Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 04:10:16 GMT From: Andy Olson <andy10k_removeme_nospamveme_comcast.net> Subject: Re: Time for Service
In article <HyD5xq.C3unospamove.se>, hohnospamlid.invalid says... > In article <MPG.1b1f274373a2af4a989680nospamews.comcast.net>, > Andy Olson <andy10k_removeme_nospamveme_comcast.net> wrote: > > > I recently bought a 1999 9-3 convertible. It now has 48K miles and the > > SID says 'Time for Service' when I start the car. > > The message is displayed after 365 days or <distance> has passed since > last service (or last service reset of the display). <distance> may vary > between markets, but is probably close to 20000 km. > > > Is there something > > specific this is calling for? > > It thinks it is time for service, either because of distance or time, > and is just reminding you that a service would be nice. > > > If it's something as simple as an oil > > change which I can do myself, then how do I stop the message from coming > > up all the time? > > When you have done the required service you can reset the message yourself. > When the message is displayed on the SID you press the clear button > briefly to remove the message, then press and hold the clear button until > the message SERVICED is seen after about 8 seconds. Don't release the > button when CLEARED is shown. > > > I don't have a manual for the car and have been browsing here and on > > saabnet for as much information as I can find. > > What happened to the manual? > > Thanks for the info. I don't know what happened to the manual - previous owner lost it. I am considering buying one of the service/repair manuals on CD that I see on Ebay - any thoughts or experience with those?
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