Saab 9-5 climate control repairs

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Published 2011-10-24

My repair of the dual zone climate control system, where one side was stuck on heater only. I used the on-board diagnostics to identify problems. Both sides required work for a complete repair.

All Comments (21)

@nightlifemp 12 years ago

Thank you...thank you...thank you! I was having the same issue with my 2001 9-5. I checked the blend door and the arm and everything was fine, but there was a lot of play in the stepper motor. I followed your directions and my motor looked exactly like yours! You saved me from buying a new one. Thank goodness for the Internet, YouTube and guys like you willing to help out us laymen!!! Thank you again!!!
@rjk8455 4 years ago

Almost bought a very expensive new blend door motor. But I could fix it, thanks to your video. I Had the exact same problem. Gear protruded too far out of the motor. Gently hamered it back at the right position. Super, thanks !!
@1shredderx 6 years ago

My 01' 9-5 Estate does EXACTLY the same thing. I took apart the driver's side and the plastic part fell out broken just like yours. Tight working space!
@johnstonb 12 years ago

Thank you for your kind words. I have also greatly benefited from the online community of folks who like to share how they fixed various things. As far as having the exact same problems as in the video, that does NOT surprise me. Some designs prove themselves over time, and some unfortunately prove to have flaws.
@Texmotodad 3 years ago

Outstanding diagnosis sir!
@crocodiluromania 12 years ago

Good bless you Sir ! I was able to fix my car after I was watching your video. I was surprise to see that I head the exact problems that you posted on this video. I'm really thankful for your effort and for the few people that post all kinds of issues and how to fix it. Keep up the good work ! Thanks again for saving me a few hundreds or even a thousand I dollars for this problems.
@Jenzino 10 years ago

Awesome instructions, had the exact same problem. Fixed in no time, thnx!
@CB-RADIO-UK 11 years ago

Great video, very clear. Even though i do not own a saab iam sure you have helped some people. I love the built in Dia feature in the dash.
@chrishart9926 7 years ago

thanks for doing this, it is really cold here in new york, and i need to fix this issue :)
@leesapo3099 10 years ago

very well explained great camera work great job!
@marctormo7275 11 years ago

just what i was looking for !!!! great.
@johnstonb 12 years ago

I am glad it was helpful. It is a pretty long video, but it covers a variety of problems that can be encountered, which is probably more typical than not with an older car.
@Jenzino 10 years ago

Awesome instructions,
@stih201 3 years ago

Thanks for the video,. This was spot on
@johnstonb 11 years ago

Thanks, I believe there are other manufacturers that do have on-board diagnostics for the climate control, especially if they have "automatic" controls like this car. It automatically defrosts the windshield, blows the upper/lower vents, and especially, switches between heating and cooling.
@johnstonb 11 years ago

I recall paying about $30 for it, but I also bought a few other things at the time. It is a relatively small piece of aluminum, but it does have to be precisely machined to the correct dimensions to work. It was worth it to me to buy it, as I do not have the machining tools to make my own.
@qtdez300056 11 years ago

U are the BEST
@bahrm4 10 years ago

My car is having the 08 and 10 codes. I really am glad you posted this video. Any guess as to what the the 10 designation means vs the 11? Thanks!
@1000monk 7 years ago

what tools did you use to take the driver side blend door motor I can't seem to get to the bolts it's a tight fit the gas pedal is in the way
@owenaero 9 years ago

i have tried to find the same part on there site and no luck is there a proper name for it for search