My Cheap SAAB 95 Aero BROKE DOWN On The ROAD *We Fix It*

My Cheap SAAB 95 Aero BROKE DOWN On The ROAD We Fix It

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It happened, driving down the road in my new to me 2002 SAAB 9-5 Aero the engine just stopped running. After sitting on the side of the road for awhile it started back up and got us to and from our destination. When it died I checked for fuel pressure and it appeared to be low, then it magically restarted. It never threw a code but it must be fuel or crank position sensor related. We have a ton of new OEM parts to install so let's get going and see if we can knock everything out.
SAAB Original DIC with NGK Plugs: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
Fuel Filter: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
Hood Struts: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
Trunk Struts: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
Trunk Push Fasteners: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
Trunk SAAB Badge: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
Trunk Aero Badge: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
PCV to Oil Pan Hose: www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts...
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@SirBoops 4 жыл бұрын

It's fun watching you slowly fall in love with this car

@lorddiablo8575 4 жыл бұрын

Saab produced Excellent cars, I own a 2006 9-3 2.0T, and drive it everyday, no big issue ! The only thing costed me some money is the Engine Firing Module last year ( 2019 ) which is a very common issue ! Unfortunately GM " Murdered " SAAB and no more production since 2012 .... What a Big Pity ! !

@michaeljewett875 4 жыл бұрын

I have a tip on the key fob reception issue. The antenna for the key fob actually runs through the center console under the trim and carpet. The antenna wiring is also pretty thin and short. A quick fix for this is to pull the antenna out, add some thicker gauge wiring, and instead of placing it back where it is fitted stock, slip it out and between the center console trim lip and carpeting. I left a little bit of the added wiring exposed hanging down towards the floor carpeting where the seat back rests. That way, any wiring that’s exposed is hidden by the seat next to the console. I had a black interior so it was easier to hide the black wiring but it makes the key fob reception go from terrible to working across a big box store parking lot

@pussygalore5947 4 жыл бұрын

Tip for removing emblems: Saturate with GooBeGone. Then use either fishing line or dental floss to work behind the emblem. No scratches!

@pillmeup 4 жыл бұрын

Dear ESaabparts.com THIS IS HOW YOU KEEP YOUR BUSINESS RELEVANT. Thank you for sponsoring the video btw. Very Cool and I wouldn't have known you existed otherwise.

@joannaatkins822 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I need a SAAB now. Thanks guys lol

@Lasertrac 4 жыл бұрын

It's too bad GM's purchase of Saab was a poor corporate decision. Kind of like Ford purchasing Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover. Saab has always been an under appreciated car. Glad you found one in relatively good condition and a network for parts/supplies. Now get rid of the Bimmers. Those my friend are a chain around your neck. You do inspire others.

@corbingreiner9879 4 жыл бұрын

John is such a nice guy he can whip out a knife at Wall-greens and no one calls the cops. lol

@aaronsanders6894 4 жыл бұрын

Its Kansas...he could open carry and no one would bat an eye

@OhPhuckYou 4 жыл бұрын

No one's afraid of knifes here in Kansas, and most of us have a firearm on our person. Welcome to what America was meant to be.

@craigpeel5983 4 жыл бұрын

Bringing a knife to a gun fight...

@dragonbrownies517 4 жыл бұрын

Ha it's Kansas sir. You can pretty much carry what you like, drive what you want and nobody bats an eye. For example, you can drive a vehicle without a windshield as long as you have wipers and goggles. Go figure.

@MarkfromNewYork 4 жыл бұрын

@@OhPhuckYou unless you want to smoke weed

@brianmorrissey554 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 93 a month ago. It's so cool you're doing a SAAB now.

@MGalaxy 4 жыл бұрын

Brian Morrissey indeed.

@lorddiablo8575 4 жыл бұрын

There is a young man and his family straightly SAAB fans, they own 2000 900 Turbo, 2003 Convertible, 2004 9-3 Arc, 9-3 Aero and Turbo X, he did lots of video on KZfaq, if you wanna know more about SAAB, check it out his KZfaq .... Auto. Autopsy

@brianmorrissey554 4 жыл бұрын

@@lorddiablo8575 Thanks man. I already watch his channel. He makes great videos too. 👍👍

@sleepyhollow783 4 жыл бұрын

Always a soft spot for Saab cars. Glad this one is getting new life & appreciation!

