The Most Common Issue on the Saab 9-5

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[screwit]

It's because the timing sprockets (and rest of the timing bits) are on that side.

[timpolman]

Spark plugs contribute a lot to coil pack failures. If you keep going too long on old plugs, the gap will become too big on them, hence a larger voltage is needed to actually make it spark. If the voltage goes too high, the coilpack dies.

[tiagoluna]

From my experience, regarding the cassette, you get what you pay. Cheap cassette won't last but are cheaper. There is not much that can go wrong in a 9-5 if they are treated right. K7, coolant by-pass valve, pcv system (if older than 2004), thermostat are the things to look for. Make sure you have good oil with the right specs and go for the nrg spark plugs.

[baccala]

I bought an oem cassette a few months I bought my 2002 9-5 SW a few years ago. Never had a problem after that.

[devinegamingtv]

(I'm commenting on a lot of your videos now as I'm binge watching them)

I got a knock-off DIC for 55$, ran it for about 6-7 months with a stage-1 tune, got cold feet and got a genuine one for 295$. I sold the knock-off online for 10$, haven't heard anything yet from the buyer.

[chicagoui]

Thanks for the video. I love my OG95 and even though I’ve had some issues with her, she’s never EVER left me stranded. It’s the only car I’ve ever owned that has been this utterly reliable.

There is info on refurbishing the DIC. If you’re good with electrical things.

[martinasplund]

Regarding the valve cover, I think its because on the left-hand side (4:12) you have the timing-gears that connects obviously to the crankshafts and they take up extra headroom in the valve cover.

[powertothesheeple]

The valve cover is higher on the passenger side because that is where the cam sprockets and chain are. The DIC just fits the angle of the cover.

[ataririder]

THE DIC had me on the side of the road twice. Once with a 9-3 and then again with my 9-5. Always had a spare in my trunk, faster than changing a tire. Look for cracks when you're changing your plugs.

[robinforrest]

Maybe you could do a video on the brake vacuum hose. It went bad on my 2004 Aero. Result: brakes performed like my 1985 Renault 4 😂 and I got a VERY rough idle. I replaced it for about 40€. Really easy.
And yes, I have a spare DIC in the boot of the Aero 😂

[mjm]

Hi! Love this incredibly helpful video. Thinking of buying a 2003 95 aero estate.

Has a couple things wrong.

A. Has a code. P1452. (Check engine light)

B. AC doesn’t get cold

C. Funny smell under the driver side floor after driving. Can smell it when placing nose under the car. Maybe cat?

She has 173k miles. Body and interior is great tho.

[terminal-velocity]

My DI Cassette pulled up an engine check light at 70k miles. I replaced it at 190k miles 😂

[nuttycommuter]

I’d only ever buy a genuine DIC.

I think that the reliability thing is relative - the DIC might be the most common failure (I’ve replaced mine), but that’s set against the rest of the car which (touch wood) is incredibly reliable!

[FPSIceraven]

Owned my Saab 9-5 for about 8 months now, the day after i bought it i got a check engine light and had to replace my ignition casette.

[jc]

I owned a 9-5 Aero a few years ago and the DI failed. I agree don’t replace it with a cheap copy I did it caused a miss fire so ended up getting an original brand new part and problem solved. Because when the original failed I got stranded I did purchase a second hand one and keep it as a spare in the boot. Never used it apart from testing it when I got it but peace of mind and meant I was never going to be stuck. It’s really not that major an issue. I had the car for 3 years and took the car from 122K to 165k miles and it failed once, problem is in the uk they’re something you can get only from a specialist . The car was really reliable, fast (stage 1 remap) and comfortable. I always thought the OG 9-5 with 6 speeds and four wheel drive would have made a great car, brilliant.

[sqlim]

We have 2001 YS3E 185 2.3t and recently, after an lovely evening of changing oil with my friend I was heading back home and the car just died out of the blue. It immediately started back up again and that issue did not happened again since, but I wonder if it is because of DIC. We used to have 9 3 from 2001 and when it started dying like that it happened several times during one trip, lake every few Km (we were on the freeway and had to get to the exit).

[larylongprong]

Just a thought but would modifying the alloy housing on the DI unit IE filling it with vent holes to let the latent heat out help extend the life!

[whatsupbuddy]

thanks for the video would love to see one on how to replace the rear hatch supports on a 2000 9-5

[fredkolbrener]

The title on this should state that it's for the 4 cylinder 9-5. The 9-5 SE with V6 engine is a different animal with TWO 3 coil DIC's that has its own issues. Also, dielectric grease should be used inside the coil towers so they don't stick to the spark plugs.

[RickConley]

My 2005 9-5 was throwing an occasional random misfire code during extended idling. Replace the DIC and still have the occasional problem. Keeping the old one as a spare now.