I had watched many videos on YT for this replacement few weeks back. None of them were as in-depth as your video! New things I learned: 1. Wiper blade service position! 2. The scuttle panel can fold in half. 3. There can be enough room to change the filter! I had followed another video and had to sort of wiggle around and push the filter in last time. Thankyou!
Thanks Nahas. Point 3: yeah i think I've seen that one too! I aim for "in depth" with all my videos, no flannel, but at the same time everything you need. 🤘🤘
Brilliant thank you, I was going to take the inside apart to find the leak but instead all it took was pushing down the small clip and cleaning out the blocked outlet, thanks a million.
Uppskattar det enkla sättet som du presenterar Saab underhåll. med en Saab 9-3 etanol turbo som min första Saab Blir jag glad med alla tips av en kunnig person Janne från Norra Sverige😊
Top man, I used your advice to get to my heater fan, it had stiffened up so I freed it by hand and sprayed some WD40 on it, it's like new again and saved me a small fortune, thanks a lot 👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Waiting on my Chilton manual, but until then I rely on Cyd for stuff like this, he's probably still a better source for knowledge then the bloody book! 😁
These videos have been a great help, thank you. My heater has been squeaking from the passenger side for a few weeks now, so you should take it as a warning that something's not right
Another nice vid Cyd. I didn't know about the wiper service mode, that's very handy to know about thank you. It's worth mentioning about the hole just underneath the cabin filter, mine was blocked with old leaves, easy to clean out with an old tooth brush or similar. (The hole leads into the back of the engine bay) I also had a broken clip that holds the scuttle cover down to the edge of the windowscreen ( 3 on the passenger side section ) these are available from saabits website if anyone needs any. 👍
Awesome Cyd..i found your (excellent) videos after experiencing problems with my fan blower..there mustve been a litre of water in the cabin filter housing due to a blocked drain. Problem solved, thanks Cyd and all the best.
Cyd so awesome you have made these videos. i have a 06 93 and all of these problems too. i love the thing and am in the process of repairing all of these components with your help. by watching some videos of yours and others i have been successful in getting the car starting bypassing the starter relay because of traction control failure i assume it is because of the worn looking upper and lower bushings that are connected to the shock or strut towers just behind the tires up front (not for sure) So glad you have done what you do. thanks so much you have saved me thousands i do not have at the moment i am quite sure. You fkn. Rule!!!!! peace and guitars to ya
Great in dept video, perfect explanation and top tip on the parking wiper blades. Thanks, vinny :-) oh forgot to say, just purchased an 06 1.9 diesel estate so subscribed too.
Cool, thanks, Vazza. The cabin filter is an oft missed service item on many cars and people have little or no appreciation that leaving them in too long can exaserbate allergies or even cause illness.
Hi Cyd! Great video! I've replace the A/C filter in nov-19 (I also use the Mann-filter CUK). Now is time to replace again. I replace the filter 2 time at year (nov/apr) and I use liqui molly 4087, a A/C system cleaner. Thank you and I wait for your next video!
Thanks riccardo. By far and away the best way to keep your evaporator clean, is to leave your ac ON (auto) at all times, so there is always condensate running down it.
Thanks, Cyd - great easy-to-follow tutorial. My problem concerns a 2008 RHD Saab 9-3 estate. I have water coming into the right-hand (driver's) side footwell. The passenger footwell is dry as a bone. As a precaution, I've cleared out the drain hole etc as described in your video. However, on cleaning it out there was no build up of water in the area and the air filter was completely dry with no tide marks or similar to indicate standing water. Is this likely to solve my problem or is there another issue that just affects the right side footwell? Thanks - Brian.
I was the 1,000th like ! great video, I Never would have figured out how to get to that! SAAB rubik's cube puzzle just to get to the cabin air filter lol. Thank you.
thanks for the tutorial. I found that no matter how carefully I manipulated the plastic scuttle the "hinged" centre section on the scuttle tore ! it's halfway torn so still in tact but I imagine its just a case of age and sun exposure?
