Saab OBD/OBD2 Codes >> 900 2.3/2.5L (1993 – 1998)

Model:900 2.3/2.5L
Year:1993·98
Engine identification:B204I,  B206I,  B234I,  B258I
System:Bosch Motronic 2.8.1 •  Bosch Motronic 2.10.2/3

General information

  • Refer to the front of this manual for general test conditions, terminology, detailed descriptions of wiring faults and a general trouble shooter for electrical and mechanical faults.
  • Trouble codes are displayed by the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
  • More detailed fault diagnosis information can be obtained using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Accessing – flash codes

  • Ensure ignition switched OFF.
  • Jump data link connector (DLC) terminal 6 and ground with a switched lead – contacts normally open [1].
  • Switch ignition ON.
  • Set switch to ON for 4 seconds max. [1].
  • Trouble codes are displayed as a two digit number with a long flash between each separate code.
  • For example: Trouble code 12 displayed- no fault found [2]
  • Count MIL flashes. Note trouble codes. Compare with trouble code table.

Erasing – flash codes

  • Diagnostic equipment required to erase data from ECM fault memory.

Trouble code  identification

Flash code

Fault location

Probable cause

11

Secondary air injection {AIR) pump relay, short to ground/positive

Wiring, relay

12

No fault found

–

21

Mass air flow (MAF) sensor, short to ground/

positive

Wiring, MAF sensor

31

Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor

Wiring, IAT sensor

41

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

Wiring, ECT sensor

51

Throttle position (TP) sensor

Wiring, TP sensor

61

Heated oxygen sensor (H02S)

Wiring, H02S, intake/fuel leak, fuel pressure

61

Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2

Wiring, H02S, intake/fuel leak, fuel pressure

62

Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1

Wiring, H02S, intake/fuel leak, fuel pressure

71

Mixture rich/lean, cylinder 1-3-5

Heated oxygen sensor (H02S), intake leak, injector(s), fuel pressure

72

Mixture rich/lean, cylinder 2-4-6

Heated oxygen sensor (H02S), intake leak, injector(s), fuel pressure

72 D

Mixture rich/lean – long time

Wiring, heated oxygen sensor (H02S), intake leak, exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure

73

Mixture rich/lean – short time

Wiring, heated oxygen sensor (H02S), intake leak, exhaust leak, injector(s), fuel pressure

81

Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve

Wiring, EVAP canister purge valve

91

Engine control module (ECM) – RAM error

ECM

92

Engine control module (ECM) – ROM error

ECM

 

Accessing and erasing – OBD-11 codes

  • The engine control module (ECM) fault memory can only be accessed and erased using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector (DLC).
OBD-11 codeFault locationProbable cause
PO, P2, UORefer to OBD-11 trouble code tables–
P1001Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, EVAP   canister purge valve
P1002Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve – high outputWiring short to positive, EVAP canister purge valve
P1011Injector 1 – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector
P1012Injector 1 – high outputWiring short to positive, injector
P1021Injector 2 – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector
P1022Injector 2 – high outputWiring short to positive, injector
P1031Injector 3 – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector
P1032Injector 3 – high outputWiring short to positive, injector
P1041Injector 4 – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector
P1042Injector 4 – high outputWiring short to positive, injector
P1051Injector 5 – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector
P1052Injector 5 – high outputWiring short to positive, injector
P1061Injector 6 – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, injector
P1062Injector 6 – high outputWiring short to positive, injector
P1171 1Intake manifold air control solenoid, outer flap – short to groundWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid
P1172System too lean, during idlingIntake leak, battery
P1172 1Intake manifold air control solenoid, outer flap – short to positiveWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid
P1173System too rich, during idlingFuel pressure, battery, exhaust leak, injector(s)
P1206Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay – low outputWiring open circuit/short to   ground, secondary· air injection (AIR) pump, relay
P1207Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay – high outputWiring short to positive, secondary air injection (AIR) pump, relay
P1211Idle air control (lAC) valve – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, lAC valve
P1212Idle air control (lAC) valve – high outputWiring short to positive, lAC valve
P1251Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) – low outputWiring short to ground
P1252Malfunction indicator lamp {MIL) – high outputWiring short to positive
P1300Engine control module (ECM) -AT torque reduction signalWiring, transmission control module (TCM)
P1301Engine control module (ECM)- AT torque reduction signalWiring, transmission control module (TCM)
P1455AJC compressor clutch relay – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, relay
P1456AJC compressor clutch relay – high outputWiring short to positive, relay
P1500Battery voltage too low/highWiring, alternator, battery
P1560Traction control module/ECM communication – signal lowWiring open circuiUshort to ground, throttle position (TP) sensor
P1561Traction control module/ECM communication – signal highWiring short to positive, throttle position   (TP) sensor
P1601Fuel pump relay – high outputWiring short to positive, relay
P1602Fuel pump relay – low outputWiring open circuiUshort to ground, relay
P1621AIC compressor clutch relay – high outputWiring short to positive, AIC compressor clutch relay
P1622A/C compressor clutch relay – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, AJC   compressor clutch relay
P1628Battery voltage – too low/highWiring, alternator, battery
P1628 1Engine control module (ECM) – supply voltage missingWiring, connector, fuse
P1630A/C compressor clutch relay – high outputWiring short to positive, relay
P1631A/C compressor clutch relay – low outputWiring open circuit/short to ground, relay