Campaign 154 42 - Steering Column Lock Replacement
Bulletin Number: 383-2623Date: June 2006
Market:
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Replacing the steering column lock
Customer Satisfaction Program 154 42
Cars in stock must be rectified before delivery.
A personal communication must be sent to the owners of cars already delivered requesting them to get in touch with the nearest Saab garage as soon as possible to have the fault rectified.
Cars affected
Saab 9-3 M05-06 within Vehicle Identification Number ranges 51049407 - 61006320 and 56016430 - 66002064
Note
Certain cars within the Vehicle Identification Number range are not affected, see separate information for Vehicle Identification Numbers affected.
Background
Cracks in the hall sensors have arisen during the manufacture of steering column lock units.
Symptom description
The car cannot be started and the message "Steering column lock. Stop safely. Contact workshop" is shown in the SID.
Parts required
Procedure
Checking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
Before proceeding, check box B1 of the modification identity plate. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the Table of Modifications. A modification identity plate must be fitted in accordance with the section "Fitting the modification identity
plate" where local directives require the marking of the car. If the box is not marked, continue as follows.
Replace the steering column lock in accordance with WIS - Electrical system - Theft protection - Adjustment/Replacement - Steering column lock unit
Marking the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
After carrying out the procedure, box B1 on the modification identity plate must be marked. From and including M04 the car's Warranty and Service Book contains the "Table of Modifications". Mark the box with the number "7" if the procedure was carried out by the importer or with the number "8" if carried out by the dealer.
Fitting the modification identity plate (not US/CA)
Note
A modification identity plate must only be fitted where local directives require the marking of the car.
Fit the modification identity plate in accordance with WIS
9-3 (9440) M04 - General - General - Technical data - Plates and labels
Warranty/Time Information
See separate information.
Fault diagnosis procedure is not available.
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