Oh, dear. Now, I'm unable to get changed bulb back into place. I've tried putting in a bunch of different ways, where it feels nice and flush, and turned it clockwise, and I'm unable to do it.
Hi. The car is currently at the shop getting a valve cover gasket replaced, so I asked them to complete the job of changing the headlight bulb. It's the main bulb I was trying to change. Very frustrating, because I've always changed bulbs in my cars.
Thank you very much for this video. It worked perfectly. I was braced for taking the bumper off and this was so much easier. The hardest part was convincing the position lights to come out. I had to get needle nose pliers onto them carefully to get enough grip and then pull hard. Then one of the main beam bulbs fought me but after fiddling for ages it just locked into place. I definitely recommend this approach to changing the bulbs.
Hi Cyd, did this today on my 06 9-3 diesel estate. Being a subscriber to your channel I followed your video for help, went a bit further and removed the battery and battery box. Was on the to do list to clean up earth and positive connections due to only 12.9 volts with engine running. All back together now, 13.6 volts now so improvement. I fitted Philips racing vision H7 halogens and to look at deffo brighter than standard. To be honest a candle mounted inside the headlight would be better than standard. :-) removing the battery and box including the air box made this job so much easier, bags of room, changed the side lights too. They just pull straight out. Long nose pliers deffo help. Push back in easy, took out high beam bulb for easier access. Changed dipped beams to new Philips. Taking car out later when it gets dark to test them out. Deffo much brighter to look at, hopefully be able to see better on dark B and A roads. Coming home from Lincoln the other night via the A1 was quite scary, dipped lights useless. Could only use high beam when nothing coming the other way, was very busy so down to 40mph for me, any quicker was a no no. :-( thanks for your video Cyd, gave me the kick up my arse I needed to get my lights sorted. :-) thanks, Vinny.
Thanks, I'm happy it helped. I've seen so many instructions that say the bumper needs to be removed, but just not necessary. If you need more help with Saab 9-3 stuff or have any suggestions for videos, then add to the comments.
PSA: Be very careful with taking off and putting on the igniter, because if you're not, you will break the 4 notches that secure the igniter like I did.
Anybody had a problem putting the igniter back on? Have my little feet lined up, bulb is sitting in there nicely, but no joy. Right sign box won't go back on. Great vid, by the way, really great.
who knew- for anyone else this happens to, there is a yellow ring with 4 notches on the inside of the igniter that need to be lined up with the notches on the interior wall of the igniter- I juggled it out of place apparently.
Yup, my roomie compared the two igniters and noticed the one I was having a problem with had that inner ring notch out of alignment. I lined it up properly and it then went back on easy peazie. Cyd, this is about the best DIY car video I've seen, really top notch. Thanks for doing this.
Thanks I have that problem now, can't even get the old bulb back on... gonna go out and check. Edit. yep that was the problem, one ring was a bit tricky to rotate but other then that no problem getting everything back into place. Thanks.
Most likely it's the bulb, but you could swap the good bulb from the other side to make sure. If it is the bulb, best practice is to replace both with a matched pair.
Hello Under the front bumper driver side there is a harness with a plug that is broken . Would you know what that is for? Pretty much directly under the driver side bumper under everything
I got thos badges from a seller 7 years ago, but he no longer trades and I cannot find them anywhere else. I've asked several badge makers if they could do them, but none want to. So I've just replaced them with new style SAAB badges ruclips.net/video/lOxW-zAuThA/видео.html
Do you think an aftermarket LED bulb with a fan on the back or a metal heat sink would fit on? Because the ballast makes contact with the back of the bulb I cant see that happening. LED's wont work would they?
I managed to lose the clip for the bulb itself, is that a crucial component? xd I put it together without it and looks nice but I suppose it could jiggle out of it eventually
The video is an excellent guide to do this work. Just a comment, however. Our host says the right hand bulb is much easier to replace because the area is less cluttered. Well, not if your Saab is equipped with A.C., then the area jammed with rigid aluminum tubing and access is very limited. Pray your right bulb lasts forever.
@@emrullahcvak4714 AFAIK this is not possible to have this message on it's own. Probably a fault with the control module which is part of the ABS system. Check all wiring first.