Hi I'm new owner 9-3 vector Sport 1.9 2009 automatic just from yesterday..thank you for this video its will be my first job to replace air and cabin filter.. My Saab had 100212 miles but previous owner woman own car for one year only and I have questions: When timing belt should be replaced? After how many miles..No evidence when was done.. Reg Seb
My filter housing doesn’t have the strip at the bottom, and the seal is perished. Nice easy fix, but the last scuttle panel white fixing clip doesn’t clip into place…. Handful of detritus in the bottom, and the filter had leaves clogging it. Should there be a rubber strip between the windscreen and the scuttle ?
Hi. Great video once again! Thank you so much. I took the panel off mine and found that I'm missing the filter Splash Guard (Water Shield). I'm trying to find a replacement. can you help me with the part number or maybe a link if you already know where I can buy it from? Thanks.
Thanks for the videos!! My scuttle panel is cracked in the middle, other than buying a new one, any tips on repair? I was thinking Flextape but it's very faded. I'll get a new one just can't right now. Thank you so much!!!
No not 'stupid'. I do assume viewers might be new to car maintenance or this might be their first time doing this particular job, so I try to strike a balance between giving a newbie enough detail while not boring an 'old hand' to death if it's their first time or a new car to them. I was very lucky in my early career to have a great Manager who taught me that everyone knows something but no-one knows everything and together we make a great team. Hence why I love it when viewers add their experience and knowledge via the comments.
Yerah, this is the sort of easy to do task garages overcharge for. While you were in there, did you make this repair ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html
@@CycloneCyd All done now, thank you. I have another Saab problem - fuel flap not opening. I have seen many comments on this problem, offering workarounds, but none on how to permanently fix it. At the moment I have to squeeze in a spoon handle and force the plunger back in. Any ideas Cyd?
So glad there is an active youtuber making videos on the exact car I own :D Do you know how to connect a dab adapter to power, so it won’t turn off with the engine, but stat on until you take the key out?
Yeah, most other Saab 9-3 channels are about tuning or suspension mods, rather than the everyday servicing and repairs we all need to do. YES, I do 👍👍 I've done mine (it was an experiment, but it worked). I've added it to the list of requests, so watch this space 🍻🍻
Cyclone Cyd Exact car was wrong wording, but they are similar enough to use your videos as guides :) I have a 2006 9-3, 1.9 TiD. Oil filter change on that exact engine is a pain without creating a huge mess, but I got it done without any engine or oil lights :D
thank you for this. Do you need a filter splash guard/water shield as my Saab 9.3 convertible aero does not have one. If I need one where do I purchase. where can I get the foam to put at the bottom of the filter and the filter itself please. your videos are so informative,
The foam I used : bit.ly/Foam_tape_1m. Are you in the UK? Filter: amzn.to/2VTNi9H I would say, yes, you should have the splash guard. Without it the filter may get wet, which may lead to mold growth and bad smells or worse affect your health. You shouldn't have any trouble getting a secondhand one. Try joining Saab Nuts! on Facebook to find a breaker in your country.
great vid iv got a really bad engine smell coming in car al try changing the filter im stuck trying to fined anywhere i can get the foam that fits under engine cover help would be great
@@CycloneCyd hi and thanks but its the foam that goes under the plastic cover that goes over the engine to stop the engine sound cant fined it on saab parts
In another video comment you said you were referring to the ABS sensor. Why do you feel you need to clean ABS sensors? You shouldn't ever have to clean them. If you've removed one (or more) maybe because you're changing a wheel bearing, then a simple wipe with a cloth and perhaps a short spray of brake cleaner, WD40 or similar will suffice
@@CycloneCyd thanks, im going to try this. Someone was telling to me to just get rid, but my Saab has only done 56000 and has flown through an MOT last month.
WELL SPOTTED. I just watched it back on a bigger screen and you are correct. In the video, I place the filter the wrong way round at that point. HOWEVER, I do know that I took it back out to do the sealing for the leak video (ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html) and was very careful to put it the correct way round when it all went back together. You must have eyes like an eagle 👍
I had water on the passenger side floor after a rain storm, so I cleaned all around the cabin filter, added new weather stripping and now there's no water on the floor. I don't think anyone cleaned around the cabin filter for several years...
