Recall - Engine Control Module Defect
MI No. 248-2261 ed.2PI No.
Date: September 2000
Distr.: US, CA, JP
9-3
Recall 724: Replacing engine control module (ECM)
Background
The Trionic T7 engine control modules manufactured before December 6, 1999 have rubber supports for the circuit board that are faulty. These supports contain substances that can accelerate oxidation, which in turn can lead to open circuits on the circuit board. This can produce symptoms such as starting problems and the engine running unevenly. The CHECK ENGINE lamp may illuminate and the car may go into limp-home mode.
If Recall 719 has already been performed, please see this bulletin for additional work that must be performed. If Recall 719 has not yet been performed, please see MI 291-2217 edition 3 for complete details on required work.
Symptom
Starting problems and engine running unevenly. CHECK ENGINE lamp may light
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 models within the following VIN Serial No. Ranges:
1999 Viggen: X7020001 - X7063258
20003/5-dr.: Y2000001 - Y2021277
2000 Viggen and Convertible: Y7000001 - Y7006655
Owner Notification
As much as possible, owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Saab Cars USA, Inc.
There will be no VIN Status List issued for this campaign.
Please check your IRIS On-Line Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry for open campaigns.
Please note that vehicles in which a T7 ECM was replaced on a warranty claim with a repair date on or after March 1, 2000, regardless of the ECM part number used, are considered to be completed under the terms of this Recall and will be marked as completed on the Recall and Service Campaign Inquiry screen. No additional Recall 724 action is required for these vehicles. No owner notice will be sent to owners of these vehicles.
Material
53 81 140 T7 ECM for 2000 3/5-dr./Convertible (B205R High output)
53 81 108 T7 ECM for 2000 3/5-dr./Convertible (B205L Std. output)
53 80 985 T7 ECM for 1999 Viggen (B235R)
53 81 074 T7 ECM for 2000 Viggen (B235R)
Parts equal to 25% of those vehicles wholesaled to your dealership will be shipped according to the schedule outlined in the IRIS Reference posted in the IRIS Service and Warranty Reference Library on 2000/08/31. Additional parts should be ordered using normal ordering procedures.
Important
A special programming procedure is used when performing this Recall. You must use Tech 2 version 37.000 or a later version.
Tools
Numeral 8 punch: 02 97 713
This tool may be ordered directly from Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233.
Warranty/time Information:
Submit warranty claims using the following information:
INSPECTION OF DATE CODE:
FAILED OBJECT: 10724
FAULT/REASON: 66
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 05
REPAIR/ACTION: 08
RECALL ACTION CODE (RAC): 1
LABOR OPERATION: 12240
TIME: 0.4
SEE INSPECT & REPLACE TRIONIC ECM FOR ADDITIONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
INSPECT & REPLACE TRIONIC ECM:
FAILED OBJECT: 10724
FAULT/REASON: 66
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 05
*REPAIR/ACTION: 01*
RECALL ACTION CODE (RAC): 3
LABOR OPERATION: 10724
TIME: 0.6
Additional step for Recall 719:
For vehicles that are listed on the IRIS Recall & Service Campaign Inquiry screen as open for 717 and where the campaign plate is stamped for 719 submit a claim for the additional procedure using the following information:
FAILED OBJECT: 10717
FAULT/REASON: 74
LOCATION: 0
WARRANTY TYPE: 05
REPAIR/ACTION: 05
RECALL ACTION CODE (RAC): 3
LABOR OPERATION: 10717
TIME: 0.3