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(TA210-0908) Throttle body failure (DTR diesel engine)

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Bulletin Nbr: TA210-0908
Date: ........... April 2009
Market: All
Throttle body failure (DTR diesel engine)

VEHICLES CONCERNED

Saab 9-3 TTiD (DTR) 180 Hp M08+09 up to VIN 91020965.

BACKGROUND

Due to manufacturing process problem at the supplier, water intrusion can cause internal failure in the throttle body.


SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION


Car won't start and sounds like there is no compression due to the throttle being closed during cranking.

Diagnosis is not active during cranking and therefore no fault codes are set Remove hose from throttle body and observe the throttle flap during cranking.

Engine dips or goes in limp home mode and MIL ( Check Engine ) warning and failure code P1125 - 21 or P1125 - 62 are set.


ACTION

Replace throttle body according to WIS/TIS 2 Web.

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