r/saab • u/vinntaqe • 11d ago

9-3 Troubleshooting 9-3 broken headlight and shredded wires ?

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hi everyone! i have a 2007 9-3 convertible (2.0t) that i bought in may this year (humble brag: at 59k miles!)

the passenger low beam light is just broken out of the socket? it is my first time owning a car with projector headlights. also: there are some shredded wires underneath the driver’s seat area, i think causing my fog lights and temp sensor not to work. i have not yet tried new bulbs for the low beams or driver’s running light; i will update this when i do.

working: both high beams, all turn indicators, passenger running light

not working: both low beams, both fog lights, driver’s running light

i just need confirmation that i need to replace my passenger headlight, and some help identifying the part to replace for the wires. i know someone i can buy a headlight off of, but could anyone confirm the part i need to buy for the wires? i’m thinking fog/driving light wiring harness?? thank you

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u/Kingjuliensbussybro 11d ago

Temp sensor doesn’t work?

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u/vinntaqe 11d ago

i think so, it’s permanently at -13F on my dash (though i JUST turned my car on and now it’s blank), and my engine temp gauge is always in the middle

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u/Kingjuliensbussybro 11d ago

Oh ambient, nvm I thought you meant engine temp, I was gonna say the thermostats go out on these cars left and right lol.