A few people have been saying this. I think it might be early 9-3s (03-05MY) might not have them fitted and they were introduced by Saab as a running change during 05 or 06 model year. That suggests that not having it created a problem with water ingress. I would suggest trying to find someone breaking a 9-3 and pick one up 2ndhand. Let me know how you get on.
@@CycloneCyd Here in Europe i found it here. They don't have it in stock but they told me to buy it and they wound send it as soon as possible... www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/interior-temperature/heater/blower/cover-air-intake/1037924/?dc=25
I had watched many videos on YT for this replacement few weeks back. None of them were as in-depth as your video!
New things I learned:
1. Wiper blade service position!
2. The scuttle panel can fold in half.
3. There can be enough room to change the filter! I had followed another video and had to sort of wiggle around and push the filter in last time.
Thankyou!
Thanks Nahas. Point 3: yeah i think I've seen that one too! I aim for "in depth" with all my videos, no flannel, but at the same time everything you need. 🤘🤘
I highly appreciated this. I'm a total beginner when it comes to "DIY". I've learned so much from these videos you have uploaded, thank you so much!
You are so welcome! Every day is a skool day! For me too - I try to learn something each day.
Brilliant thank you, I was going to take the inside apart to find the leak but instead all it took was pushing down the small clip and cleaning out the blocked outlet, thanks a million.
Brilliant tutorial. Did mine a few minutes ago based on this tutorial. It took me less than 5 minutes.
👍👍 thank you, glad it worked for you.
Oh so your scuttle panel isn't screwed on like mine then?!
Uppskattar det enkla sättet som du presenterar Saab underhåll. med en Saab 9-3 etanol turbo som min första Saab Blir jag glad med alla tips av en kunnig person
Janne från Norra Sverige😊
Top man, I used your advice to get to my heater fan, it had stiffened up so I freed it by hand and sprayed some WD40 on it, it's like new again and saved me a small fortune, thanks a lot 👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Waiting on my Chilton manual, but until then I rely on Cyd for stuff like this, he's probably still a better source for knowledge then the bloody book! 😁
These videos have been a great help, thank you. My heater has been squeaking from the passenger side for a few weeks now, so you should take it as a warning that something's not right
Great to hear! Yes, squeeking is probably the first sign of water on the fan motor.
Thanks for this you have been a lifesaver since I bought my Saab a few months ago, been watching a lot of your videos, thank you.
Another nice vid Cyd. I didn't know about the wiper service mode, that's very handy to know about thank you. It's worth mentioning about the hole just underneath the cabin filter, mine was blocked with old leaves, easy to clean out with an old tooth brush or similar. (The hole leads into the back of the engine bay) I also had a broken clip that holds the scuttle cover down to the edge of the windowscreen ( 3 on the passenger side section ) these are available from saabits website if anyone needs any. 👍
Don't worry, I didn't forget about the scutle drain, watch this space!! Thanks for the extra tips, my clips aren't holding too well 🖖🖖
Awesome Cyd..i found your (excellent) videos after experiencing problems with my fan blower..there mustve been a litre of water in the cabin filter housing due to a blocked drain. Problem solved, thanks Cyd and all the best.
Thanks Rob. Did you find this video and make the repair: ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html
Cyclone cyd saves the day again 👏
I hope, your instructions is good for a 9-3 from 2000 too... Thanks for sharing.
I think the OG9-3 is completely different. Let me know what you find
Paul how did it work out? I have an '06 and '03, never done it to the 03 which I've had 11yrs! Definitely an overlooked item!
@@Jussayinisall You've to remove the wiper arms and the black plastic blind. Then the filter is exposed and can be changed.
Gut gemacht!!!
Danke.
Cheers Cyd, it was as easy as in you're video. Many thanks. 👍😅
Just bought a 17 year old 2.8 Aero so many thanks CC
Top man - sorted my issue :). Thank you!
