Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:36:25 GMT From: "bozo" <bozonospam.net> Subject: Re: Saab 9000 accessing the relays
On both my 1991 (with glove box) and 1995 (with airbag and no glove box) there has been no need to remove the fuse panel to access the relays, after getting other things out of the way, the fuse panel has simply tilted down as part of the lower front portion of the relay panel assembly. Haynes might be basing their instructions on an operation which contemplates complete removal of the relay (and fuse) panel. I'm believing that all that is needed in this instance (checking heated screen/mirror timing relay) is to be able to access the relays to remove and check/switch-out failed ones. If that is the case, no need to remove panel completely. "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenospam.com> wrote in message news:k4sOi.31996$eY.16397nospamsvr13.news.prodigy.net... > > "Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote in message > news:470A02C9.D29D0E83nospamail.com... >> It's getting chilly again and I thought it might be time to investigate >> my >> non-functional heated rear screen and mirrors. >> >> An obvious suspect would be the timed relay. The Haynes manual talks of >> removing >> the entire fascia but hopefully there's an easier way to get to them ? >> >> Advice please ? >> >> Graham >> > > A couple of additional points: > - A main battery cable goes to the fuse panel. It would be very wise to > first disconnect the battery before removing the fuse panel. > - While you have the fuse/relay panel removed, be sure to check that the > bolt attaching the red cable to the fuse panel is tightly secured. This > was alleged to be the source of some car fires in 9000's, even after the > car was parked and the ignition off. >
