[@tntfreddan3138]

5:40 Don't have that in my V70, but I do have electronically adjusted seats that, with the press of a button, can also change my mirrors if I have the settings saved. So, right now, I use the 3rd setting. If I want to adjust it, I just move it and press "MEM" (Memory) and it will overwrite my last selected setting. If I press "2", however, it adjusts my mirrors downwards and my seat slightly upwards. It's my "parking setting" so to speak since I usually sit relatively low and quite far back. It's a 2006 model, though, so it's not that old, but we Swedes love our small details and driver comforts.

[@AutoAutopsy]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@doomedeath99]

That is awesome! I have a SAAB 9-3 2006 mod 120HK 1,9 TiD Diesel station wagon with original engine, I am so jealous of your SAABs! They are so cool! I really wanna customize mine but that sort of thing is expensive in Norway

[@AutoAutopsy]

it's expensive here too! lol

[@Tomhumbug653]

There’s the small pockets on the front of the driver and passenger seat, the centre arm rest slides forwards (on some models) and the CD player can play mp3 cds

[@AutoAutopsy]

Good advice! I just filmed part 2 the other day and it’ll be up on Saturday. I included most of those in there

[@leonardodearaujo1828]

When you hold the alarm open button all the windows open and moon roofs too, doing also to close.

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep!

[@liamastray6676]

On mine that button is for the convertible

[@Ty-qe1jb]

That only does that if it's an import which means it's a unicorn which means it's very rare

[@Danny88Jay]

@@Ty-qe1jb woohoo! I have a unicorn aero

[@gazthemodelman]

@@Ty-qe1jb it also does it if you have the comfort pack installed.

[@ckryses3962]

Much appreciated for this video...Love Saabs, no matter vintage or modern!! Don't have any SAAB but o realised that you are doing great and constructive thing... ♥️♥️SAAB♥️♥️ for life!!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thank you!

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

G'day mate!! Ive been watching your channel for ages now. Always great to see another passionate SAAB enthusiast enjoying his machine. The Swedes really know how to make a decent sled right!? Loving those bronze rims on the 9-3 man! I have also have a black 9-3ss (04 model), and I too have done bronze/gold 18" rims on mine as of few years back. The black on gold does look great. Classy. Much nicer than the completely murdered out look i think. Been thinking bout a colour change lately though. What rims are those mate? They look absolutely sick! 🤙💯🔥 Looks like something you see on an Audi R8 or a Lambo. They suit the Saab much better though! 😉👌 also, what's in the mysterious cardboard box in the back of the Turbo-X? 🤔 😂

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thank you very much! They are variant xenon (which coincidentally are used on some high end super cars haha). The box is just full of detailing supplies

[@kit266022]

Hi I'm just wondering what 18 rims fits the Saab 93 I have the Saab 93 Aero 2.8 litre V6 turbo engine 2007 model.

[@thezaalls]

When Doug DeMuro won't show the quirks and features of your car, you got to do it yourself :D Some more features, that came in my head - you can change how much of the speedometer is illuminated with nightpanel in the settings, either to 90 mph or 160 mph, you can make the car turn on heated seats automatically when it is cold and you can change how sensitive/fast is the automatic rain wiper setting.

[@AutoAutopsy]

ah yes! good additions. I wish doug would give us attention :(

[@geryfesalvo3903]

IIRC that button under night panel is a blank from the CV! I want to wire in an exhaust cut out to it and have a quiet exhaust for when I need it and loud exhaust for when I want it.

[@AutoAutopsy]

that would be a perfect thing to put there! Would love to do that on mine

[@MrJjj8383]

You can use it as an on/off button for add-on high beams, when you press it, it turns the add-on light on so that when you select high beam the add-ons will light up too. Second press disables them.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Thanks for the heads up!👍

[@AutoAutopsy]

No problem 👍

[@gyntslyr]

2006 saab 9-3 is my first car. Its pretty good. Lookin forward to this series man

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks!

[@morrisalanisette9067]

Seeing how nice your condition is makes me feel bad my 04 aero is probabaly headed toward the junkyard soon. I'm in love with the car after 10 years, but has way too many issues now. I can't even believe your buttons aren't peeled off. it's a very well built engine and reliable car. And fun on top of that

[@AutoAutopsy]

i would sell it someone who can fix it instead of junking it; fewer and fewer of these cars on the road every day!

