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2003 saab 9-3 linear problems?
I have a 2003 saab 9-3 linear. I have had the Immobilizer failure come up a lot. We took it in to an exotic car shop, they cleaned the wires and said something may have been spilled on them. Well not even a week later, it started doing it again. If i am driving the speedometer will turn off and it says immobilizer failure and it still lets me go on. But sometimes if i try to start it, it wont even start it just says immobilizer failure. Some time it wont start for a couple days. Any information??
any idea how much it will cost to be fixed??
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It depends on what has failed. If it is just the Ignition module and the CIM needs reprogramming, it will cost in the USA between $400 and $500. If it is the complete system is shot, then it could cost as much as $1500 to replace the TWICE modules and other components. You will need to have a shop look at it and give you an estimate once they hook up their diagnostic equipment and figure out what is truly wrong with it.
For an idea of the complexity of this security system, take a look at this schematic:
http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1Cbsfr
With so many parts, it is impossible to give you an exact answer on this forum, but I feel pretty good about the range. Good luck with it, I hope it is the less expensive fix.
Source(s): Experience - 5 years ago
They are pretty reliable as long as you 1. get it inspected at a certified SAAB MECHANIC, have them check for sludge 2. keep your OIL CHANGED, with SYNTHETIC oil...Trust me this makes a huge difference. The main issues with the '03 is that it still can have an issue with engine sludge if the oil isnt changed regularly. A certified Saab mechanic can check for sludge by dropping the pan. If it runs and drives good, its probably ok but you may have to have the oil pan and everything cleaned out periodically to keep sludge out, but dont let that deter you, they are great cars. Not to mention half the cars now days have sludge issues. Aside from that, there will more than likely be little quirks that are not serious and not expensive. and make sure you keep up with general maintenance. I have loved and driven Saabs all my life, my 1999 has almost 300,000 miles and I can count on 1 had the problems Ive had, Its been very reliable.
