How to Change Battery Saab 9-3 | Easy DIY

How to change battery | Saab 9-3 | battery tray removal. Only basic tools needed, easy DIY

Saab 9-3 battery size = 096 (petrol), 110 or 115 (diesel or petrol upgrade)

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Battery cables, red or black, 50cm (19inch)
Replacement battery terminal clamps
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Stainless screws for battery tray - select M8x20 or 30
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[CycloneCyd]

🎥 The importance of keeping your battery clean:

[starkiller]

This guy is simply amazing! Love from America

[guitarlover]

How amazing just done mine today ! Damn nut has come of battery clamp ! Had to take all lot out to put nut on
Great video as ever👌

[bonniearmstrong]

Syd, If we are replacing the battery, do we need to remove the plastic box the battery is in? I didn't understand why you removed it and then put it right back. Thank you. Bonnie

[boogeyman]

What Size car Battery should I put ? I have an Saab 9-3 SS 1.8i 122hp. I would like to get an 85ah Battery. I am not really sure if it will fit.

[rataxv]

Cheers pal, you just saved me 20 quids, great video!

[MrSandman]

Cyclone Cyd . Please do a video tutorial on how to replace a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Sedan upper radiator coolant hose .

[richardingram]

Great video as ever Cyd. Did you do the video about making the battery retaining bolt and clamp (2:25 in) more robust? After the AA changing my battery a couple of years ago and me now taking that battery out I have found that it is just sitting there and not screwing in to the plastic.... Cheers.

[spensersun]

It's very useful !!! appreciate that.

[LONGSLEEVERICKY]

Hello Cyd, if I'm just recharging the battery and not replacing it, do I need to do the steps following the loosening of the 13mm socket? Very new to cars and trying to figure all of this out on my own. Love from America!

[DialecticDeveloper]

Do you have or would you post a video on repairing stereo outage likely due to reconnecting battery wrong, while fuses are still good, already checked? Signal speaker also went out as a result, perhaps due to attaching negative before positive.

[ryanalvey]

Did you remove the battery disconnect switch?

[wadewade]

Cyd can you do a video on a saab 93 battery that keeps going flat. Even with the fuses taken out for the lights radio and other accessories it's still going flat overnight

[Javie]

Could you help me or think along with me regarding the following problem?

I own a Saab 9-3 Sport-Estate, 2006 model, Diesel, with 150hp. It's a Swedish car.

Sometimes, I am unable to start the car. I receive messages on my screen indicating that the traction control is not functioning and there is a stabilizer warning. I have to turn the key multiple times before the car starts, and it only starts when the warning messages do not appear.

After a while, I noticed that the check engine light does not illuminate when I turn the key to the "on" position. When the check engine light does not come on, I am unable to communicate with the engine control unit (ECU), and this seems to be the reason for the warning messages.

Since then, I have learned that I don't need to turn the key all the way to determine if the car will start or not. Instead, I just need to turn the key to the "on" position multiple times until the check engine light comes on, and then the car will start.

I have watched several YouTube videos where people remove fuses, but those methods did not work for me.

I have also observed that the car starts more quickly when the weather is cold or when the car has not been driven for several hours. This leads me to conclude that temperature has an effect on whether the ECU powers on or not, though I'm uncertain why.

I have tried to locate the ground cable of the ECU, but I have been unable to find it. In most YouTube videos, the ECU was easily visible when they opened the hood, but mine is located in front of the right wheel, almost at ground level.

At this point, I am at a loss as to where to look for a solution. My last option is to take it to a garage, but I'm concerned about potentially incurring significant expenses as they investigate the problem.

To sum it up:

The car doesn't start when the check engine light does not come on (possibly indicating the ECU not waking up or functioning).
When the check engine light does illuminate, the car starts and operates normally.
Temperature appears to have an influence.
I should also mention that the car was not used during the winter in Sweden and got buried under 1.5 meters of snow. I'm worried that moisture or the cold might have affected the ECU, considering its close proximity to the ground.

Furthermore, someone else replaced the battery, and I am unsure what type of battery was installed previously. Currently, I have an Exide Premium 85AH 12V 800A(EN) battery in the car, but I'm unsure if this is the correct type.

[JamesGodish]

This is great-thanks for posting. I couldn't figure out how to get that tray out. Question. I got a P2135 code last night and my car went into limp mode for the ride home. One thread I read said to check the h41-1 connector under the battery tray but when I checked I couldn't find any wires underneath it at all. Someone else suggested to push the accelerator to the floor before starting so I tried that as well before putting the battery back in. After putting the battery back in the code is gone and the car seems to be running fine, but I'm worried to let my kids take it too far from home. Do you have an idea where these wires are that they are talking about or do you have any other ideas? Thanks again. Your videos are a big help.

[garrynutter]

Have you done a video on the extra + and - Cabels ?

[philhode]

Just had flat battery got jump started now showing nil fuel, im sure there was at least 80 miles left, any ideas?

[tigertruckerman]

Help my clutch on 9.3 tid estate 2008, is not always coming fully up, this morning when I got in car pedal was at floor, put foot under lifted up and fine, could it be air in system?

[drhrd]

Anyone have a link to how to change the battery cables on a Saab 9-3? tx

[hampuslindstrom]

Hi!
What is the dimension for the "new" earthcable you are using? :)

All the best,
Hampus