[@morrisalanisette9067]

@@AutoAutopsy yeah. It’s not bad condition interior is good and runs fine but I just wonder who is gonna buy it as it’s really showing it’s age and needs work. Stuff like leaks oil, flex pipe is busted, fuel sensor doesn’t work, passenger window doesn’t go down, paint missing on back bumper and front lip broken, ac broken. And bunch of other little things. I got it lowered beyond even aero specs and it’s so fun to handle and I’m gonna miss that combined the the quiet but quick acceleration it’s got.

[@arthurson3027]

The extra button at 7:50 is really good for wiring up extra lights and stuff due to it is so dark here in Sweden. Saab has had this button so far as I know since the 99.

[@nikorossi5003]

If I remember correctly It is some kind of sport mode on automatictransmission.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yeah I’ve heard a lot use it for lights!

[@GiguereSylvain]

A/C cooled glove box is useful in summer on hot days to carry a couple of sodas and sandwiches on a little journey into nature. I used it a few times.. Cool! 😉

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol definitely!

[@IMAWARRIOR89]

This may have been mentioned already.... Haven’t owned a Saab since 2012 but I think if you hold the auxiliary - button on the remote, it triggers the panic alarm. Another feature I remember from my 2007 is if you hold the un/lock button on the doors it will trigger the panic alarm too. Thinking of selling my MK4 Jetta GLI for another Saab. Just can’t decide if I want a 9-3 or 9-5 Aero.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol yes, I actually accidentally did that the other day trying to get a separate secret “feature” to work 😂

[@nocontent5315]

The light button you pushed on the Key, hold it down and it sets off the alarm. Pretty cool

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep

[@krro6399]

Would also be a "Follow me home" function which can be engaged from inside the car as well.

[@magnuswreed5122]

The button on the dashboard with a Line. Can be activated with a Tech2 and then an auxillary 12 V outlet beside the battery. The outlet will follw egen activated full beam of your head lights during night Times. This is for installing extra lights in the front. The 12 V outlet is already on a fuse check the owners manual. So just install the extra head lights, activate the button with a Tech2.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep, exactly what i was thinking/saying lol!

[@albertbangura2245]

Great video! May I ask where you got the tire and wheel package for your Turbo X?

[@jaabnegat]

Oh! Saab 9-3! Jest najlepszy! Pozdrawiam wszystkich fanów SAAB!

[@AutoAutopsy]

huh

[@skunkworks9-3]

The button with a line on it in the car is for aux lights. You can turn it on in tech 2 from what I hear and the plug is out by the transmission just under the battery tray. Haven't used it yet but would probably wire in some fogs or drl strips maybe.

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep

[@easyrider020]

hello i really enjoy watching your videos on the saabs.i had a question you might know is it a common issue that you would see manual gearbox leaking from the inner cv joint?thank you

[@AutoAutopsy]

I wouldn’t say it’s common. I would advise posting about this on a saab Facebook group

[@easyrider020]

Thank you

[@richardkis8802]

Are you sure its gearbox leakage? Most common is on B207 the vacuum pump and also the power steering pump have leak.

[@stefanpeleback3170]

Hi, if you turn your fog lights on while your full beam lights are on, the fog lights will follow on/off of your full beam lights. Nice to have a little extra light in the night. Also , if I press and hold the lock button on my key, the side mirrors fold in.

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice! good tip :)

[@James-cs2wi]

Your car looks absolutely beautiful I love subs I used to drive a Saab 9000 carlsson with the full body kit and big bumpers and cross spoke wheels I miss that car so bad can't believe I sold it years ago to buy a stupid 5 Series

[@migesss]

hahahaha I've had my Saab for 12 years now, and watching your video I ony just found out about the keyfob button that turns on the lights. Amaaazing

[@AutoAutopsy]

😁🙌🏼

[@guitarlover302]

Useful thank you 😊

[@AutoAutopsy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colonelsanders4006]

Had my 9-3 for 6 months and didn't realise this was needed for reverse.. always thought switching to reverse was a bit clunky and obviously this is why. You think I've done any damage forcing the gear stick this way?

[@AutoAutopsy]

yikes....quite possible.

