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Big Problems "Limp Home Mode"
Posted by SB (more from SB) on Tue, 8 Apr 2003 22:11:48
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I purchased a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear w/ Launch package (Steel Grey) approximately 2 months ago. Four days after my purchase I was driving using the steptronic shifting and the car lost power. Warning lights came on and the dash said to pull over and contact Saab. When I attempted to accelerate and pull over a severe grinding noise was heard and felt under my right foot. I called roadside assistance and they brought it back to the dealership. After several days the dealership said they saw a computer event "Wheel Speed Mismatch" but was not sure what happened or how this was caused. They said when the car detects a problem it disables portions of the engine and computers and only allows you to go approx 20 MPH to make a safe stop. The dealership called this "Limp Home Mode" they said it was similiar to a Windows "Safe Mode". As you could imagine I was angry but understand sometimes unexplainable things happen. Now less than 2 months later it happened again. This time though I was on the freeway in rush hour traffic. After nearly getting into an accident I managed to call Saab Roadside and again they had to tow me. All of the symptoms were the same and even the grinding..I sit here with a loaner waiting for info on the cause. I was wondering if anyone else here has experienced anything similiar? Or has anyone here heard of anything like this with the saab? Any information or insight would be greatly appreciated.
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