Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 18:54:31 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 9000 pictogram problem
andy smith wrote: > This newsgroup looks to be really good (if only I could use OE better so as > not to keep losing message downloads :->) <tip> DOn't use OE! It sucks. </tip> > Anyway, I have a 1996 saab 9000 2.3 cd ... > When I first switch on the pictogram lights up with red rear lights showing > on pictogram ... when I press foot brake pictogram goes out (good)... > if I then switch on headlights pictogram lights up again with red rear > lights showing on pictogram .... but no lights are out anywhere.... > strangely ... if I hold the foot brake down and switch on the left > indicator the whole pictogram flashes on/off it time with the indicator ... > (if I do the same procedure put indicate right ... nothing - the pictogram > stays lit up with red rear lights showing)... > I change both rear brake lights with new ones from the same packet - but it > still does the same... It's most likely an earthing problem. The relays which control the pictogram lights compare the current flowing through the left hand and right hand bulb by passing it through two concentric coils in a relay. If the current is slightly different, it'll switch the relay. This can easily happen if the earthing isn't the same on both rear lights. Remove both the rear clusters, and clean up all the contacts. If that doesn't work, I fixed this on my 9k by running new earths to the bodywork. -- Grunff
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