[@johnbarton8281]

On my '08 SAAB 9-3 if I hold the lock button while I'm outside the car the windows roll up. And if you hold unlock they roll down. Also tons of people are going to require you show off that quirky cupholder on the dash. Additionally, the windshield wiper settings are more fine tuned than on any other car I've been in if you want to cover that

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice! thanks for the input

[@DylanJAY85]

So I'm about to buy a 2008 9-3 aero 2.0.. I was wondering if you could tell me what other Saab models or years are compatible if you could.. there is a 2003 9-3 for parts 300$ an I was thinking about getting with it

[@DylanJAY85]

But separate buys not from same person

[@DerbJd]

In the Wagon / Estste 93 you get a metal Saab Airplane in the floor of the rear boot space, which is a handle for lifting the floor up so you can access the spare wheel. You do t get this on the hatchback / saloon versions.

[@AutoAutopsy]

yeah, cool little quirk!

[@amberjohnson7169]

I have that, just learned what it was this year lol

[@neildurocher2143]

I know this has been out for a bit but you mentioned the hidden features on the Saab, the option about the horizontal line on the key fob, if you hit that bottom and then the unlock button it will roll down the windows and the sunroof. I believe it is called the hot weather feature. If this has been mentioned before disregard this comment. I enjoy your tutorials. Nice work.

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep!! thanks for the comment

[@mobius7089]

Huh, rather than holding unlock?

[@luki22022]

I’ve owned Saab 2.8t Sport Estate for 8 years. I don’t drive much but it’s the best car ever, the faster the better. After buying it I didn’t realise I had subwoofer in the boot for about a year when I got flat tire 😂 I was looking for a car with loads of buttons and got one. Best car I ever had

[@AutoAutopsy]

haha nice

[@RichM1967]

One you didn't mention. The Saab automatic doesn't need to have a 'Sport' button to adjust where it shifts. To me it seems that it adjusts when it shifts based on where the accelerator pedal is. Floored will take you right to the red line; down but not all the way, it will shift at a higher rpm; and if you're just accelerating slowly the shift will be early and smooth. I have a button on my '08 but it just causes the car to use a lower gear.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yeah, that's exactly what sport mode is lol!

[@jason.aldridge5004]

I was believed to understand that Saab autos learn how you drive for so many miles iirc you can reset it by holding down the throttle so long after that it picks up your driveing style ie ploddingaround or heavy footed I'll have to check or someone can correct me as I did have a VECTOR Tid now a TTID 6spd2 manual.great cars for the money drives great no rattles etc

[@renegadetherapper]

Saab 9-3 will always be the most beautiful car ever made to me 🥹🥲 she’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside ❤

[@guitarlover302]

Hi the cup holder is very neat on transmission cover ! Where can I get one from please ? I live in U.K. thanks 😊

[@AutoAutopsy]

I linked the video in the top corner when I mentioned it. If you go to that video you can find a link to buy it.

[@Danny88Jay]

Trans is inversed, so it would be under hood.

[@kmh.304]

There is also a feature called 'follow me home'. Basically you take out your key, open the door, pull the high beams stock and close the door. The headlights will turn on for some time and then automatically shut off. Supposedly it helps you get into house in darkness when you have your car parked in the driveway.

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep! got that one on my list for part 2 lol

[@mr.noobser5692]

Ive used that multiple times, very helpful

[@lorddiablo8575]

I knew this long time ago .... Read your owner's manual, its all there ! ！

[@kmh.304]

@@lorddiablo8575 everyone always points out nightpanel, cupholders, and other quirks except this very good feature. As for the manual, yes it is there, but I can't read mine since it is in Arab language... Though I have a pdf version

[@lorddiablo8575]

@@kmh.304 If you need manual in English, you can go to : www.manualslib.com There are lots of user's manual / instructions for thousands of products ! Hope it is useful to you !

[@briancslusaw2384]

Where do you find that cup Holder. I have a 2003 9-3. There appears to be a piece missing and it is a. Wry black sticky substance on either side of that Opposite of the parking brake

[@AutoAutopsy]

I linked the video where I installed it at the time I was talking about it! Go click that pop out and you can find the website in the description of that video.

[@1cePlaY]

I dont know if you included this in your next videos: If youre on nightpanel and rev over a certain rpm ( I dont know exactly how much), the revmeter will also turn on and show you how much youre sending your aircraft

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep! cool feature

[@jimblake3574]

Any of the gauges will come back if needed. For example when fuel is low or temperature is high.

[@necronji]

The ice scraper has neat measurements on it so it doubles as a tire-thread measurer aswell, super nifty.