Yes, the projector is hi & lo with a conventional halogen hi beam assist. This is the case with halogen or xenon. In all likelyhood your projector reflector is burned. I'll put a picture in the 'comunity' posts section for you to see.
Cyclone Cyd Thanks for replying, The plastic cover on the headlight is a bit foggy do you think that could be the or one of the reasons? I really hope its not the projector reflector those are not cheap.
@@filip1997andersson Oh yes, it could be that. See here: ruclips.net/video/DRF8sDksReU/видео.html Not that expensive - about £46 delivered from China. $64 IIRC
@@CycloneCyd Unfortunately you were right just came home from my second inspection, sanding and polishing the headlight cover and changing my halogen bulbs did not help. I guess the only option now is to buy new headlights :(
@@filip1997andersson Wo, hold your horses Filip. Whole new headlights are bloomin' expensive 💰💰 and if you get a 2ndhand one you can't know if it's as bad as your original. I've just recieved my new projectors and will be starting my mini series on how to fit them over the next month or so. As it's summer soon, you'll be needing your lights less so that gives you time to replicate the project before the darker days come back.
#SUPERTRUMP The 'extra' bulb is only there to act as a resistor. That's what a traditional filament bulb is at it's basic level, a simple resistor. It's simply an alternative to using a metal cased resistorwhich would be there simply to 'imitate' a bulb, but without producing any light (only heat, hence the casing). No, the extra bulb will never light. Does that help?
Verifique si hay fallas en el cableado, cableado rajado, conexiones corroídas, ese tipo de cosas. Asegúrese también de que la batería y el alternador estén en buen estado (incluidos el cableado y las conexiones a tierra (hay uno debajo de la bandeja de la batería); una tensión de suministro deficiente puede causar todo tipo de problemas eléctricos.
@@CycloneCyd I just got back from the shop my MAP and MAF sensors are bad and the bulb wouldn't turn on, I think its the fuse...but can't find the fuses in the convertible?
@@CycloneCyd its because the ground wire is connected to the negative and it's not taped or grounded, I bought a low beam repair kit...which is a life saver
@@CycloneCyd I think ive had 6 Saabs, and all different a 1987 burgundy 900 st convertible, a 1990 900s green 4-door with airbags?lol(876 miles on it when I bought it in 2005 for 300$) a yellow 1997 Saab 900 S 2.3i Talladega, black 1999 Saab 900 st coupe,a cool blue 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen, which at the time I wasn't into specs and that BS, but somebody did work to this car and it was around 285 HP.and a 96 900 SE Convertible I had for 2 weeks because it was so cheap I resold it for 5 times the amount, that I swear on it had 3.7 on the back, And my 05 ARC convertible, which I have a MapTun Stage 1 , but really wanna get to the 280 HP mark.
THE REASON FOR ASKING THE QUESTION AFTER VIEWING YOUR EXCELLENT VIDEO IS... DO NOT HAVE A TWIST HANDLE ON THE BACK... IT IS A SWUARE BOX WITH WIRES CONNECTED... CANNOT REMOVE IT?
Hi Legobeto, thanks for watching. You mean the other headlight? It's exactly the same and having only the airbox behind it, access is better. You can remove the airbox if you wish, but it's not necessary.
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Here's a video that shows bulb replacement for halogen
ruclips.net/video/t6kW4HdMwt8/видео.html
Once again Cyd saves the day. I'd never have thought the filler neck would come off.
Thanks Cyd. Just changed the HID light on the left hand side. No problem thanks to your very helpful instructions
Very helpful video!! Well narrated, easy to follow, straight to the point.
Excellent video, and very straightforward and explained and demonstrated well. I will be changing mine in a couple days. Thank you, so much!
Thanks Lori. Welcome aboard
Thanks. I will like and subscribe.✌
Oh, dear. Now, I'm unable to get changed bulb back into place. I've tried putting in a bunch of different ways, where it feels nice and flush, and turned it clockwise, and I'm unable to do it.
@@lorimello1082 uh oh! Which bulb? have you managed it?
Hi. The car is currently at the shop getting a valve cover gasket replaced, so I asked them to complete the job of changing the headlight bulb. It's the main bulb I was trying to change. Very frustrating, because I've always changed bulbs in my cars.
I use this channel all the time, when needing GUIDANCE! Excellent work.
Be good be safe, and ciao for now....Blue 😇✋🏴🇬🇧.