@drivedb7 4 жыл бұрын

Saab may be dead, but “Night Panel” needs to make a comeback. That and the oscillating HVAC vents that old Mazdas used to have.

@rwdplz1 4 жыл бұрын

Had the 626 with the oscillating vents, they were fun to watch but super annoying if you wanted to get cool/warm

@drivedb7 4 жыл бұрын

rwdplz1 - So did I! Lol. My first car was a ‘97 626 5-speed. I tend to agree. The “Swing” feature was best used to maintain a comfortable temperature once it had already been reached. Still, I wish all my cars had it.

@rwdplz1 4 жыл бұрын

I remember once when it was real hot, I turned on the oscillating fan. It was like, "Ah! Awe! Ah! Awe!..."

@craigpeel5983 4 жыл бұрын

My wife had the Mazda ones and she mentions it every once in a while like it should be standard on everything

@Cartier_specialist 4 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised the 626 oscillating vents didn't become mainstream. That was 1993 when those debuted if my memory serves me correctly.

@rondadofeighttired6094 4 жыл бұрын

People appreciate the engineering the more you work on them but so many small problems which drain your wallet with no higher resale down the road,only long term Saab owners understand. Keep rock in the channel.

@WatchJRGo 4 жыл бұрын

I love this car... can’t wait to get back to work on it after the Rolls is running! 🍻

@Big_M_T 4 жыл бұрын

Your work ethic is second to none. I couldn’t hang with your hours 🤣👍

@wallybeegone 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, the more I see a Saab video the more I like them

@Isakandersson5 4 жыл бұрын

Finally someone that's working on saabs

@TermBallistics 4 жыл бұрын

Best notification I've gotten all day

@WatchJRGo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan 🍻

@ducknorris233 4 жыл бұрын

That says something because didn’t you also find out your wife is expecting?

@TermBallistics 4 жыл бұрын

@@ducknorris233 lol no

@jacobrippey4937 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite build since the boat.

@ImGdiddy 4 жыл бұрын

The Saab has come quite a way and now looks nice and hopefully she will continue to run great. Silk purse from a sow’s ear👍🏼

@wajfaj 4 жыл бұрын

The combined ice scraper has a cut-out to clear the wiper blades. The clock face is for timed parking, many places in Sweden require you to note what time you parked since you can park for free for a limited amount of time.

@WatchJRGo 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, I have a little Rain-x deal that also has that blade scrapper. Brilliant, good to know 🍻

@buffuniballer 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, it's a European thing. Many spaces are 1, 2 or however many hours. You use the time to indicate when you parked. I used one when I was in Germany and Italy as well.

@TheWiseTent 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the Saab 9-5 content! Please keep making more! This exact thing happened to me with my 9000. There was a P0300 code. I had talked to a Saab Master Technician and he said that the Saab CPS famously don't work after years of being exposed to so much heat. He said if they were out in their Saabs and this happened, they'd pour cool water on the exposed sensor and this would rectify the situation. Pretty interesting. He stressed that aftermarket CPS were a bad idea because they are build far more poorly than OEM. At least the OEM ones last for quite some time. Keep a spare T7 in the trunk though. Never a bad idea. I do in my 9000.

@pandapunk 4 жыл бұрын

Matt at esaab is amazing. Has helped me out with repairs many times over the years!

@WatchJRGo 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, all of the SAAB knowledge! I have a bunch more parts ready to go on this thing 💯

@pandapunk 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Can't wait!

@john15yt 4 жыл бұрын

I've owned three Saab's and am familiar with the problem -- it's the fuel relay intermittently failing. Easy fix.

@SgtJStupid 4 жыл бұрын

@WatchJRGo

@Halibrand 4 жыл бұрын

I own a Saab automotive repair shop in Sweden and i have repaired tens of thousands of 9-5s, And i have never had a issue with the fuel relay. However ive replaced thousands of fuel pumps on them. Problem is that the brushes in the pump motor get worn over time. If you fold the rear seat up and forward and pop the fuel pump cover in the centre of the floor you can acces the fuel pump assembly. By tapping on the top of the fuel pump assembly it usally casues enough vibrations to get the fuel pump going again, this however only works a few times so replace the fuel pump asap.

@slasher9883 4 жыл бұрын

@@Halibrand Spot on, fuel pump failure very common on these, have replaced many myself. I used to carry a spare in my 9-5 just in case. They all seem to die around 150k.

