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Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 18:33:40 +0000
From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com>
Subject: Re: 99 9-3 "Time for Service" went away by itself?


On 12 Mar 2005 16:20:16 -0800, "Mitch Knight" <mitchell.knightnospaml.com> wrote: >Recently bought a 99 9-3 5 door auto trans 71,000 mi. Monday morning >the sid read "Time for Service" I consulted the owners manual and >figured it couldn't be anything major and could wait (the nearest saab >shop is 2 hours away). Friday morning the sid no longer says time for >service after the cars ritual checking upon startup. Strange. It shouldn't go away by itself. Are you sure you didn't accidentally reset it whilst trying to clear the message? > >The car is due for an oil change in 2 weeks and i'll replace the air >filter as well. Does it gripe at you for an oil change, the manual >doesn't seem to mention anything like this > No. It doesn't sense anything other than time and mileage. >Being a new car onwner a few questions... >The car runs great and everything works except the washer sprayer for >the hackback window. Suggestions? Can you hear the pump running? >When I turn the AC a rather nasty smell starts to come out the vents, >is there a filter that should be changed? There is a pollen filter, but the mildew is more likely on the evaporator. You can get stuff to spray in to freshen it up. >The car came with 2 standard keys and a programmed key w/ build in >keyless entry from a 01 Saab, it doesn't have to seem much range, is >this normal or does it need a battery replacement? You should get a message on the SID when a key battery starts to run low. Cheers, Colin.

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