The problem is that the radio does not work. The computer display works fine. It tells me outside temperature, distance to empty, etc, etc, but when I turn on the radio, nothing happens. The antenna threatens to move, but does not. I have a cd changer in the back that is definitely getting power because I hear it looking for the CD, but nothing happens.
I have been looking at after market radios, but I'd really prefer to keep this one. ANY SUGGESTIONS OUT THERE?
Ingrid is my Saab's name and I plan to keep her til the end. The car still handles perfectly. I did notice that sometimes the clutch seems stiff but that's really about it.
Eeeewwwww!!! After reading this, I'm tempted to sell mine & never admit that I owned one.
Is this a Blaupunkt radio? (Typical on SAABs and some Mercedes). If so, it probably requires the use of security codes (I kid you not) to unlock its operation. The theory is that a radio thief has no incentive to steal something that won't work. The reality is that in the USA, most radios are stolen by smash-and-grab dopeheads looking for their next fix who have no idea what they're getting anyway.
I looked at a used SAAB that I didn't buy (for other reasons) and neither of the last two owners ever got the codes either.
I'd replace the thing, with a Pioneer or JVC, or maybe Dual. But that's me.
I think I'll sell mine to buy drugs.
To the original poster, the double DIN size audio system in the Saab 900 is actually done by Clarion and your dealer should be able to provide the access codes needed for the set to work fully.
If the set itself is faulty, they normally do a repair on an exchange basis, but this could be costly now that the car is out of warranty, so check around to see if there are other systems that may be used to replace the factory fit item.
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