@john15yt 4 жыл бұрын

I've had a Saab mechanic tell me it was the fuel pump and had the repair performed, but it did not fix the problem. A $10 relay that takes 5 minutes to replace solved the issue. Do this first, before committing to buying a pump and dropping the fuel tank to get to it.

@Halibrand 4 жыл бұрын

@@john15yt No need to drop the tank on a 9-5 1997-2010. They have a acces panel under the rear seat. Did you own a 9-5 or 9-3? Ive replaced some fuel pump relays on 9-3 2003-2005.

@wackyrc1394 4 жыл бұрын

Joyful video and good to see this 9-5 brought back to life, thanks so much WatchJRGo!

@dave11686 4 жыл бұрын

Love your ongoing Saab stories JR!

@Zurstchoii 4 жыл бұрын

Superb buddy, have 2003 95 aero and absolutely love it!! Look forward to more vids. Rich. UK

@zombikillerful 4 жыл бұрын

Please make more videos restoring saabs. I think a 93 restoration would be nice. I always happy to see saab cars coming back to life. I think they are one of the best cars ever made

@ZhomBae 4 жыл бұрын

I looooooove this. I have been following for a while now but i own a '99 Saab 9-5 SE and get to now watch you work on one of my favorite cars! Keep up the great work!

@philorizk4345 4 жыл бұрын

You’re quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers. Love the channel!!!

@marktocholke3954 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the Saab JR!

@benjaminmeeks3401 4 жыл бұрын

Hey JRgo love the video keep it up man love the Saab They are such an interesting car to me the fact that they went from a brand that makes jets to cars are pretty cool

@calbrady9 4 жыл бұрын

You da’bomb John Ross. Loving the Saab project. Fave YT channel.

@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal 4 жыл бұрын

Scheduled maintenance completed. Airworthiness Certificate issued and flight clearance granted. Safe travels.

@patriley2 4 жыл бұрын

I love this build. the 9-5 is such a cool car!

@MikeG_9 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a Saab story. 😭😭😭

@Big_M_T 4 жыл бұрын

Mike G a Saab story for Snaabs.

@racerx009 4 жыл бұрын

....and to get that gunk off the trunk use special goo remover w/a Swaab.

@blackcountryme 4 жыл бұрын

Ooooooooooo

@cyrparlapiano2514 4 жыл бұрын

Love this build can't wait till you tune it!

@RichieRouge206 4 жыл бұрын

Love this car so much. Definitely a fuel issue which is easy to fix. Lovely to see how much enthusiasm you have for this lovely rare car. Saab along with Volvo are awesome quirky brands. Great video!

@Soulfirer 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoying the build. Fun to see such rapid progress on such a beat down car. Looking (and running) better all the time. .... reminds me- I need to paint my wiper arms again too! 😊

@Stt222 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the trunk lift. I’ve just got new trunk lifts the day after I watched this and it only took 3tries on each side to get them installed!

@VampyrMygg 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda neat seeing this, as we got a 9-5 Aero standing around at work without an engine, the owner's buying a new one in Sweden, but those things are seriously well equipped for their age, a lot of neat little features.

@greghill7759 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the U.K. These cars are always worth the time and trouble. After buying a 9000 over 25 years ago, I'm now on my fifth Saab 95. They are timeless, with buckets of style.... I love 'em. However, my latest acquisition, a 2005 Vector Sport had the G.M. touch....that hideous brushed steel look dash just HAD to go, and be replaced with an original light wood finish. You seem to know what you're doing, so all I can offer, bearing in mind the age of the car, is check for perishing on ALL your smaller vacuum hoses (around the back of the engine), along with the serpent belt, (good for 65K), if you haven't already. I didn't catch the oil you'd bought, but when you do the oil change, it's SYNTHETIC ONLY!!!

@MrJoebiz24 4 жыл бұрын

Such a cool car. Great lines. Excellent choice for the viewers as a project.

@bazilwreckerloughead 4 жыл бұрын

I like that John is so funny, even when he's not trying...SO COOL!

@ek1414_ 4 жыл бұрын

Love what you’re doing with this car, JR.

@tiborklein5349 4 жыл бұрын

Never change, JR.

@haydenuk02 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work it sounds a lot better thanks for the content

@samuelhagner02 4 жыл бұрын

saabs never stops breaking //Sweden

@Telgas 4 жыл бұрын

the saab community is wathing you you are going to fall in love with this car

@sirromnek 4 жыл бұрын

Saab’s are fun cars. I have three. Nice to see the love

@lyndelbeckwith1706 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah? Well I have four! (No I don't. I'm just a story topper!)

