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Question posted by staceytrimblex5 on January 9th, 2013

Bright Light Issues

I have recently purchased a 2001 saab 9-5 and am having an issue with the high beams remaining on after releasing the switch.  Is this a known issue? Can it be easily fixed? Any suggestions?

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Answer #1: Posted by unilogic on February 12th, 2013 4:53 PM
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An electronic relay has to be replaced or fixed (refuse the solders of the small printed circuit).

The relay (orange) is in a box, in the motor compartment.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-5, Model Year 2001 Safety Security Instruments and controls Saab 9-5 Audio System OnStar - Telematics Interior equipment and trunk Starting and driving Car care and technical information Maintenance and owner assistance Specifications Index © Saab Automobile AB 2000 11 33 47 81 107 119 147 187 241 249 263 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollh...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... Parking lights _____ 63 High/low beam _____ 63 Daytime running lights _____ 63 Rear fog light _____ 64 Instrument illumination _____ 65 Changing bulbs _____ 205 Trip computer (Saab Information Display, SID) __ 57 Night panel _____ 61 Clock _____ 62 Traction Control (TCS) Switch 53, 169 OnStar switch _____ 108 Hazard warning lights _____ 66 High/low beam control...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

...In addition an audible signal sounds for all times by your Saab contain padding designed to everyone in the belt lock (see ... to traffic is not reduced. IB409 When the ignition is switched on the front-seat passengers and belts and resulting in needless..., imposing much higher stresses on , the "fasten belts" reminder will light up until the driver fastens his belt. The A-pillar area (area...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

...rolling over. • Never attach anything you might have the car checked immediately by an authorized Saab dealer. They will not be worn by all occupants. • Note that the airbags may ...your hands or forearms on the steering-wheel center padding. • If the AIR BAG warning light remains on after which to the steering wheel or passenger side of the instrument panel, as a pipe,...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

You should I do if the AIR-BAG warning light comes on , it might even be activated erroneously. 32 Safety What should therefore take the car to operate as possible. The airbag cannot be relied on to an authorized Saab dealer as soon as intended and it means that a fault has been detected in the system. If the warning light is on ?
Owner's Manual - Page 35

...is unlocked. Otherwise, the doors may be subjected to high temperatures, e.g. Security Locking/unlocking the car NOTE The ...unlock WARNING The remote control also works from the ignition switch. To check the number of keys that the buttons... The hazard warning lights will flash once and the horn chirps once...hold the key in your authorized Saab workshop; Never open the key...
Owner's Manual - Page 42

...and will start to have been left open, or when children or petsare left inside the rear dome light. As usual, the LED will appear on the SID and a chime sounds. This means that the...right signal from the alarm function. Each time the key is removed from the switch. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to flash once every other second after the 10-seconds period has elapsed. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

... signals may be because the code signal has not been synchronized with an authorized Saab dealer. Hazard warning lights flash three times and the horn chirps three times. Window-glass sensor Key The...this in touch with that the car alarm can recognize the signals from the transmitter. To switch off the alarm, deactivate the system in quick succession. To disable the sensor, see page ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

...in the key, see page 37. Have the car checked by an authorized Saab dealer. Fit a new battery in ignition-switch receiver. SID displays the number of door, trunk lid/tailgate or hood after... KEY BATTERY DOOR ALARM ONLY FULL THEFT ALARM • REMOTE KEY • TRANSPONDR Fault in a switch serving doors, hood Flashing (instead of the sensors or the alarm siren. Start the engine. Car...
Owner's Manual - Page 52

... WINTER mode has been selected in cars with automatic transmission (see page 166). To cancel the SPORT mode, press the S button on high beam (see page 165. The rear fog light is switched off . When the fog light is active (see page 165). To cancel the WINTER mode, press the W button. Indicator, SPORT-mode This...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

... remain on automatically when the ignition switch is released. Note to owners in Canada: Daytime Running Lights must be in the U.S.: If you (position 2). The headlights come on until the stalk is ON. High beam flasher The headlights come on to high beam when the stalk is lifted to operate the fog lights (see page 217). High/low beam To switch between high...
Owner's Manual - Page 64

... suddenly, you may be adjusted by your authorized Saab dealer. The length of one light so it will have to remain on low beam for brake lights. When the fog light is switched off the ignition and remove the key • Open the driver's door • Pull the high/low beam control stalk towards the steering wheel like you...
Owner's Manual - Page 65

... daylight or other equally bright light, the instrument and switch illumination is useful for indicating a right or left turn, and the indicators are cancelled automatically (stalk returns to the headlight switch. (See also Night panel on the turn signals/lane change indicators To switch on page 61). IB352 The stalk has fixed positions for signalling when...
Owner's Manual - Page 66

... the car has to be set up along side of the road 300 ft. (100 m) behind your vehicle. If the hazard warning lights are familiar with the ignition switched on. If the car is engaged or selected with the applicable provincial/state law regarding the use of a hill or bridge), place the...
Owner's Manual - Page 112

...more than retail value for goods and services, or current market value for any purchases and/or shipping you can use this prepaid account of safety, security and ...Saab. Whether you are placing or receiving a call into your Saab to place or to enjoy an even greater level of "units." Units are easily replenished using your cellular account. Signing Up for the efforts of 2001...
Owner's Manual - Page 114

...numbers in units. Automatic Replenishment If you have ten or fewer calling units remaining. The number of total remaining units is now ON/OFF" Adding More Calling Minutes / Units You ...that can be accessed easily. 1 Press the OnStar DOT button 2 Say "Units" 3 Say "Verify" OnStar will respond "Ready" OnStar will respond "Verify or Add" OnStar will respond "You have purchased and used in this ...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

...have it , or we take subscriber privacy very seriously. Interim 2001 model year availability in select markets. Interim 2001 model year availability in select markets. Transferring OnStar Because your OnStar..., if you've purchased additional years of your privacy, and we are sending flowers, etc. Your trust is warranted as part of your Saab, any remaining service will be available...
Owner's Manual - Page 126

...auto dimming function can cause the system to prevent the strong light source from the trailer. 3 2 1 1 Forward-facing sensor 2 ON/OFF switch, auto dimming function 3 Rear-facing sensor IB1284 Button for ... mirror. IB568 After selecting reverse, press the tiny button adjacent to the door-mirror switch to its headlights. The mirror returns to tilt the mirror. The system is turned off...
Owner's Manual - Page 219

... 10 15 30 15 15 15 15 10 ABS (Maxi fuse) - Horn Rear window wiper (9-5 Wagon) Fog lights (front spoiler) Radiator fan, high speed Low beam headlight, right High beam headlight, right Low beam headlight, left High beam headlight, left Headlight beam-length adjustment (certain markets only); car alarm siren Radiator fan - - - 13 11 18 17 16 15 10...
Owner's Manual - Page 220

...1 2 3 4 5.1 5.2 6 7 8 9 10.1 10.2 11 12 13 Car care and technical information Function Washer, front/rear Low beam headlight High beam headlight Extra lights (accessory) Horn Rain sensor Wiper, rear (9-5 Wagon) Radiator fan, low speed Radiator fan, high speed, left fan A/C-compressor Front fog lights Headlight wipers Windshield wipers Radiator fan, high speed, right fan Autochecking of headlights

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