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900 Convertible Top Troubleshooting Guide

Squeaks   Rattles

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ACTION

Clicking/snapping noise from the

Loose bolts at front side rail

See page 19

1st bow header
Rattle from “pull down” handle at

Incorrect fit

See page 19

center of 1 st bow

3

Rattle from tonneau cover with 5th

5th bow fabric rubbing on tonneau See page 19

bow latched
Rattle at 2nd bow (above driver’s

a. Incorrect cut at ends of 2nd

See page 20

or passenger’s head)

bow

b. Round rubber plug not inserted
in square rubber stop between 1st
and 2nd side rail

c. 2nd bow flipper rod rattling

Rattle from C-pillar area while

Bolts beneath 2nd side rail loose

See page 21

driving

Rattle in rear side trim area by rear

Seat belt pretensioner tube 

See page 21

speaker (only 1995 VIN up to

 sheet metal

7

Creaking or rattling noise when

Improper window rollers (must be

See page 21

raising front windows

lubricated)

Creaking or rattling noise while

Improper window rollers (must be

See page 21

driving down road

lubricated)

9

Squeaking noise from rear when

Access flap lower surface rubbing

See page 21

driving with the top raised

on 5th bow motor

F

Содержание 1995 900 Convertible

Страница 1: ..._ I _ _ _ _...

Страница 2: ...SI 08 94 0495 Programming Top Mechanism See new PSI 04 97 0758 which gives both ISAT and TECH 2 instructions PSI 09 94 0499 Adjustment of Tonneau Cover Latches PSI 03 95 0554 Improvement to Operation...

Страница 3: ...Customer Satisfaction Campaign 428 Top Mechanism Quality Improvement PSI 04 97 0755 Addressing Customer Complaints of Water Leaks PSI 04 97 0756 Correcting Customer Complaint that Headliner at First B...

Страница 4: ...on latest switch is an off white color 1 The 5th bow potentiometer should have a drive bracket installed and the potentiometer arm should be approx 3 8 long The 5th bow motor on the passenger s side o...

Страница 5: ...isengaged 4 Tonneau cover catches going up Latch Adjustment See page 4 snaps when opening 5 Grinding ticking when tonneau Tonneau motor not fully engaged See page 4 goes up 6 Top stops l Z way when lo...

Страница 6: ...d 15 SID does not beep when top is ful a SID incorrectly programmed See page 12 ly lowered b Tonneau cover latch micro switches not closing properly 16 First bow has white mark near First bow rubs on...

Страница 7: ...ed with See page 16 when raising top flaps may be latches closed or inoperative broken off 25 Tonneau cover slams closed a Tonneau cover catches on fabric when closing See pages 17 b Tonneau cover lat...

Страница 8: ...t inserted in square rubber stop between 1st and 2nd side rail c 2nd bow flipper rod rattling 5 Rattle from C pillar area while Bolts beneath 2nd side rail loose See page 21 driving 3 Rattle in rear s...

Страница 9: ...r header seal only while driving 2 Water leaks at outside rear view a Seal deformed or damaged See page 22 mirror bird beak seal b Sheet metal not straight ver tical bird s beak surface 3 Leaks at A p...

Страница 10: ...lowering top 3 ACC does not switch to automatic Stuck defective header switch See page 24 mode when raising top 4 No convertible top SID messages SID misprogrammed See page 24 5 Side rail seals droop...

Страница 11: ...etc c Trunk bag raised If SID is incorrectly programmed when you attempt to lower the top with the trunk stowage bag raised nothing will happen and SID will not display any messages 2 First bow raises...

Страница 12: ...king ratcheting noise the Tonneau motor housing is bent If there is insufficient engagement check for gear damage and check emergency release handle cable adjustment described on next page If damage t...

Страница 13: ...se of the way the sheathing cable is positioned Cut the ties securing the sheathing cable to the body so that it finds a more natural position Make sure that the release handle is pushed all the way t...

Страница 14: ...ith top fully raised because the 5th bow pushes the Tonneau cover down when the top is fully raised Make sure that Tonneau latch pin does not catch or bind in one these areas L 5 Grinding ticking when...

Страница 15: ...ur if the 2nd bow does not flip back causing it to contact the front side rails This can bend the balance link If slightly bent it is OK to straighten it in the car If balance links are severely bent...