@verjnuarmu 4 жыл бұрын

@@lyndelbeckwith1706 hehe, i have 7 at the moment :D

@browserrr1 4 жыл бұрын

@@verjnuarmu Yeah, then when one breaks down you have another in reserve 😁. Having 5 myself; 3 driveable, one parts car, one awaiting restoration.

@damianrobins6659 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work! I hope this one becomes a ‘keeper’!

@nabilm2941 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoying each and every episode since the day i watched the Jaguar S-type R episodes.

@RobertSmith-di5ll 4 жыл бұрын

impressive the way you got up from the crawler - no hands!

@ajw828 4 жыл бұрын

Find yourself someone that looks at you like @WatchJRGo looks at fixed hood struts. Love the sounds from the diverter valve! Good work fellas.

@SJSOmar 4 жыл бұрын

Door lock modules usually go bad typicall GM garbage from the pile not saabs fault by all means you usually want to run the medium yellow spring on these saabs so it can build boost instead of letting it out real fast Matt from esaabparts is the perfect person to talk to in the Saab world 🙌🏻

@MassiveTrackHunter 4 жыл бұрын

Banjo bolts for the fuel filter....what a novel idea. Beats the hell out of rusting brake-line tubing that always breaks when trying to turn it loose on older cars.

@MatchboxGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Minor touches make a major difference 💪🏼

@felixnile 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for making so many vids

@toolinhand 4 жыл бұрын

1:20 Night mode. Chief Wiggam: "Ah, it's a ghost car!"

@lyndaisy1 4 жыл бұрын

Always wait with baited breath for JR's videos!

@divad23 4 жыл бұрын

How JR knows so much about cars is amazing

@bclev1953 4 жыл бұрын

Just replace the fuel pump and be done with it. It is one of the most common problems in these cars and is an easy fix and reasonably cheap.

@DIYManiacJohnP 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys!!! Only recommendation... even we "pre-gapped" always double check spark plug gap. I have had a few sets of NGK Iridium plugs with the wrong gap out of the box.

@Cartier_specialist 4 жыл бұрын

The Saab is looking so much better.

@theegerv6637 4 жыл бұрын

Always love watching your videos! I'm waiting for the day you get a Gen3 Acura TL!

@TheRealSilkyJohnson 4 жыл бұрын

william brooks yes. Hope he sees this 👍

@theegerv6637 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealSilkyJohnson yah it would be great. I have an 05 TL that I love!

@just4kicks950 4 жыл бұрын

John looks like a completely different ride! I use to hate Saab, but the last couple of years I've started to like them a little. Looks good bro keep doing your thing 🙌🔥🔥Salute 😎

@aaronturner1072 4 жыл бұрын

Loving this Swedish meatball, JR! Family member of ours had one out in rural WI and no one knew what it was. Coincidentally no wanted to work on it either and it had some of these same trivial issues. So the family member traded it off for some domestic POS. If you have a chance to get an NG 9-5 please do and keep it

@ErikN1 4 жыл бұрын

After replacing the remote battery the button has to be pressed 5 times for it to re-sync. That may be why it didn't work until you got close to the car. Really interesting to see a non Saab guy work on a Saab 🙂 I always look forward to the next episode

@mohammadalouri02 4 жыл бұрын

Cool as always keep going bro 😍😘

@eltonjohn3236 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think there is anything worse than a no start. Glad you got it fixed

@bretthatfield2516 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me miss my 1988 9000 Turbo!

@antoniof7479 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Saab so far! But the missing grille is bothering me crazy 😅. Keep up the restoration 👌

@mikeanderson2730 4 жыл бұрын

The "clock" on the isscraper is for helping you park in scandinavia. In most of the bigger city´s you have free parking for a limited time, like an hour or two. So when you park the car you set the time on the clock and the parking attendant know when you parked and when its time to leave your spot. (And keep stats, there are signs when you driving downtown that lets you know roughly how many free spaces there are.)

@grumpygrumpgrump136 4 жыл бұрын

I can't help it. What a SAAB story.

