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nbsman -> Climate control problems (12/24/2007 8:45:31 AM)

Heater blows out of front vents only  switch knob that changes direction of air  doesn't do anything.All other controls on climate control panel work properly what could be the problem?Any suggestions?

1999,9-3,manual. 

  
Roto -> RE: Climate control problems (12/24/2007 9:00:21 AM)

the "toilet paper holder" is broken....or the back of the knob itself is. Or both.  It's not a difficult fix, it's just a matter of getting to it.  http://www.eeuroparts.com/productdetail.aspx?searchResults=1&code=4809 this is a link to the part if it is the one. You'll have to take the glovebox out and than the panel on the side of the center console.  After that you should be able to replace it.  However it can also be a broken knob rod, so first take the thing apart, see what actually is broken and only than start replacing parts.

nbsman -> RE: Climate control problems (12/24/2007 9:26:04 AM)

Dammn ) that was the part that i found in the glovebox and threw it away last night it didn't look like the part of the car :).Tonight  my friend is gonna look for it maybe it's still there).
And also do you know if its possible to install auto climate control unit instead of manual can i just plug it in or there's something else need to be modyfied? 

Roto -> RE: Climate control problems (12/24/2007 9:58:58 AM)

unfortunalely to do manual to auto climat control you'll need a whole donor car.  It's not cheap or easy.

nbsman -> RE: Climate control problems (12/24/2007 10:29:46 AM)

Thanks for help now i know what the problem is and that is not expensive fix ,i hope i'll find that part today).
P.S. i love my SAAB it fits me great looks awesome ,performance is reallly good,and i'm
on my way to make it even better.Hopefully it'll turn to viggen one day).Thank you again for useful information and good luck with your SAABs everyone.

Roto -> RE: Climate control problems (12/24/2007 4:44:04 PM)

good luck finding a viggen [8|]  It's much easier to clone one nowadays than to get one in decent condition.  What are your plans for the car in general?

nbsman -> RE: Climate control problems (12/25/2007 9:59:37 AM)

Actually there's one on e-bay right now,but i don't know about condition,anyway i don't have that much money right now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saab-9-3-Viggen-Viggen-Convertable-Fast-Rare_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31866QQihZ022QQitemZ350007616152QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I want just as you said clone my 9-3 into something close to viggen ,but that is the plans for the future first i want to make my car mechanically perfect then i'll fix the body especialy front(needs new bumper cover and all lights).I wish i had a garage ,i could probably do most of the repairs myself.But now i'm ordering new parts that i will need and when they all come i'll try to do it in my friend's garage.Where do you work on your car?I think it's a little easier in PA.   

Roto -> RE: Climate control problems (12/25/2007 10:44:46 AM)

I work on it wherever I can find space...usually in the parkign lot.  That viggen on ebay has non-original wheels and has a salvage title.  I'd stay way clear of it.  Most likely a hack-job repair cause the body parts are crazy expensive on that car.  If you need a new bumper look around for a igen bumper and start piecing it together.

nbsman -> RE: Climate control problems (12/25/2007 11:13:23 AM)

Are you guys gathering together sometimes?
The reason why i asked is i met with group of WV enthusiasts who are meeting every wednesday on the parking lo nearby ,woundering is SAAB owners have same meetings in NY,NJ,or PA. 

Roto -> RE: Climate control problems (12/25/2007 11:43:26 AM)

last thursday there was a mini-meet with like 3 of us showing up to a general car meet.  Total of like 20 cars.  So far the schedule looks like every thursday and tuesday around northeast philly... I do plan to organize a little meet when it gets warmer.

  

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