Страница 16: ...r if needed Reprogram top according to PSI 04 97 0758 7 Top hesitates when lowering top a Programming When the top is about l 2 way back the main motor stops and the 5th bow motor starts an upward mot...

Страница 17: ...04 97 0758 Pay special attention to the measurements used to calculate main motor overlap values b Tonneau motor drive shaft twisted If the Tonneau motor drive shaft is twisted the 5th bow may hit the...

Страница 18: ...haft is usually due to misadjusted Tonneau cover latches Make sure the latches are carefully adjusted according to Service Manual 8 5 pages 127 128 Make sure to check the Tonneau latch adjust ment wit...

Страница 19: ...are 3 different designs of rear window stops which have been used ANY ONE OF THESE 3 STYLES IS ACCEPTABLE If you are working on a Convertible which has none of these install covers on 5th bow latches...

Страница 20: ...Top Troubleshooting Guide 12 Top gets caught on interior trim panel on way down Early interior trim panel not cut at rear edge Cut panel see illustration front of car Remove shaded area left side sho...

Страница 21: ...Tighten screws as per Customer Satisfaction Campaign 428 item E page 9 as well as the two noted in the illustration below C Side rail lying on main motor balance link bent Possible bent linkage order...

Страница 22: ...ft is twisted slightly the latches may close be fore the Tonneau cover is completely closed If you think that this situation exists you may have to remove the u joint at the end of the shaft to inspec...

Страница 23: ...pening Tonneau cover latch misadjusted Adjust Tonneau latches according to Service Manual 8 5 Cabriolet pages 127 128 Make sure to check the Tonneau latch adjustment with top fully raised because the...

Страница 24: ...n the top so that the front side rail is in a near vertical position Note the angle of the 2nd bow flipper rod and compare it to the angle of the flipper rod on the other side of the car If the bow is...

Страница 25: ...n raising top a Top stops misadjusted Adjust top stops See page 130 of Service Manual 85 Cabriolet Reprogram top If problem persists when calculating main motor high limit on Line A subtract 4 units r...

Страница 26: ...t first bow so that header pins properly enter holes 23 lst bow comes down on header crooked straightens as 5th bow atches Top out of adjustment See adjustments 24 Tonneau cover access flaps don t ope...

Страница 27: ...motor drive shaft twisted If the Tonneau motor drive shaft is twisted the Tonneau cover may slam closed If you think that this situation exists you may have to remove the u joint at the end of the sh...

Страница 28: ...ing fault b Misaligned strikers Adjust strikers c Incorrect programming Reprogram top according to PSI 04 97 0758 27 SIR does not beep when top is fully raised a SID incorrectly programmed Program SID...

Страница 29: ...r some time the pop rivet may have worked loose Drill reinstall a new pop rivet There must be 2 Ratttle from pull down handle at center of 1st bow Loose fit between handle and opening in first bow Rem...

Страница 30: ...it ilustration of correctly cut 2nd bow On late M97 Convertibles the 2nd bow may be cut on the back side This is O K DO NOT reverse it b Round rubber plug not inserted in 2nd bow rest square rubber st...

Страница 31: ...cedure it is easier to install the modified rollers if you re move the rear guide channel for each front window You can leave the win dow in place Lower it slightly and install the modified rollers wi...

Страница 32: ...er leaks PSI 04 97 0755 2 Water leaks at outside rear view mirror bird beak seal a Seal deformed or damaged Replace seal as per PSI 04 97 0760 Do not try to repair if rolled over or damaged Install ne...

Страница 33: ...the header latches are not properly closed SID will display the Check Latches message as soon as TSAS receives a wheel speed signal Monitor the header switches with Tech 2 Make sure both switches are...

Страница 34: ...gnored if no operation problems are experienced 2 ACC does not switch to manual mode when lowering top SID misprogrammed Reprogram SID to hood 3 ACC does not switch to automatic mode when raising top...

Страница 35: ...SEAL FRONT SIDE RAIL SEAL Attach the soft side of velcro tape to seal retainers Cut pieces 1 Omm X 20mm 3W X 3 4 Use dimensions shown for correct spacing Attach hard side of velcro tape to inside of s...

Страница 36: ...ot reach the programmed high limit or low limit Reprogram system according to PSI 04 97 0758 Pay special attention to the high limits and the low limits for each motor potentiometer b If a microswitch...