[@AutoAutopsy]

👍🏼👊🏼

[@philrobertson647]

Maybe do a video on the instrument panel. I can't figure how and what the phone button does as well as connectibility of that..TP etc.. what are these? I LOVE my 9-3. As soon as you sit in it you know it's quality.. and it screams

[@AutoAutopsy]

It doesn’t work to my knowledge :/

[@jimblake3574]

Bluetooth phone hookup. Depending on year & country, you could have OnStar, XM, & bluetooth in certain combinations. I think cars with built-in navigation had some voice commands for that too.

[@thingserik7269]

Just noticed today my 9-5 has "anti- misting" rear windows. Never noticed the vents before. Got that on the 9-3?

[@AutoAutopsy]

i don't believe so

[@petrauebel8048]

In the Saab 9000 you actually had electric fans in the rear doors.

[@azvasamusic7095]

YEAH BOY!! i LOVE KOVEN!!!! New sub! love the vid! IM GETTING ONE!!!!

[@AutoAutopsy]

:)))

[@countryside_hobbies]

The "---" -button is for extra lights only, there is a socket in engine bay where you can connect extra lights into. This socket gets power only when using high beam after pressing the "---" -button. It woud be cool if the button could also be used for other purposes.

[@HelloCrash]

It can. I’ve hooked up an airhorn to it 😁

[@countryside_hobbies]

@@HelloCrash 😀 Working when using high beam only?

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice!

[@holasupermercado7318]

After having driven a 2002 9-3 for 6 years, I sold it and got a 2004 9-3 Aero convertible. The old one had a regular key but the newer Saab had a electrical thingy. As the dashboard has a normal lock I thought I was missing a regular key that should come with the car. After a few days I found out where the regular key was hidden - made me feel a bit stupid though :)

[@AutoAutopsy]

haha

[@chrismorgan2672]

where do you get your parts for your 9-3? im having a hard time finding a speed sensor and how to replace it

[@AutoAutopsy]

see this video for some detailed info on parts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4O5k6CXhpx3pJo

[@barrechor4345]

I had a 9-3 with the Hirsch Performance package. Got pulled for doing 130mph at 10pm one night. Officer didn’t fine me, he said if I let him drive my car he would let me off. He came to my house the next day, said it was the fastest thing he has ever driven.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Do you mean Hirsch? That’s cool lol

[@barrechor4345]

@@AutoAutopsy I think lol.

[@GiguereSylvain]

One 'secret feature' my 1991 900SPG had, was that when shifted in rear gear, ''back up lights turned on on the FOUR corners of the car, not only at the rear: giving a 360' vision in parking manoeuvres.. this was a Great feature. Never saw that again on my other Saabs. As well, in this car, AC/Heating system allowed you to use both, ac and heat simultaneously -> you could heat the car in winter, get it 'dry' on humid days, and get cool air by the 2 center dashboard traps and direct it to your face to prevent falling asleep on long runs, while getting heat from other outlets.. great! My 2008 9-5 can't do that..

[@AutoAutopsy]

Wow that’s cool! Thanks for sharing

[@brendanhession1162]

All the hidden features you showed, my 2003 Citroen C5 has them as well plus you push a button in the boot the suspension drops to help with loading/unloading.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Saab > citroen

[@antbarn5210]

Its a citroen tho 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brendanhession1162]

@@antbarn5210 that's well observed it is indeed a Citroen that's as a company has been around longer probably twice or three times than your alive. Saab on the other hand oh dear..........

[@antbarn5210]

@@brendanhession1162 but they're boring as fook mate so bragging about owning one unlike a saab aint wise especially the c5 🤣🤣

[@brendanhession1162]

@@antbarn5210 that's your opinion Bud but I don't think a 3 litre V6 with hydropneumatic suspention is boring. Now Toyota that's boring. To each his own.

[@Busa0069]

Good work on the videos, Thinking about pulling the trigger on a 9-3 wagon. Any major differences besides the obvious ?

[@AutoAutopsy]

not really, nope! :)

[@vencibushy]

Did you know that your dashboard backlight can auto adjust the brightness depending on the ambient light? Some models have light sensors in the indoor light cluster. The backlight will be brighter during daytime and dimmer during night time.

[@panjoshua6251]

Or to just warm your gloves up in winter :D

[@AutoAutopsy]

that too!

[@cory8073]

The glovebox thing is true. Haha I have a saab 9-5 and have always my Marabou 🍫 in the glovebox 😂

[@AutoAutopsy]

lol!

