PRE-RELEASE
(471-2707) Noise from 3rd gear
Symptom: Whining noise when driving in 3rd gear at 50-70 km/h, which changes if the gear lever is moved sideways.
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN | |
| Bulletin Nbr: | 471-2707 |
| Date: ........... | September 2008 |
| Market: | all |
| Noise from 3rd gear |
| Cars affected |
Saab 9-3 M07-09 with 6-speed manual gearbox within the following Vehicle Identification Number ranges:
4D/5D: 71000001-91003601
CV: 76000001-96000467
| Background |
The rubber bushing on the gear cable at the gearbox may transfer noise from the gearbox. The noise changes if the gear lever is moved sideways.
In the case of customer complaint, the following procedure must be carried out.
Symptom description
Whining noise when driving in 3rd gear at 50-70 km/h, which changes if the gear lever is moved sideways.| Parts required |
55 568 907 Gear cable
| Procedure |
Replace the gear cable. See WIS - 9-3 (9440) - 4. Power transmission - Manual gearbox - 6-speed - Adjustment/Replacement - Gear cable.
| Warranty/Time Information |
In the case of customer complaint and if the car is within the warranty period , use the following information to fill out the claim:
Failed Object: 43271
Fault/Reason code: 40
Location code: 09 (US=9)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 01
Labour Operation (CA): K1193
Labour Operation (US):
| 4327112 | 4-cyl petrol | 0.6 hr |
| 4327114 | CV 4-cyl petrol | 0.7 hr |
| 4327115 | B284 | 0.8 hr |
Time:
| 4-cyl petrol | 0.6 hr |
| diesel | 0.4 hr |
| CV 4-cyl petrol | 0.7 hr |
| B284 | 0.8 hr |
