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Yet another "What If" item for your parts cabinet Posted by MI-Roger [Email]  (#882) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from MI-Roger) on Fri, 8 Feb 2013 03:32:16
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In addition to a spare IDM (not nearly as important as it used to be), a spare Coolant By-Pass Valve, and a spare Crankshaft Position Sensor, I have another item to add to the list. Based upon my recent experiences and those of multiple other owners posting on a varity of Saab owner blog sites, this new item is a spare ignition lock cylinder - keyed to match your car.
The old cylinder from my '08 Aero did not have a dust door on top to keep crud out and neither does its replacement. I am certain my 2000 did have this door, and while a few owners of newer cars report their ignition lock cylinders are so equipped, it appears that nearly all newer cars do not have this penny cost feature and a growing number are experiencing lock cylinder malfunction after a few years of use. I effectively never eat or drink in my car so this can't be blamed on dropped food crumbs or sticky beverage residue.
This cylinder only costs $45 but is a long lead item as it must be custom ordered to match your existing keys. Removal and Replacement is a one minute job requiring only a 3mm hex key or similarly sized piece of stiff bent metal to release the cylinder catch.
I saved my old cylinder so it can be rebuilt and relubed to become my spare in the parts cabinet.
->Posting last edited on Fri, 8 Feb 2013 04:25:44.
_______________________________________ Saabs owned: 2008 9-5 Aero Sedan, sold at 227K miles 2006 9-3SC 2.0T - Wife's daily driver 2000 Viggen Convertible - Sold May, 2022 1964 Quantum IV Formula Car - Retirement project 2000 9-5lpt Sedan, sold at 318K miles
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