Страница 37: ...the following VIN Serial No Ranges S7000216 S7016595 Parts g See individual subjects and parts information on page 23 Saab Cars USA Inc Service bulletins are intended for use by prOfeSSiOnal technicia...

Страница 38: ...PSI 04 97 0753 See Page 3 of PSI 04 97 0754 Customer Satisfaction Campaign 428 Section 8 Pm 135 See Page 2 of PSI 04 97 0755 Addressing Customer Complaints of Water Leaks Section 8 p 136...

Страница 39: ...er is fully upright All windows should be lowered See Figure 2 A 2 Remove the existing side trim molding by pulling it upwards The clip at the trailing end should remain in place on the metal flange I...

Страница 40: ...the operation of 2nd Bow Also see Step C of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 420 Parts Rubber plug 2 46 96 175 Figure 3 Gluing rubber plug 1 Glue the rubber plug P N 46 96 175 to the head of the pop riv...

Страница 41: ...if necessary 45 55 710 Figure 4 Fitting protective plate bv 5th bow motor 1 Operate the top using the ROOF switch until it is halfway raised and the Tonneau cover is fully upright All windows should...

Страница 42: ...n the front rail is secure Parts Flat black paint Figure 5 Checking front rail cover 1 Remove any loose front rail covers and touch up with flat black paint as needed The Factory has deter mined that...

Страница 43: ...e approximately 10 cars Figure 6 Lubricating weatherseals 1 Operate the top using the ROOF switch until it is halfway raised and the Tonneau cover is fully upright The side windows should be raised an...

Страница 44: ...hould be fully raised IMPORTANT The 5th bow must be fully raised for the wiring harness to have the correct amount of slack 2 Hook your finger around the wiring and move it downwards The wiring should...

Страница 45: ...1 Operate the top using the ROOF switch until it is in the position shown above The top 5th bow and Ton neau cover should be fully raised 2 A nut is welded to the top of the latch fitting On a number...

Страница 46: ...the wiring is correct remove the microswitch and tape and secure the connector 1 Operate the top using the ROOF switch until it is in the position shown above The top 5th bow and Ton neau cover shoul...

Страница 47: ...nto them 11 Press the leads into position 10 12 Plug in connector Hl O l 5 13 Fit the top storage bag in place and refit the Tonneau cover weatherseal NOTE Make certain top storage bag and Tonneau cov...

Страница 48: ...le tie holding the connector in position 17 Unplug the connector See Figure 11 C 18 Remove and scrap the existing microswitch 19 Cover open end of connector with a piece of tape to protect end of pins...

Страница 49: ...e top using the ROOF switch until it is in the position shown above The top 5th bow and Ton neau cover should be fully raised I 2 Verify that a lock washer is located by the main potentiometer If not...

Страница 50: ...PSI 04 97 0753 See Service Manual 85 Cabriolet page 215 Figure 13 Checking torque of cam bolt Tighten cam bolts to 23Nm Page 14 of 24...

Страница 51: ...e wiring NOTE Subjects 14 15 and 16 should be done at the same time in the trunk Parts Chafing guard 82 78 558 Duct tape Figure 14 Fitting guard to antenna bracket 1 Operate the top using the ROOF swi...

Страница 52: ...15 and 16 have been completed Change the Tonneau cover potentiometer Parts Potentiometer kit 45 58 771 Consists of 0 Potentiometer Bracket Adapter 0 Screw 2 Cable tie 79 71 880 Figure 15 Changing the...

Страница 53: ...bracket in place without potentiometer installed and secure it by means of the old bracket s screw See Figure 15 8 on previous page 8 Press the new black plastic adapter onto the shaft of the Tonneau...

Страница 54: ...s follows Since the new ECM can generate an additional SID message the SID and the owner s manual should also be Up dated Parts TSAS ECM Owner s Manual Label Tools m ISAT or Tech 2 46 10 812 04 08 948...

Страница 55: ...ctors and fold down the trim See Figure 18 D below 5 Unplug the three ECM connectors See Figure 18 E below 6 Remove the nuts securing the ECM and lift it out See Figure 18 F below 7 Fit the new ECM in...

Страница 56: ...ARRIED OUT ISAT DISPLAY 7 PROGRAMMING INTERRUPTED 1 Select PROGRAMMING in ISAT s SAAB INFO DISPLAY menu 2 Proceed to the programming phase or end 3 Enter SID type SID 2 3 All U S models select SID 2 3...

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