2001 2.0 Turbo Aero 9-3

Two questions:

I've noticed my key fob is slowing down a little - I'm assuming its a simple
unscrew and a battery replacement off the shelf?

Also, are Saabs known for a little rattle underneath - when driving with the
window down on a bumpy road it can sound quite tinny. I've had the heat
shield around the exhaust done which I thought would fix it. I know the
connection underneath the manifold is moveable but still, it sounds noisier
than I'd expect

Either way, loving the Saab - just sorting out the little things

Thanks

On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:39:10 -0000, "The English Patient"
<englishpatient74.DeleteThis@googlemail.com> wrote:

>Two questions:
>
>I've noticed my key fob is slowing down a little - I'm assuming its a simple
>unscrew and a battery replacement off the shelf?

The SID should tell you if a remote battery needs changing, but if you
still want to do it, push a jeweler's screwdriver into the little hole
in the side of the key handle whilst levering open the back with a
thin blade. Once the new battery is in, go within range of the car and
press the unlock button four times to re-sync the system.

>
>Also, are Saabs known for a little rattle underneath - when driving with the
>window down on a bumpy road it can sound quite tinny. I've had the heat
>shield around the exhaust done which I thought would fix it. I know the
>connection underneath the manifold is moveable but still, it sounds noisier
>than I'd expect

I haven't noticed any noises like that on mine. In my experience, if
exhaust heat shielding rattles, then it tends to resonate at certain
engine revs, rather than responding to bumpy roads. I guess it'll be a
matter of getting under the car and looking for loose stuff.

>
>Either way, loving the Saab - just sorting out the little things
>

Very astute choice of model and year )

Cheers,

Colin.