Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:42:41 GMT From: WhyAsk <vwincentnospamet> Subject: Re: 99 9-3 "Time for Service" went away by itself?
On my 2000 9-3 the "Time For Service" indicator did clear itself after about a week. If you are sure the maintenance is taken care of it should be no problem. Wayne Mitch Knight wrote: >Recently bought a 99 9-3 5 door auto trans 71,000 mi. Monday morning >the sid read "Time for Service" I consulted the owners manual and >figured it couldn't be anything major and could wait (the nearest saab >shop is 2 hours away). Friday morning the sid no longer says time for >service after the cars ritual checking upon startup. > >The car is due for an oil change in 2 weeks and i'll replace the air >filter as well. Does it gripe at you for an oil change, the manual >doesn't seem to mention anything like this > >Being a new car onwner a few questions... >The car runs great and everything works except the washer sprayer for >the hackback window. Suggestions? >When I turn the AC a rather nasty smell starts to come out the vents, >is there a filter that should be changed? >The car came with 2 standard keys and a programmed key w/ build in >keyless entry from a 01 Saab, it doesn't have to seem much range, is >this normal or does it need a battery replacement? > >Thanks, >Mitch in Kentucky > > >