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Thank you very much for this video. It worked perfectly. I was braced for taking the bumper off and this was so much easier. The hardest part was convincing the position lights to come out. I had to get needle nose pliers onto them carefully to get enough grip and then pull hard. Then one of the main beam bulbs fought me but after fiddling for ages it just locked into place. I definitely recommend this approach to changing the bulbs.
Hi Cyd, did this today on my 06 9-3 diesel estate. Being a subscriber to your channel I followed your video for help, went a bit further and removed the battery and battery box. Was on the to do list to clean up earth and positive connections due to only 12.9 volts with engine running. All back together now, 13.6 volts now so improvement. I fitted Philips racing vision H7 halogens and to look at deffo brighter than standard. To be honest a candle mounted inside the headlight would be better than standard. :-) removing the battery and box including the air box made this job so much easier, bags of room, changed the side lights too. They just pull straight out. Long nose pliers deffo help. Push back in easy, took out high beam bulb for easier access. Changed dipped beams to new Philips. Taking car out later when it gets dark to test them out. Deffo much brighter to look at, hopefully be able to see better on dark B and A roads. Coming home from Lincoln the other night via the A1 was quite scary, dipped lights useless. Could only use high beam when nothing coming the other way, was very busy so down to 40mph for me, any quicker was a no no. :-( thanks for your video Cyd, gave me the kick up my arse I needed to get my lights sorted. :-) thanks, Vinny.
I needed to see this video. It made my life a lot easier. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you. Your information is priceless
Thankyou have to do mine in the morning for MOT. Was going down the bumper route. Lifesaver
Glad it helped Craig, thanks for your feedback.
This is so precise and helpful. Thank you so much. Very well explained a big thank you 👍🏼
You are so welcome! Thanks Gabriel
Very well explained and easy to follow. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This worked. Thank you.
Thank You so much. I was able to change the bulb thanks to You. 🙏🙏
Thanx man you saved me from getting fired 😎
I love the way YOUR Saab's headlight bulbs just twist in, vs wire clips that don't cooperate on my low beam bulbs.
Thankyou so much this well done video, made it very easy for me!!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the upload, good help :-)
Thanks, I'm happy it helped. I've seen so many instructions that say the bumper needs to be removed, but just not necessary.
If you need more help with Saab 9-3 stuff or have any suggestions for videos, then add to the comments.
Great video!!
Glad you enjoyed it
thanks now i fixed my parking lights! :D
Thank you for posting this. Very succinct instructions and I took your advice on the kind of bulbs.
Glad it helped. Thank you
PSA: Be very careful with taking off and putting on the igniter, because if you're not, you will break the 4 notches that secure the igniter like I did.
Fusionality whoops. I haven't seen that problem myself but thanks for sharing for others. Take care
legend, thanks for uploading!
thanks! great vid
Mikael Trøen Thank you. Don't forget to 'like' the video and share with friends.
Thanks for this video!
Very helpful ! Thx !
Thanks GC, welcome
Thank You!
Anybody had a problem putting the igniter back on? Have my little feet lined up, bulb is sitting in there nicely, but no joy. Right sign box won't go back on. Great vid, by the way, really great.
who knew- for anyone else this happens to, there is a yellow ring with 4 notches on the inside of the igniter that need to be lined up with the notches on the interior wall of the igniter- I juggled it out of place apparently.
Not had that problem. Did you get it back on eventually?
Yup, my roomie compared the two igniters and noticed the one I was having a problem with had that inner ring notch out of alignment. I lined it up properly and it then went back on easy peazie. Cyd, this is about the best DIY car video I've seen, really top notch. Thanks for doing this.
Why, thank you blairrob, kind of you to say.
Pleased it was summat simple in the end and thanks for sharing.
Thanks I have that problem now, can't even get the old bulb back on... gonna go out and check.
Edit. yep that was the problem, one ring was a bit tricky to rotate but other then that no problem getting everything back into place. Thanks.
Good video thanks for the help !
#SUPERTRUMP thanks for watching and interacting.
Hi ! I got a 2006 saab 93 2.0T and one of my front Headlights is Out would i need to change just the bulb or Possibly need a ballast ?
Most likely it's the bulb, but you could swap the good bulb from the other side to make sure. If it is the bulb, best practice is to replace both with a matched pair.
