theSAABguy Repairs: 2002 SAAB 9-5 Blower Motor or Fan Speed Controller

In this video I replace a Fan Speed Controller on a 2002 SAAB 9-5. I began the job believing it could just be the blower motor (which is easier), but after plugging in the good blower motor I diagnosed the Fan Speed Controller to be the true culprit. Here is a link of the part which needed to be replaced: http://www.eeuroparts.com/Main/PartDetail.aspx?id=4869319. You can follow the directions as seen in this video for both the blower motor and fan speed controller. However I don't show what I did under the dash which was the trickiest part.
Enjoy your SAAB.
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Jay

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• SAAB Blower Motor
• Fan Speed Controller
• Repair

[bigaz72]

This video was a big saver! It was more than just helpful, IT WAS AWESOME! I got quoted thousands to replace. My fan was very intermittent, bust mostly off! The only thing I would add would be if you don't have one of those cool snake tips, disconnect the the accelerator pedal, gives some room to use a 1/4" drive ratchet. On the passenger side I removed the glove box go give me more room. Saab Guy you are the best

[onlinesolo]

I have a challenge for you. My 2003 saab 9-3Linear has an issue where at night the center console ( radio, heat controls, steering wheel controls) stays dark and in the day time it lights up. If I shine a flashlight at the Dome on top of the Information display on the dash, everything comes on but as soon as the light goes off it all goes dark again... Is this some kind of a sensor issue?

[1995RangeRover]

this is a lot more involved than the 9000...yeesh!! thanks for sharing!!!

[agm285]

Thanks. Exactly what I needed to see. I didn't realize you could remove the wiper-assembly bracket directly over the blower. And I think my problem is really the speed controller -- which I didn't even know about.

One thing I discovered though, which could make the process a little easier on your back: It turns out the hood comes off very easily! Three nuts on each side, pop off the gas-struts, and you can set the hood aside. (It's easy, but it's really a two-person job.)

[texcali85]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful. I have a 2002 9-5 linear and on cold mornings or damp mornings when I try starting my car, it'll turn on for 1-2 seconds then shut off.. for those 1-2 seconds that it is on, it has a rough idle. Any idea as to what I can do or what it might be? When its driving or idling, its smooth, its only rough for those few seconds on morning starts. Thanks.

[dove54m]

@slowcivichere You can drop the gas tank. It sit inside and is mounted on top. Or, you can remove the back seat. The lines for electrical and gas will be evident here with a small access hole. You can use power metal snips to enlarge the hole so that the fuel pump can be removed and replaced. The pump needs to be turned about a quarter turn clockwise I think to remove the pump and the opposite to replace the new pump. I found some pictures online but don't have the site handy.

[ofnoan100]

TNX it was very helpful for my today. you are an angle. not all angles are dressed in white.

[slowcivichere]

Hey jay.....I'm thinking about buying a 1999 Saab 93 5dr......it needs a fuel pump....got any videos on that?....got any tips for me?...

[marshkid1]

Great vid man, good work!