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, Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:28:35
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I reprogrammed the car with a Tech 2 w/security access (thanks to DrewP for instructions). Removed then re-added the UEC under EU spec instead of the US market spec. From DrewP:
To do this the tech must 'REMOVE' and then re-'ADD' the Under-hood-Electrical-Center module, or UEC.
In order to do this you will need to find a shop with both a Tech2 and 'Security Access' programming, basically to give the car's anti-theft system permission to remove and re-program the module.
Usually this will only be a well-stocked SAAB specialty shop, or a dealership service department (who may or may not be willing to do this for you.)
Our shop charges $60 to do the DRL disable, and $40 to add a key, but I have heard costs ranging up to $160+ just to program another key, so call around and get pricing and quiz the shop you could take it to.
During re-addition of the module, there is an option for 'Headlamp Function', it must be programmed with the setting, 'Dipped Beam in Position 2 Only', (headlamp switch Position 0 is 'off,' Pos 1 is 'Park lamps', Pos 2 is 'Low Beams.')
During the same add sequence you also get the option to decide when the fogs will be able to be illuminated, IE during low-beam only, during low-beam and during parking lights, or during high-beam.
During the UEC ADD the tech will also have to know whether your has Xenon lamps version 1 or 2 (2006 should be version 1), whether you have fixed or pop-up headlamp washers, whether you have the rain-sensing windshield wipers, etc., or some parts of the car will get unhappy real quick.
In short, you need to find a technician who is familiar with how to identify the different options fitted to the car, so you need someone who knows what they're doing.
posted by 173.30.221...
, Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:28:35
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