SAAB 9-3 ALTERNATOR Replacement ~ SAAB 9-3 Alternator Location
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2017
- 'How to' remove the alternator - SAAB 9-3 2.0 petrol engine.
The same basic engine is used in Vauxhall & Opel Vectra - they may be similar.
This covers Saab 9-3 1.8t, 2.0t and 2.0T 4 cyl petrols (B207 series)
This is an awkward job - not especially difficult though. Allow about an hour for removal and same for replacement, plus rebuild time (I replaced the brushes and regulator in mine in less than 15 minutes - I've a video for that - see below).
Also make sure you've got the part number of the alternator off the back cover before removing it - I cover that in the video.
Worn brushes is the most common fault. Mine lasted 110,000 miles. About typical for brush life (say, 80 - 120,000).
How to change the brushes on a Bosch alternator:
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And here I show you how to test any alternator and battery. Do this regularly and you'll know when to change either without suffering a breakdown:
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Could you please give me the name of the car battery charger that you use in the video ? Also do you have a link to a website where I can purchase it ?
I couldn't reach the square hole on the belt tensioner with my ratchet, so I put a stick from underneath against the entire tension pulley, which I lifted up with a jack-screw.
Thank you! Very helpful video.
I had to replace my alternator recently on my saab. And this guide helped me a lot! Just wanted to say thank you!!
Best how-to on the topic i've seen. Thank you so much for the completeness, the still images, and your cheer. Subscribed.
Thanks for the compliment and for subscribing.
Thanks Cyd, your video was really helpful and thanks to you I have changed the alternator on my ‘03 Aero. A couple of comments that others my find helpful ;
1. I found there is no need to remove/disturb anything on the intake side. The ecu can be disconnected and removed by sliding it out to the left.
2. I had a Big Problem getting a 3/8 ratchet onto the tensioner. There just isn’t room so £20 serpentine belt tool from Amazon did the trick. Had to shorten the length to get it in but £20 well spent and potentially saved hours of frustration fiddling around under a car supported on Jack stands which is something I have never felt that comfortable about
Thanks again
Very clear instructions and step by step, thank you very much for posting this guide :)
Max bur thanks for the comment. It's exactly what I aim for: clear concise and factual. It's nice people out there appreciate the effort.
I show you how to change the brushes in another video.
let us know how you get on. 👍
Mate I love your videos, and style - great attitude and detail to components and safety and doing a proper job, all the best mate - Olly from portsmouth
You Sir, are a star. Thank you very much.
I am just a little wary of the that coolant T-connection as i broke one just by touching it whilst they removed the top cover on my SAAB during an oil change. Luckily i found one locally. Also, lucky that the car was not running.
Amazing car nonetheless.
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Thanks for a very good instruction. I did not manage to get a 3/4 key to release the tension. I took a garage jack and an iron stick and was able to push up the bucket without help very controlled. It can be recommended
Thanks for that, I can see how that might work okay.
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Just replaced my alternator today with your help, appreciate it
Excellent, pleased for you.
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Cruz where did you purchase the alternator from?
Was it hard.
Thank you for this very helpful video! I have a saab 93 2007 1.9TiD and the alternator is to change. That will help a lot. I need to change the engine starter and because I had to disconnect a lot of times my battery to charge it, now I have the alarm alert that shows up… here for new videos suggestions ;)
And thanks again for your great help
Cheers
Thanks a lot, the video was very useful for me.
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That's good to know, thanks.
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ok . thats great advice . really appreciate it . thanks
Great video, thanks!
Thanks and welcome
Awesome write up
Thanks Volodymyr, kind of you to say.
very useful video!!
Appreciated!
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sorry folks something I didn't cover. Please make sure you catch the lost coolant in a receptacle of some sort. I had a large drip tray below the car. DO NOT put the old coolant down any surface drain: flush it away down the toilet so it goes to treatment.
@Tony da brindisi sorry Tony, I never saw your question. No, there is usually no fuse between alternator output terminal and battery. yes, a parallel lead is a good idea - do the same for the negative too.
I do hope you got sorted, I feel bad for it being so long
Excellent videos Cyd, I have a question my Saab 93 is a 09 plate Diesel TID and the alternator is at the back of the engine so is the ECU is it pretty much the same principal as shown in yours, in taking out and replacing? Thanks
Thanks Cyd. My alternator has just died (2004 Aero). Ordered a new one and will try an fix it myself. Great tip about the 3/8 ratchet - this should save me having to buy a tension bar. Question - In hindsight, would it have been better draining the coolant first? I am unsure if I need to do this or not.
Also with hindsight, a 3/8 breaker would be easier than a ratchet because of being longer, something like this amzn.to/30C3Y8l. Yes you need to drain some coolant out but not much. A simple syphon pump like this amzn.to/30C9zeI would be just the thing to get as much as possible out of the expansion tank before disconnecting the pipes.
