Recall - Starter Motor/Engine Harness Seal Missing
MI No. 371-2202PI No.
Date May 2000
Distr. See separate list
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 835: Seal missing from connector between starter motor harness and engine wiring harness
Background
A seal is missing in the connector (H4-1) between the starter motor harness and engine wiring harness. This can mean that the connector pins corrode and cause the starter motor, generator and oil pressure sensor to malfunction.
As from VIN Y3014157, a seal is fitted in connector H4-1.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 with V6 engine M99-00 within the following VIN Serial No. ranges: X3000001 - Y3014156
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to/by your dealership.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall/Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.
Material
41 13 759 Seal
79 71 800 Cable tie (if necessary)
30 04 520 Kontakt 61
Tools
02 97 713 Numeral 8 Punch
If you need a numeral 8 punch, this can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/Time Information:
Submit warranty claims using the following information:
FAILED OBJECT: 11835
FAULT/REASON: 03
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 02
REPAIR/ACTION: 10
LABOR OPERATION: 11635
TIME: 0.3
MI No. 371-2202
PI No.
Date: May 2000
Distr. US, CA
9-5
Customer Satisfaction Campaign 835: Seal missing from connector between starter motor harness and engine wiring harness
Background
A seal is missing in the connector (H4-1) between the starter motor harness and engine wiring harness. This can mean that the connector pins corrode and cause the starter motor, generator and oil pressure sensor to malfunction.
As from VIN Y3014157, a seal is fitted in connector H4-1.
Cars affected
Saab 9-5 with V6 engine, M99-M00 within VIN Serial Number ranges: X3000001 - Y3014156
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
A VIN Status List will be supplied to you prior to any owner notification. If you do not receive a Status List, this is an indication that no affected vehicles have been sold to(by your dealership.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.
Material
41 13 759 Seal
79 71 880 Cable tie (if necessary)
30 04 520 Kontakt 61
Tools
Numeral 8 punch: 02 97 713
This tool can be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Procedure
Before starting the procedure check box B4 of the modification identity plate. If the box is not checked, proceed as follows.
1 Open the hood (bonnet) and locate the brown connector H4-1, which is positioned In a bracket under the turbocharger deliver pipe by the battery. Remove the connector by pressing In the catch (on certain cars the connector is secured to the bracket with a cable tie).
2 Unplug the two halves of the connector using a small screwdriver.
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