👍🏁
Cyd so awesome you have made these videos. i have a 06 93 and all of these problems too. i love the thing and am in the process of repairing all of these components with your help. by watching some videos of yours and others i have been successful in getting the car starting bypassing the starter relay because of traction control failure i assume it is because of the worn looking upper and lower bushings that are connected to the shock or strut towers just behind the tires up front (not for sure) So glad you have done what you do. thanks so much you have saved me thousands i do not have at the moment i am quite sure. You fkn. Rule!!!!! peace and guitars to ya
Always easy, complete, informed directions. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks mate! Great videos, especially for SAAB owners.
Thanks Henrjis
Great in dept video, perfect explanation and top tip on the parking wiper blades. Thanks, vinny :-) oh forgot to say, just purchased an 06 1.9 diesel estate so subscribed too.
Cool, thanks, Vazza. The cabin filter is an oft missed service item on many cars and people have little or no appreciation that leaving them in too long can exaserbate allergies or even cause illness.
A complete star as always so helpful
Excellent video - feeling chuffed that I've resolved my water intake issue
Awesome! Fixing the world, one Saab at a time!
Cheers for the tutorial Cyd, it’s just as well one of us knows what I’m doing ! 😂.
Ha ha, you provide the muscle, I'll provide the brains, lol 😆😆
Great, great, great job. Thanks for it.
You my guy, good looking on all the knowledge 💯I needs this
Thank you Allen. Be sure to watch this too and effect repairs. I guarantee it needs it.
ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html
Hi Cyd! Great video! I've replace the A/C filter in nov-19 (I also use the Mann-filter CUK). Now is time to replace again. I replace the filter 2 time at year (nov/apr) and I use liqui molly 4087, a A/C system cleaner. Thank you and I wait for your next video!
Thanks riccardo. By far and away the best way to keep your evaporator clean, is to leave your ac ON (auto) at all times, so there is always condensate running down it.
Thanks, Cyd - great easy-to-follow tutorial. My problem concerns a 2008 RHD Saab 9-3 estate. I have water coming into the right-hand (driver's) side footwell. The passenger footwell is dry as a bone. As a precaution, I've cleared out the drain hole etc as described in your video. However, on cleaning it out there was no build up of water in the area and the air filter was completely dry with no tide marks or similar to indicate standing water. Is this likely to solve my problem or is there another issue that just affects the right side footwell? Thanks - Brian.
I was the 1,000th like !
great video, I Never would have figured out how to get to that!
SAAB rubik's cube puzzle just to get to the cabin air filter lol. Thank you.
Quick and too the point. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
thanks for the tutorial. I found that no matter how carefully I manipulated the plastic scuttle the "hinged" centre section on the scuttle tore ! it's halfway torn so still in tact but I imagine its just a case of age and sun exposure?
Top man, very knowledgeable.
Very thorough and helpful...thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thankls Adam
Great video! Looking forward to doing this on my 9-3.
Have fun!
Quality video well made straight to the point
Thank you, Brian. Welcome aboard
Very good video. Help me a lot today when changing cabin filter in my 9-3 😉
Hi I'm new owner 9-3 vector Sport 1.9 2009 automatic just from yesterday..thank you for this video its will be my first job to replace air and cabin filter..
My Saab had 100212 miles but previous owner woman own car for one year only and I have questions:
When timing belt should be replaced? After how many miles..No evidence when was done..
Reg Seb
The change interval for the belt is either 75k or 90k miles and defo before 10 years. I'd get it done for peace of mind.
Thanks for this replaced the cabin filter today. How do you refit the push down plug? I can't get the middle to pop up.
Thank you very much!!!
You're welcome!
My filter housing doesn’t have the strip at the bottom, and the seal is perished. Nice easy fix, but the last scuttle panel white fixing clip doesn’t clip into place….
Handful of detritus in the bottom, and the filter had leaves clogging it.
Should there be a rubber strip between the windscreen and the scuttle ?
super helpful video, thank you very much👏👏👍
Hi. Great video once again! Thank you so much. I took the panel off mine and found that I'm missing the filter Splash Guard (Water Shield). I'm trying to find a replacement. can you help me with the part number or maybe a link if you already know where I can buy it from? Thanks.