I'm gonna use this video to replace mine
Great to hear Barry.
Who would ever think that you need to remove the bumper?
Hi Sid thanks for your video, just a quick question what Led headlights can I get for my Saab 93 Aero '04? Thank In advance
Mike.
Thank you
You're welcome
thank u
Love to know how you change other bulb,been trying all afternoon,please advise
Other bulb? This covers all four in a headlight. Which other bulb?
Sorry didn't watch full video, how the hell supposed to get my man hand in that little hole?
How do i get the h7s to run? I only have xenon and drl avaliable
Hello
Under the front bumper driver side there is a harness with a plug that is broken . Would you know what that is for? Pretty much directly under the driver side bumper under everything
fog lights maybe?
Fog lights it is
Mine is broken as well. Driver fog light and my outside temperature readout on the dash doesn't display anymore. Not sure if they are related.
why does he sound like wallace from wallace and grommit
Thanks!
You must be a very brave man putting a long metal screwdriver on a lead battery... Be careful with that :)
Where did you get your front emblem from, thanks!
I got thos badges from a seller 7 years ago, but he no longer trades and I cannot find them anywhere else. I've asked several badge makers if they could do them, but none want to. So I've just replaced them with new style SAAB badges ruclips.net/video/lOxW-zAuThA/видео.html
Is it recommended to disconnect the car battery to do this with the Xeon lights or are we good to go?
Nah, no need but leave key OUT of the ignition 👍
Do you think an aftermarket LED bulb with a fan on the back or a metal heat sink would fit on? Because the ballast makes contact with the back of the bulb I cant see that happening. LED's wont work would they?
This is fun for me, lets try right side. Any ideas?
Strange sense of fun! The right side is even easier with the extra room in front of the airbox.
I managed to lose the clip for the bulb itself, is that a crucial component? xd I put it together without it and looks nice but I suppose it could jiggle out of it eventually
The video is an excellent guide to do this work. Just a comment, however. Our host says the right hand bulb is much easier to replace because the area is less cluttered. Well, not if your Saab is equipped with A.C., then the area jammed with rigid aluminum tubing and access is very limited. Pray your right bulb lasts forever.
Hi, what bulb is it?
hı sır!ı have tractıon system faılure have you got any ıdea about that
So are you getting the "traction system failure" message on the SID? Any other messages? ESP (stability)? ABS?
Cyclone Cyd no just sıd screen
@@emrullahcvak4714 let me try putting the question differently:
what messages are you getting on the screen? all of them please
Cyclone Cyd tractıon system faılure contact servıse
@@emrullahcvak4714 AFAIK this is not possible to have this message on it's own. Probably a fault with the control module which is part of the ABS system. Check all wiring first.
Is the high beam and the low beam in the same bulb?, my Saab 9-3 03 didn’t go through safety inspection because my low beam was to weak
Yes, the projector is hi & lo with a conventional halogen hi beam assist. This is the case with halogen or xenon. In all likelyhood your projector reflector is burned. I'll put a picture in the 'comunity' posts section for you to see.
Cyclone Cyd Thanks for replying, The plastic cover on the headlight is a bit foggy do you think that could be the or one of the reasons? I really hope its not the projector reflector those are not cheap.
@@filip1997andersson Oh yes, it could be that. See here: ruclips.net/video/DRF8sDksReU/видео.html
Not that expensive - about £46 delivered from China. $64 IIRC
@@CycloneCyd Unfortunately you were right just came home from my second inspection, sanding and polishing the headlight cover and changing my halogen bulbs did not help. I guess the only option now is to buy new headlights :(
@@filip1997andersson Wo, hold your horses Filip. Whole new headlights are bloomin' expensive 💰💰 and if you get a 2ndhand one you can't know if it's as bad as your original. I've just recieved my new projectors and will be starting my mini series on how to fit them over the next month or so. As it's summer soon, you'll be needing your lights less so that gives you time to replicate the project before the darker days come back.
merci merci
Happy you found it useful. Bonne année
So the assist bulb is for what pardon my ignorance . Should it be on all the time? And the parking bulb be on only when parking?
#SUPERTRUMP
The 'extra' bulb is only there to act as a resistor. That's what a traditional filament bulb is at it's basic level, a simple resistor. It's simply an alternative to using a metal cased resistorwhich would be there simply to 'imitate' a bulb, but without producing any light (only heat, hence the casing). No, the extra bulb will never light.
