9-3
Soft top stops during closing or opening
Cars affected
9-3 CV M98-01 up to and md. chassis number 17004113
Background
The soft top may stop halfway during closing or opening and the SID unit shows the following message: CHECK SOFT TOP. The following diagnostic trouble codes are generated: B2015 and B2016. The cause may be that the hydraulic cylinder's rod does not have sufficient contact with ground. To obtain solid contact, an extra ground cable can be installed between the 5th bow's mounting and the cylinder.
In case of customer complaints, proceed as follows.
Symptom description
The soft top stops halfway during closing or opening.
Parts required
53 60 581 Ground cable kit (1 pc./car) contains:
Procedure
This service information requires that the following diagnostic trouble codes have been generated: B2015 and B2016.
Time/Warranty information
In case of customer complaints for a vehicle under warranty, submit a claim using the following information:
Failed Object: 81162
Fault/Reason code: 71
Location code: 09 (US=9)
Warranty Type (US): 01
Repair/Action code: 10
Labor Operation (US): 12817
Add straight time 0.2hr.
(CA: B5450)
Good Luck!
ASE Master Certified
25 Years Automotive Experioence GM/ASE Master Tech
I don't get the warning "ping" since I don't force it, once it starts misbehaving!
Is this repair something that can be done by a general auto mechanic, or must I take it to the Saab dealer, which is presumably more expensive. I see you're with GM. So could I take it to my local GM/Goodwrench place? (If you're in Tampa, I'll bring it to you.)