Where you located amigo I love saab cars I have 04 saab 93 thx so much I did I lot fixeds on my car just wach you videos great videos great day sr
Hi Roddeo 492, so happy you find my videos useful. I am in the United Kingdom, just a few miles north of a town called Rugby.
@2:49 you mention a Water Shield but my car does not have one, can those be purchased? Great videos, I just resealed the cabin air filter holder.
Turns out that early cars do not have one, it was into'd for [I think] 2005MY. See if you can pick one up from a breakers.
Thanks for the videos!! My scuttle panel is cracked in the middle, other than buying a new one, any tips on repair? I was thinking Flextape but it's very faded. I'll get a new one just can't right now. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you the best tutorial congrats
You explain things so well, assuming everyone is stupid! Brilliant videos and anyone can understand them
No not 'stupid'. I do assume viewers might be new to car maintenance or this might be their first time doing this particular job, so I try to strike a balance between giving a newbie enough detail while not boring an 'old hand' to death if it's their first time or a new car to them. I was very lucky in my early career to have a great Manager who taught me that everyone knows something but no-one knows everything and together we make a great team. Hence why I love it when viewers add their experience and knowledge via the comments.
Thanks! Great help
Glad it helped Petri, thanks for watching!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Problem solved and probably saved me at least £100 if I'd gone to a garage.
Yerah, this is the sort of easy to do task garages overcharge for. While you were in there, did you make this repair ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html
@@CycloneCyd Cleared the bung hole, lubricated the fan and replaced the pollen filter. The rest of these jobs for next weekend. Thank you.
@@CycloneCyd All done now, thank you. I have another Saab problem - fuel flap not opening. I have seen many comments on this problem, offering workarounds, but none on how to permanently fix it. At the moment I have to squeeze in a spoon handle and force the plunger back in. Any ideas Cyd?
Nicely done again.
Thanks for the visit
thank you for this video!
Brilliant - where can I get a "water shield"? I have a 54 plate 1.8t soft top, and there's no "shield".
You'll either have to buy one new or get one from a breaker. IIRC they were fitted from 05MY or 06MY
So glad there is an active youtuber making videos on the exact car I own :D Do you know how to connect a dab adapter to power, so it won’t turn off with the engine, but stat on until you take the key out?
Yeah, most other Saab 9-3 channels are about tuning or suspension mods, rather than the everyday servicing and repairs we all need to do.
YES, I do 👍👍 I've done mine (it was an experiment, but it worked). I've added it to the list of requests, so watch this space 🍻🍻
PS, is yours an Aero Anniversary too?
Cyclone Cyd Exact car was wrong wording, but they are similar enough to use your videos as guides :) I have a 2006 9-3, 1.9 TiD. Oil filter change on that exact engine is a pain without creating a huge mess, but I got it done without any engine or oil lights :D
Thank you 👍
And thanks to you too 👍 loving the handle
thank you for this. Do you need a filter splash guard/water shield as my Saab 9.3 convertible aero does not have one. If I need one where do I purchase. where can I get the foam to put at the bottom of the filter and the filter itself please. your videos are so informative,
The foam I used : bit.ly/Foam_tape_1m.
Are you in the UK? Filter: amzn.to/2VTNi9H
I would say, yes, you should have the splash guard. Without it the filter may get wet, which may lead to mold growth and bad smells or worse affect your health. You shouldn't have any trouble getting a secondhand one. Try joining Saab Nuts! on Facebook to find a breaker in your country.
great vid iv got a really bad engine smell coming in car al try changing the filter im stuck trying to fined anywhere i can get the foam that fits under engine cover help would be great
try this: bit.ly/Foam_tape_1m
@@CycloneCyd hi and thanks but its the foam that goes under the plastic cover that goes over the engine to stop the engine sound cant fined it on saab parts
Brilliant, thank you 👏
I’m from the USA and I wanted to get that filter splash guard but so can’t find them anywhere. Do you happen to know where I might could get one?
Thank you. Good video.
Thank you so much
Well done 😆
Nice one 😀
I tried the service position trick in my restyling '09 but didn't work. Is there any other way to get the wipers up? thnx
Not that I know of, it should work. Make sure each step is exactly in sequence.
