SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode

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Tue 16 May 2017 06:29
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - muigaisammy
I have a Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD 2005. Recently, it has been going into limp mode intermittently but now it's always on limp mode. It had P0400, P1109, P1110 and P1125. I have changed the throttlebody and throttle accelerator, swirl flap actuator and services the EGR. The vehicle starts okay but won't go beyond 2000rpm. It's MPG has noe risen to 53.9 which is strange.
The AC works intermittently too.
This vehicle has become very hard to drive and I have tried to think what might be wrong but not succeeding. Want to try and take out the ECU and have it checked.
Would appreciate suggestions and cures for my predicament

Thanks.
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Tue 16 May 2017 10:45
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - hardway

Pretty much all induction related codes which you seem to have targeted,

I'm wondering about the particle DPF filter?

If it's blocked then no matter what you do to the intake system it still can't breath out

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Tue 16 May 2017 17:47
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - muigaisammy
I did check that today. Disconnected it and still the vehicle went into limp mode. The engines always runs well for a few minutes then limp mode kicks in.
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Tue 16 May 2017 20:20
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - focussed

Sounds like you need an independent Saab specialist.

Here's one - www.saab-specialist.co.uk/repairs-servicing-mot/

Not advertising - just happen to know of the company and they do good job.

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Thu 18 May 2017 11:11
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - muigaisammy
The vehicle is in Africa.
Checked the DPF and its all clear. Waiting for my new EGR to be delivered. Hopefully it will do the magic.
Hope there is anyone out there with an experience like mine to help out
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Fri 19 May 2017 13:48
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - Cyd

Join 'Saab Nuts!' on facebook. It's an international group with near 12,000 members.

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Fri 19 May 2017 14:07
SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Limp mode - focussed

You didn't mention that the car is in africa.

Try contacting the company that i posted the link to - he will likely help you.

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