@curbsideconversions 4 жыл бұрын

The fondest memorys of dried dead mice crispy on the direct ignition haunts me still after leaving saab 10 years ago lol

@itsmephil2255 4 жыл бұрын

Saabs 93/95s are awesome

@yhird 4 жыл бұрын

2002 SAAB 9-5 Aero owner here. It's difficult to isolate the problem without a TECH 2 diagnosis. The engine sounds just fine when its running. I don't think it's an internal mechanical problem. it sounds like an electrical issue. It could be a bad engine ground. It could be corrosion in the large male/female plug for the main engine bay wire harness that supplies power to the Engine Control Module. That's the big wire harness that runs along the back of the engine along the firewall. The harness connector is under a large black plastic cover just left of the brake Hydraulic Unit if you are facing the engine. If you open this harness plug use EXTREME care. The plug pins are extremely fragile with age and will break easily. I probably wouldn't recommend doing this unless you have some experience with pin replacement just in case. Also check the battery cable connection to the starter and alternator to make sure the screws are tight and not corroded. That could affect battery charging. Also the crank sensor could be a problem as well. The fuel pump could be suspect as well. Good luck. Nice looking car.

@motorbikecam5172 4 жыл бұрын

Ooo can’t wait to watch this video :)

@kmorton54 4 жыл бұрын

Love the 9 5, really LOVE these videos. Any plans to repaint? What are you planning for the headlamp lens? Replace or recondition?

@michaelmurphey4013 4 жыл бұрын

Please keep this car dude 😂

@TheJensenInterceptor 2 жыл бұрын

We love SAAB

@bdpopeye 4 жыл бұрын

JR I really like your videos. Been watching for a little more than a year. Gotta question..when do you sleep? Or better yet DO YOU SLEEP? Good night now!

@DruranAuto 4 жыл бұрын

Hi brother!!! I have had many saab aero in my life and they are fantastic cars. They almost never break, they just go and go, like volvo cars, depending on how you treat them obviously. The most common faults they are, sensor on the block behind the turbo, it is the one that causes the engine to stop and then when it cold it starts up again, then moisture in the oil, spark plug cassette, crank case. There are more but these are the most common, but as a car it is the best. Never sell it they will be worth a lot of money, here in Sweden they are already going up in price. good luck brother!!!! greetings from Sweden

@menarenotwomen 4 жыл бұрын

Solid jingle all the way reference there at the end 😂

@davidallen3158 4 жыл бұрын

Never been a Saab fan, but that car is sweet.

@saabross3171 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, eSaabParts is the shit! I have their stickers on both my Saabs too ;-) I'm enjoying seeing these cars get some love

@ivanremus1 4 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video, my friend! I have a question, though, if you needed to change the gas filter, don't you need to flush the gas tank also?

@McDzy 4 жыл бұрын

KOBEEEEE!! WATCHJRGO IS OFFICIALLY THE GOAT AFTER THAT!!!

@brokenhaloking 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda looking forward to watching the oil change if it's going to be posted

@777jones 4 жыл бұрын

These are fantastic cars for the nothing they cost. You can play with anybody on the highway. and be safe and comfortable doing it.

@chrisbaskett808 4 жыл бұрын

good job. people don't realize all the quirks and features on Saabs lol

@audiovideotech9777 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see more Saab content. My #2 Saab that is my daily driver is a 2006 9-5 Aero. Have you upgraded your headlight bulbs since you also have projectors?

@CardboardSliver 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought another Saab today. 1985 900 Turbo!

@superice321 4 жыл бұрын

Well its night time now in sweden but i will watch this video anyway!

@jeffsheets9389 4 жыл бұрын

When he got on it had that Doug DeMuro face lol 🙀

@Julian-do7bv 4 жыл бұрын

I think one of these would be a blast to own

@nbsman80 4 жыл бұрын

If you have shutdown problem or no start when the car is hot it might be faulty crankshaft position sensor. Also make sure that the ground wire on thermostat housing is not loose or corroded. Good luck with your Saab, I've done pretty much everything on 9-5 including engine and transmission swaps, and if you have any questions let me know I with be glad to help.

@pablomuself3336 Жыл бұрын

My 2003. 9-5 aero tends to shut off when it gets at the right temperature no matter just sitting at idle or even driving it cuts off or if I acelérate to hard it will cut off

@pablomuself3336 Жыл бұрын

And dosent turn back on until completely cooled down

@Big_M_T 4 жыл бұрын

That parking timer thing is what they use Germany and probably other parts of Europe. For a space that has a two hour parking limit you indicate the time you parked your car so you don’t get a ticket. Be back in hours though 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TheEyeTrax1 4 жыл бұрын

Parking clock or timer :) Most of Europe uses these for parking.