@@CycloneCyd you're right. I did it but I didn't know I should stop before a cycle was completed. Thanks a lot
@@jalmagro36 Top job, you're welcome
Can you do a gear nob tie on a Saab 93
😎👍Awesome job
Thanks Deano
@@CycloneCyd this is one job i need to do 😁
I want to ask how to clean the brake sensor
In another video comment you said you were referring to the ABS sensor. Why do you feel you need to clean ABS sensors? You shouldn't ever have to clean them. If you've removed one (or more) maybe because you're changing a wheel bearing, then a simple wipe with a cloth and perhaps a short spray of brake cleaner, WD40 or similar will suffice
do you have the part number for the splash guard, mine is missing
Early cars didn't have one. It was introduced in 2005 or 2006 model year. Get one from a breaker.
@@CycloneCyd oh, I have the 03 that was built in 02. What do you mean with breaker?
@@proarmy70 scrap cars yard
Could a wet passenger footwell mean I need to replace this filter? Does anyone know?
ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html
and
ruclips.net/video/VEPIuDomLYI/видео.html
@@CycloneCyd thanks, im going to try this. Someone was telling to me to just get rid, but my Saab has only done 56000 and has flown through an MOT last month.
Excellent instruction. Open up a SAAB dealership.
Thank you. if only, lol
2:37 did you put in the filter wrong direction? You say direction to right but directions on filter show left when u put in
Nope. I was very careful about that.
WELL SPOTTED. I just watched it back on a bigger screen and you are correct. In the video, I place the filter the wrong way round at that point. HOWEVER, I do know that I took it back out to do the sealing for the leak video (ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html) and was very careful to put it the correct way round when it all went back together.
You must have eyes like an eagle 👍
Thank you for videos i have same car 9-3 2003 2.0t.
I had water on the passenger side floor after a rain storm, so I cleaned all around the cabin filter, added new weather stripping and now there's no water on the floor. I don't think anyone cleaned around the cabin filter for several years...
GOOG JOB
Scuttle panel doesn't just lift out like that. It's screwed down at the corner
Idolo
mine doesn't have that filter splash guard
A few people have been saying this. I think it might be early 9-3s (03-05MY) might not have them fitted and they were introduced by Saab as a running change during 05 or 06 model year. That suggests that not having it created a problem with water ingress. I would suggest trying to find someone breaking a 9-3 and pick one up 2ndhand.
Let me know how you get on.
@@CycloneCyd Here in Europe i found it here. They don't have it in stock but they told me to buy it and they wound send it as soon as possible...
www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/interior-temperature/heater/blower/cover-air-intake/1037924/?dc=25
@@RFDJ79 personally, I would not be paying for something that I might not receive for months, if ever. Can't you pick up a 2ndhand one from a breaker?
The most British thing here isnt you, its the weather !
🎥 Cabin filter WATER LEAK problem & fix: ruclips.net/video/NcennoeNCQk/видео.html 👈
Reset your Saab’s “time for service” message yourself: ruclips.net/video/mORIbqE6mp0/видео.html
What year is your Saab?
@@MrTeatreeoil It's a 2007 model year, Aero Anniversary. Built in July 2007, so one of the last "pre facelift" cars.
2007MY has the facelift dash tho'
Brilliant video. where are you based ?
@@abohazem3 In the UK, near Rugby
I didn't have the filter splash guard😅
No, early cars didn't have one
@@CycloneCyd Yeah I have a 2003 and the guard would be really helpful here in Finland.
Great video. You installed it in wrong direction
You passed the intelligence test 😂😂, well done. I corrected it.
👍😀
Thanks, Stojan 🖖
You forgot to tell people about the drain hole that can get blocked underneath the pollen filter
This video was specifically about how to change the cabin filter. I didn't forget, watch this space.
USA SAAB filter is on the other side, because driver's side is opposite.
As explained at the beginning, but thanks for the contribution to 'the knowledge'
@@CycloneCyd Ah, I watch more than listen. If you request donations, some would likely donate. Very helpful