Saab 9-3 Throttle Body Actuator replacement (model year 2003 - 2011)

This video shows you how to replace the throttle body actuator on a Saab 9-3 (model year 2004). The same procedure applies to model years 2003 through 2011.

[@emilio5737]

Thank you for posting this one. Today I followed your tutorial. Hopefully this will solve the problem.

[@guitarlover302]

Mine went wrong today ! hottest day of year in UK and going for MOT - great work by RTJ Autos in Stockport in replacing mine and made and passed MOT👌

[@DavidKarlsson-ti6sb]

Good video. When done, be sure to go through the throttle position sensor reset procedure, using the gas pedal and key.

[@josearellano3670]

Can you explain? I’m going through this rn

[@DavidKarlsson-ti6sb]

@@josearellano3670 Get in the car, close doors and have key in your hand.
Press the throttle all the way to the floor and leave it there.
Put the key in the ignition and start the car.
It should idle, even though the gas pedal is to the floor.
Release pedal fully with a smooth action, don't snap it up.
Stop the car, and restart. See if that fixes the position.

[@shaunsh7778]

I got the p0638 code today . 06 just sputtered a couple time . Hope this is the issue and not the PCM! It has 187504 miles on the clock

[@JuggaloNY]

I got 50/50 coolant down into the throttle body actuator I sucked it all out with a small diameter tube the rest paper towels got the car to start is this going to permanently damage my car or should I do anything specific prevent damage I have not driven the car but ran it for about 20 minutes until the white smoke stopd. Also I have 1more question about the upper hose with a T when I bought 9-3 2.0t 08 it was blocked off in a straight with a bolt in the end with a pipe clamp around the small radiator that can to the T but someone put a straight upper radiator hose one with no with no T please help great Vid by the way

[@Innerlight320]

Hi was original a gm part or is the second hand one a gm part

[@aliciawilliams7733]

What tools did you use? I have a 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0t. I want to replace the throttle body but I don’t know what tools to use to remove the bolts and screws

[@Bobmarley10119]

They are all 10mm bolts

[@JamesGodish]

Thanks for posting this. I got a P1235 code for Pedal Position Sensor. Have you had that before?

[@bpetertube]

I have not experienced the pedal position sensor code.

[@dominicgustafson1640]

Do you need a dealership for like the sensor or is it ok to just put in

[@Innerlight320]

Just took mine off and cleaned it made a difference no more engine light limp mode :)

[@AP-bo1if]

nice

[@bristolharris4118]

No gasket? or did you hide that from us?mybad

[@JuggaloNY]

I know that comment was long but please take the time to read I can't find help anywhere Reddit or anywhere else

[@jessehortin9091]

What throttle body did you put in it? I found one for 160$ but I’m not sure if it’s good enough quality

[@bpetertube]

I ended up putting in one from a newer model year donor vehicle. I think it was about $25 (used).

[@jessehortin9091]

@@bpetertube junk yard or eBay???

[@kelahpahang]

Is Pierburg Throttle Body a good brand?

[@bpetertube]

I think it is a good brand. They also make parts for Mercedes.

[@thisistheway1766]

Do you need Tech2 to marry the new throttle Body?

[@bpetertube]

I did not use Tech2 to make it work with the replacement throttle body. I just replaced the old one.

[@Nzaf001]

But did it clear the code ? I got the same po638 code yesterday. Seems like you used a pre owned tb did this actually work ?

[@bpetertube]

In my case the code did not come back after I replaced the throttle body. You are correct, I used and replaced it with a pre-owned part.

[@peterlock9458]

You didn't show what you did to replace the acturator just a before and after, how lame?