A/T - Vibration at Idle/Abrupt Shifts
Bulletin Number: 248-2564Date: June 2005
Market: US/CA
Vibration at idling speed
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 (9440) M03 - with engine alternative B207
Background
In certain vehicles, the vehicle may vibrate when it is stationary.
Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may have the idle speed set higher than the typical idle speed. While the vehicle is in this condition, the driver may experience abrupt shifts as the shift lever is moved from park to drive or reverse.
Symptom description
Vibration in the body while stationary. Abrupt shifts as the shift lever is moved from park to drive or reverse.
Parts required
Not affected
Procedure
1. Establish whether the car has idling speed vibration problems or shifts abruptly.
2. Adjust the engine's idling speed. Connect Tech2.
^ Get Security Access (must be repeated with each adjustment attempt)
^ Select "Diagnostics"
^ Select "Model Year"
^ Select "Car Model"
^ Select "Engine Type"
^ Select "Engine Management System", Trionic 8"
^ Select "Adjustments"
^ Select "Idle Speed Offset"
^ Adjust the idling speed, press OK.
If the car exhibits vibration problems during cold starting for example, then the speed should be increased at a minimum (10 - 30 rpm). If the problem remains at all engine temperatures, then increase the speed by more than 30 rpm.
If the vehicle shifts too abruptly when engaging gear, lower the engine speed in steps of 20 rpm.
3. If the car is equipped with automatic transmission then the customer should be informed that the tendency to shift abruptly will increase if idling speed is increased.
Warranty/Time Information
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period, use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed Object: 19047
Fault/Reason code: 47
Location code: 09 (US: 9)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 05
Labor Operation (US): 1904701
Labor Operation (CA): J5285
Time: 0.2 hr
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.
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