Anyone kno why my serpentine belt tool is not fitting in the 3/8 hole in the tensioner pulley
Helpful hint: Often, the threaded studs which the plastic nuts secure to are corroded & will snap when you rotate the nuts. If this happens, the snapped studs (which are welded to the chassis) will need to be ground off. Centre punch where these were. Pilot drill these (3mm maybe), then drill to 12mm. (note you may need to wiggle the 12mm drill bit in each hole to make fractionally bigger) Paint these areas with some kind of primer or Hammerite to prevent corrosion. Place a 6mm Well nut (google it) in each hole. Replace wheel arch liner & use FLANGED HEXAGON HEAD BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL M6 16mm long to thread into the Well nuts. The Well nuts have a 13mm rubber cylindrical bit surrounding a metal m6 thread. The rubber expands, gripping the 12mm holes in the chassis that you drilled.
Hi Cyd, amazing video thank you. I have a question, I have replaced my alternator and voltmeter tested it all. Annoyingly I have the the error message, battery not charging , on my sid. Any ideas? Battery reads 12.7v, running reads 14.4 and 14.2v under load. Help :(
check this ua-cam.com/video/UKTd4aI3-Mw/v-deo.html
Good video help alot
No problem 👍
Hey I have questions where can I find alternator and battery for saab 93 2006
great vid. How many miles had your car done before the alternator went?
Hi Framus, thanks for watching and the nice words. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share.
IIRC I mentioned it in the video, but I'm sure it was around 110,000 miles. Which is about right. Design life of cars varies from 10yr/100k to 12yr/150k. Don't know for sure about Saabs. And did you know the brushes wear faster the more power you use from the alternator? I drive with headlights on at all times, so that probably contributed to a slightly early life failure. I show changing the brushes in another video.
Hello C. C. I would like to start out by saying thanks for sharing, I'm going to try to change mine for the first time tomorrow. I have a question though: What the tool hanging on the left side in 7:30, and what's is the purpose of the tool. You didn't mention it in the upload? Thanks in advance. Kind regards.
My question is can my long bar fit the tensioner to loosen the belt
Impossible to say from the other side of a screen. try it and if it works let us know what make the bar is
Probably sounds stupid but I’m installing an alternator. Someone took off the old one, I can’t seem to find wire that connects to the alternator. I connected the harness. Where does the wire come from? I’m sure it’s hanging there somewhere I just don’t see it. Thanks!
Sorry I didn't see your question. I do hope you've sorted it.
The wire will be a thick one and come from the battery. Don't allow it to hang there - find it and secure it. If it touches the engine it could short the battery - NOT good.
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Mine calls for a 140 amp alternator. I have the 2.0T here in the US. I was wondering why mine is not charging the system. I see three connections on the back but I only have two on my wiring loom.
I’ve cleaned every connection, ground(earth) wire, new battery.
Test the alternator: ua-cam.com/video/AT_XmlwMVz4/v-deo.html
Most likely cause for not charging is brushes being worn: ua-cam.com/video/t2aEPD17r8w/v-deo.html
Getting replacement alternator today, thank goodness I kept the receipt. I’m going to have it bench tested before I bring it home. The last one came with a test sheet showing that it had passed but I believe I burnt it out trying to charge the wrong battery for my car
Yeah, maybe. Could've knackered the regulator. Let's hope the new one works out okay. Let us know how you get on.
Does anyone know what is the average voltage in these cars?
Welcome aboard. Look here
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hi . do you no what amp is on the 1.9tdi 05 plate?
Mr Mr 120 or 140 depending on model I think
+Cyclone “Cyclone Cyd” Cyd if i put the wrong one on will ot work?
Mr Mr Oh yes. If your car has a 140 and you fitted a 120, then it might only be a problem in middle of winter when all the heaters, lights etc etc are on. Otherwise it shouldn't be a problem.
When you've fitted it, test it as per my battery/alternator video to make sure it's outputting enough - especially if it's a 2nd hand one.
Might want to replace that plastic T junction on the coolant hoses. They fail suddenly. In Canada and the US, there is a guy in florida that makes aluminium/brass replacement.
Hi delc9876, thanks for watching and commenting.
I haven't heard of that as a particular issue before, but now you mention it, it does rather make sense. Appreciate the insight, I'll look into it.
@@CycloneCyd you're welcome! www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/9-3/index.html?bID=151111
Just sent you a fiver for some java. Pete
@@delc9876 thank you, that's very kind.
My T junction broke a few weeks ago. The plastic was melted!
How the hell did you get your ratchet in there?
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Alternator on Saab diesel
wrong to do better take from under in wheel house
You sure? Can you get it past the compressor and inner fender structure?
@@CycloneCydYeah,i have see that and even me must take awaye my generator on my Saab 9-3.and can do true wheel house.little tight but not impossible
Although I think it is the coal bridge that needs to be replaced just so try to change in place
Such terrible placement of the upper radiator hose isn't it lol
More than that - there's that horrible plastic tee piece waiting to split and dump coolant on your alternator❗ I'm so glad I changed to an ally one, when I examined my plastic one it had loads of micro cracks and was probably on borrowed time ua-cam.com/video/rQhfDCYxplQ/v-deo.html
@@CycloneCyd I broke mine when adjusting my air filter box that was not on properly. Barely touched it. Had sitting for days until I could get replaced. Alloy now too as well.
Just buy a Honda.
You sure you don't mean Zonda?
What a crappy design.