[@Sabaforlife]

You know another thing I thought was odd about my 2011 Turbo4 (maybe not all that uncommon but new to me) is that it has a single rear fog light in the drivers side tail lights. In fact, the passenger side compartment for the light doesn't even have a bulb, its just a dummy piece for symmetry.

[@applemax1]

I have the same car--been told several times that my right side reverse light is out. Had to explain every time it's a quirk with Saabs. Always a puzzled look afterwards.

[@alxpeev]

I think there is a feature that no one called and I'm not sure if it's a real feature or mine is just kind of broken... When I put the wipers on the slowest interval and touch the lever with just a slight push (no clicking) the wipers do a single turn. If the lever is faulty, then this fault is pretty useable :D

[@tin19981]

I have same type of ,,feature,, 😀😀😀😀

[@AutoAutopsy]

interesting, thanks

[@susanwood5549]

Yep, mine too .... really sensitive

[@HelloCrash]

I use the blank button in my 9-3 for a airhorn I’ve installed. Most europeans use it for extra bumper lights (for example the big round HELA’s)

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice lol

[@sebastiankamberg6451]

@@AutoAutopsy The "blind" button if you what Crash said,, Open your hood, and on the left site next to the alarm button isch, you have a connector, you get the saab harness for it, and you can plugg in whatever you want, On my old 9-3 Aero i had extra light during wintertime, Press that button and they turn on ( with original high beams ) but you need to press that button everytime you start the car. ( i have the last ever cable orio made for it =)

[@dxth9165]

Great video, useful tips! what are those rims?

[@robcxr8]

Don't know if it's been posted but the aux buttons are for the convertible. On the dash it's the flip switch for top and on key it's the alarm, hold for 3-5 sec

[@AutoAutopsy]

cool stuff!

[@BWTECH0521]

Ayyyy congrats on the sponsor 😄😄😄

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks!

[@eliaskosonen1480]

Hi. In my ng9-3 -08 aux button under nightpanel is for auxiliar lights for hi beams. It had to be enabled to work with tech2.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Nice.

[@bonesaw527]

I have an '03 Vector. It is a phenomenal car, but recently the ABS and Traction Stability lights came on. I know next to nothing about vehicles. Is this hard or expensive to fix? My cruise no longer works as a consequence. Also, sometimes when closing the sunroof, it gets 3/4 of the way shut and then reopens. Any ideas?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I'd get the car scanned by someone locally with a tech2. they could better help you diagnose your issues

[@focused200]

Nice sponsor man good job

[@AutoAutopsy]

thank ya

[@prettyleggs1369]

I'm looking into purchasing a Saab 9.4 lineage it's a 2004. However it won't start it gives me an error message that says immobilizing error which I understand to be possibly the key fob that might need to be replaced. I wanted to know if you could give me some advice about this car and how I might be able to bypass this key fob problem in order to be able to drive the vehicle and see how it runs it is a manual 5-speed and it's been sitting for about a year I just recently got out of a money pit and I'm looking to purchase another car when I ran into this one however I'm unfamiliar with this vehicle and after watching your videos on the 9.3 and the 9.5 I thought you might be able to give me some advice. Any feedback you could give me would be much appreciated thank you and by the way love your channel

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks! you won't be able to bypass the key issue. it will need to be fixed before getting driven

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

Not really a "hidden" feature as such, but there's possibly a few SAAB drivers that aren't aware of the active headrest system. A truly wonderful innovation, especially back in 2003 🤙

[@AutoAutopsy]

True! Great feature

[@mobius7089]

Could you possibly explain?

[@gazthemodelman]

On my 9-3 convertible if I press the unlock button on the remote key fob and hold it the roof comes down. Saabs are amazing cars, some of the features on the early 9-3's where well ahead of their time. 👍

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice

[@ajguerrero5774]

What name of the rims or what type of rims you have on the 93 I have 93 I like you rims on the 93 ...and I see a video you upgrade the turbo on you xsaab..question same turbo will fit the 93? T19 thanks I like you videos

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks! The bronze wheels are variant xenon; the silver wheels are sport edition p3. If you have a v6, yes that'll work

[@89mrkonrad]

that "line" button is good for extra lights in sweden its dark at winter

[@AutoAutopsy]

That’s what I’ve been told!

