Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:53:02 +1000 From: Peter Wilkins <wilkinsp_nospamnospamail.com.au> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 Wagon Elecrical Problems
On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 02:07:33 GMT, "Joe C via CarKB.com" <forumnospamB.com> wrote : > I have had recurring problems with lights, both headlights and = taillights >constantly blowing on my 2001 9-5 wagon. Right after I bough the car I = had to >replace the headlight bulbs, later on it was the tail light(left), then = the >right and so on. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the bulbs, = not >cheap bulbs(under warranty). I tried later replacing both bulbs in pairs= when >they blew as suggested by the dealer, problem continued. Right now I = have, >again, the right rear light message illuminated. I recently had to = replace my >battery, related? I don't know. Does anyone know wether this is some = sort of >factory defect that maybe I missed or that Saab has not admitted to? I = have >heard other Saab owners say they have had problems with lights blowing. = Car >is now out of warranty. May be expensive to repair. Any assistance is >appreciated. Thanks, I had similar problems with my 1998 9-5SE, blowing headlamp bulbs. Saab replaced some hardware under warranty - I think a voltage regulator - and I haven't blown a bulb since. --=20 Regards, Peter Wilkins Profanity is the crutch of inarticulate nospamles