Does that help?
Una saab 2006 muy seguido se apagan las luces bajas delanteras dicen que es defecto de fabrica como arreglo las luces?
Verifique si hay fallas en el cableado, cableado rajado, conexiones corroídas, ese tipo de cosas.
Asegúrese también de que la batería y el alternador estén en buen estado (incluidos el cableado y las conexiones a tierra (hay uno debajo de la bandeja de la batería); una tensión de suministro deficiente puede causar todo tipo de problemas eléctricos.
ah fuck I definitely reinstalled my light bulb wrong haha. thanks for the vid cyd
Anyone know why my passenger xenon light stays on after cutting the car off?? I have an 07 9-3 aero vert
Relay failure?
Join the UK 9-3 group and ask there. Say Paul Carter sent you.
facebook.com/groups/1036015263075481/?fref=nf
Una camioneta saab 2006 muy seguido se apagan las luces bajas delanteras dicen que es error de fabrica como las arreglo
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aero 2L turbo? isnt the aero 2.6L
When does the "main beam assist" bulb ever come on? Or are mine both out? UPDATE Just found out they are deactivated in the US and not used.
Really? When you 'flash' someone the assists should flash - it's an international requirement - HIDs simply don't light up quick enough for a 'flash'
Does this work for 2008?
2008 on is very similar, though the indicator bulb is a little harder to get at.
I have a 2005 ARC convertible, and when I take off my rubber cover, it's just the 2 leads that plug into the bulb?
Sounds like you have halogen lights. There's a link in the description for those
@@CycloneCyd I just got back from the shop my MAP and MAF sensors are bad and the bulb wouldn't turn on, I think its the fuse...but can't find the fuses in the convertible?
@@CycloneCyd its because the ground wire is connected to the negative and it's not taped or grounded, I bought a low beam repair kit...which is a life saver
@Evocati Augusti (PLVS VLTRA) low beam repair kit?
Got a link?
@@CycloneCyd I think ive had 6 Saabs, and all different a 1987 burgundy 900 st convertible, a 1990 900s green 4-door with airbags?lol(876 miles on it when I bought it in 2005 for 300$) a yellow 1997 Saab 900 S 2.3i Talladega, black 1999 Saab 900 st coupe,a cool blue 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen, which at the time I wasn't into specs and that BS, but somebody did work to this car and it was around 285 HP.and a 96 900 SE Convertible I had for 2 weeks because it was so cheap I resold it for 5 times the amount, that I swear on it had 3.7 on the back, And my 05 ARC convertible, which I have a MapTun Stage 1 , but really wanna get to the 280 HP mark.
DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO FOR 207 SAAB 9.3 LEFT TURN SIGNAL REPLACEMENT? FIND IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO GET TO IT AND TO REMOVE IT. COULD USE HELP.
THE REASON FOR ASKING THE QUESTION AFTER VIEWING YOUR EXCELLENT VIDEO IS... DO NOT HAVE A TWIST HANDLE ON THE BACK... IT IS A SWUARE BOX WITH WIRES CONNECTED... CANNOT REMOVE IT?
Of a 2004 9-3
which side? left or right?
My 03 didnt have xenon what the hell?
9-3SSs have either halogen or xenon lights, according to trim level and options when new. Most have halogen.
@@CycloneCyd ok. Thanks
What about the other side?
Hi Legobeto, thanks for watching. You mean the other headlight? It's exactly the same and having only the airbox behind it, access is better. You can remove the airbox if you wish, but it's not necessary.
Why is it so hard to put the drivers side bulb in I'm going insane I've been at it for hours
which is your driver side? Left or right? Left is awkward but right is easy enough.
I got it done but it was a hassle I'm in USA so drivers side is the right if standing in front of car
@@frankwest81238 Hi Jacob, glad to hear. BTW right and left is specified from the drivers perspective. Hence your car is left hand drive (LHD)
Una saab 2006 muy seguido se apagan las luced
Never lay a screwdriver across a car battery, lol.
Parking bulb is the most annoying
He didn’t show how to take it off
Take what off lol
Thank you for this!
welcome 👍
Very helpful ! Thx !
thank u