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Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 02:48:32 GMT
From: "Richard Erde" <rerde2003nopsamlink.net>
Subject: Re: 2003 saab 9-3 Display Error Message - Steering Lock Malfunction


I got the same message and had to be towed to a Saab dealer. One of the modules you describe had to be replaced. The situation you describe displays a different message. Both messages are covered in the owner's manual. "Steve Crowe" <scrowenopsamink.net> wrote in message news:cocaqvgun5jm15jm8pkafsfcklgb0knhb1nopsamcom... > On Sun, 02 Nov 2003 00:35:25 GMT, "tom barna" <tbarnopsam.net> wrote: > > >I just purchased a 2003 Saab 9-3 at an auction, which was running fine > >during the sale. It had some minor water damage. The battery went dead > >from sitting in the auction yard, and now when you put the key in the > >ignition, the following message displays: > > > >STEERING LOCK MALFUNCTION - MAKE A SAFE STOP AND CONTACT SAAB DEALER. > > > >I contacted my Saab dealer and they never heard of this message. They want > >me to bring the car in for diagnostics. > > > >Does anyone know of a quick reset to get this message cleared, before I tow > >it to the dealer? > > > >thanks in advance. > > > >Tom > > > > > > > Tom, > > This may not be a big deal. Here is how the system works. > > When a key is inserted into Ignition Switch Module (ISM), a signal is > sent to the Column Integration Module (CIM). Once the CIM verifies > that a valid key for this car has been inserted, the CIM sends a > message to the Steering Column Lock (SCL) to disengage. Once the SCL > disengages, it sends a message back to the CIM that the steering lock > is disengaged. The CIM then sends a message back to ISM for the key to > be able to turn. > > You will get the message that you have if the SCL can not disengage. > Usually, this is because the steering wheel is turned a little bit and > the wheels of the car are being force back against the SCL. This > action causes a binding of the SCL that it can not overcome. The fix > is simple. With the key out of the ISM, move the steering wheel > slightly off the SCL , by turning it a little one way or the other and > hold it off the SCL.. You will feel that there some play in the > steering wheel as you move the it back and forth. Try to hold it in > the center of that play. Now insert the key into the ISM and all > should be well. > > There are also other possible problems and they would require proper, > possibly extensive diagnosis to repair. > > If the warning message is still on with the car running, DO NOT DRIVE > THE CAR!! You run the risk of danger to you and others. Have the car > towed to a repair shop. > > Most likely, it will have to be a dealership, because now in addition > to having a Tech II, one must also have a computer running TIS > software with a registered hardware key in order to replace control > modules. > > Also ,be advised that this car may not be under warranty. Saab > maintains a database of cars that have been totaled, flood damage etc. > They will not warranty those cars. > > Additionally, the 9-3SS has minimum configuration of 15 control module > and can top 30 units depending on installed options. Some of the > modules are mounted low in the car(SRS module comes to mind). If the > car was flooded, it may have major problems in the future. > > Good luck, > > Steve Crowe, Master Saab Tech > scrowenopsamink.net > Harpers Ferry, WV

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