[@johnchesney8684]

The air conditioning also works for inside the arm rest, good for keeping your juice etc cool, it also works the same with heaters, so is good for keeping a hot snack warm if you want to keep it for a while, or are in a hurry, the auxiliary switch will work when used, but just to let you know the connection for it is either inside or on the back of the arm rest, I can't remember exactly were but it is definitely one of the two places mentioned, The flat line on the key fob is known as and named by Saab as the "find my car button", Finally can anyone let me know if it is actually possible to turn up the boost on my 9-3 by disconnecting the waste gate from the turbo, and turning the waste gate I think clockwise for 3 full turns actually works, I have read about this, but have never seen anyone actually do it, and have read also that doing it can F,.k the turbo, any advice on this would be much appreciated.

[@AutoAutopsy]

i didn't know that, cooL! and no, you'd probably need a tune to safely turn up boost. but idk

[@tunalax]

do the 2008 ice block tail lights for the 93 also fit on the 2007??

[@Swedish_John_Wick]

That button is there so u can use it to extra light. Winter in Sweden is gets very dark and many people use some kind of extra light mounted on the front bumper

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep 👍🏼

[@vernonscantlebury7968]

Very insightful videos. Can the body and engine parts of an 04 saab 93 fit the 2010 saab 9-3

[@AutoAutopsy]

Depends on the parts

[@vernonscantlebury7968]

@@AutoAutopsy Good morning Sir and thanks for doing the work for us. Your information is greatly appreciated.

[@mrdaviso]

Is there a head in that 📦? @4:20 Seemed like it took him off 💂‍♂️ when he saw it 🤔 🤣

[@AutoAutopsy]

huh? No, there's detailing supplies in there

[@MG-ku2nv]

I just bought a 1999 saab 9-3 in AZ that won't start. I think it needs a new twice module. Do you do repairs on Saabs?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Hey, pretty sure I responded to your IG DM

[@bigreddaman5988]

7:50 been thinking about wiring my electric dump to that button lol

[@AutoAutopsy]

lol that would be cool!

[@stephenbarrasford592]

I Have a 93 aero V6 2008 .never let me down until a couple of months ago had intermittent starting problem. Took it to nearest saab garage & diagnosed ecu problem. 3 months on can't get hold of engine ecu for this model . Tried all over UK with no joy. Do you know anywhere I could try in US. Love my car & just want it back on the road. By the way love your channel. Regards Steve

[@AutoAutopsy]

hey! eBay, or some parts facebook groups might be best

[@sidnaciousnesssmith6580]

Hi, a quick question Will 225/50/17 tyres fit on my 17'' rims? I have a 2007 1.9 diesel linier and currently it has 215/50/17 tyres.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yeah they’ll fit. I run 225/45/18 on my car and it’s lowered

[@sidnaciousnesssmith6580]

@@AutoAutopsy Hi, thanks so much, I have spent so much time already researching on this with no avail.

[@Q21salon]

What are the wheel trims on the standard 93? They're fantastic!

[@kevincarboni5072]

Hey man I bought that vacuum I get it tomorrow will let you know how it works and I also bought the ecu spacer orange thing also waiting for that to come in. Man I love Saab’s and you are my favorite KZbinr for Saab’s

[@AutoAutopsy]

Awesome! thank you for your support

[@Mangotrond]

The - button on the SID is not for anything. Its for extra high beam lights (buckets/LED bars etc.) When you program the function with tech2 it will let you connect an auxiliary light source to the 4-pin connector next to the engine room fuse box. When you then turn on the car, it will not do anything, but after activating the switch, the auxiliary lights will power on/off together with the cars high beams. This is active until pressing the - button again or turning off the car. Another genius idea from SAAB, making it easy to mount extra lights without pulling wires in and mounting switches in the dash

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep! Great feature

[@jessicahart8278]

The AUX below the nightpanel button on my 9-3 is removed those buttons are shifted down and the top up and down button is there. So I can put my convertible top down it also puts all my windows down or up depending on position of top.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Nice 👍🏼

[@jose-kg5hl]

You can program up to 5 keys. To check how many are programmed into the car and see which one you are currently using, insert the key into the ignition, turn the key to on, press the trunk button, and the SID will show how many keys are programmed into the system and will show which key you are using. X= standard key, Y=valet key.

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice

[@wckkwik2849]

Do the face-lift headlights fit on an 05? I have the iceblock tail lights. I WANT those headlights!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Not without switching out the entire front end of the car, unfortunately

[@wckkwik2849]

@@AutoAutopsy damn. I figured.. oh well. 289000(ish) miles on mine. Trying to keep it a nice as i can.