Saab Fuel Injection - Auto Repair Codes

Scan Tool for Codes and Live Data for your Saab Engine from $199 USD

The information below may apply to Saab 900 and many other models

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Saab EFI Code Reading

Connector Diagram

Auto Repair Manual - How to read codes (No Special Tools Needed)

1 Drive vehicle until it reaches operating temperature.

2 Stop the vehicle, place it in park or neutral and turn ignition OFF.

3 Connect switch as shown in the diagram, (Click here for details) , as shown on the diagram.

4 Turn on the ignition, close switch and wait for the Check Engine Light (CEL) to flash once. Immediately open the switch.

Note:To retrieve the next code, repeat the above instruction

5 Read codes as described in the Code Format Description below.

Note 2:If you receive code 13231 or 12231 (no ignition signal), crank engine and re-test. If code dissapears, disregard code.

6 Press the continue button to enter the code numbers and get the code description(s).

Code Format Diagram

Code Format Description

• Five series of flashes are used to indicate the five digit codes.

• The first digit is indicated by the first series of flashes, likewise for the second digit, until all five digits have been flashed out.

• A one to two second flash makes up each series with flashes being separated by short pauses. One second flashes make up the numbers, with zero being indicated by a two second flash.

• Each series of flashes is separated by a 2.5-second gap.

• A one 1-second flash, 2-second flash, a short pause, one 1-second flash, a short pause, three 1-second flashes, a short pause and two 1-second flashes indicates the code number "10132". Codes will be repeated after 2.5 second gap.

To move to the next screen click on the Continue button

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Note on Example Model(s): Saab 900
The example model(s) shown, Saab 900 for this auto repair service are only an indication to help you. There may be many other models that apply to this connector. Click above link to see the complete vehicle coverage list.