Antitheft System - Activating
89saab01FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I
SEC. B-3 PG. 20
ISSUE: 01/89-1108
SUPERSEDES: 09/88-1075
SUBJECT: ACTIVATING THE SAAB THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
APPLICATION: 1989 9000 MODELS
FIGURE 1 - ELECTRONIC THEFT ALARM SYSTEM COMPONENTS.:
All 1989 Saab 9000 models are equipped with a electronic theft alarm system (Figure 1). During Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) use the procedures described in this bulletin to verify the alarm fuse position, reactivate the alarm system and check its operation.
During October 1988 production the position of the alarm fuse was changed. This bulletin reflects this change. Any areas where the text has been revised are highlighted by a bold black line to the left of the text.
The car is delivered to the dealer with the alarm in the "transport" mode. In the "transport" mode, the alarm system is off and will not be activated when the driver's door is locked. The system also reverts to the "transport" mode anytime the car's battery has been disconnected or the alarm fuse has been removed.
The theft alarm system is operated by a microswitch located in the driver's door lock cylinder.
The alarm system:
^ Is activated when the driver's door is locked with the key.
^ Goes into the "activated" mode 10 seconds after the dome light is extinguished.
^ Is placed in the "deactivated" mode (alarm off) when the driver's door is unlocked with the key.
^ In the "activated" mode the alarm protects the car against unauthorized entry or towing by sounding a siren, deactivating the starter, flashing the exterior lights and the headlights if they are switched on when the alarm is set off.
^ A light emitting diode (LEO) provides coded information regarding the status of the alarm system.
NOTE
The alarm system must be reactivated whenever the source of power is interrupted.
FIGURE 2 - DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK.:
If a customer were given the car in the "transport" mode he could inadvertently place the alarm system in the "diagnostic" mode (signified by the LED continuously on). The starter interlock is engaged and the car will not start when the alarm is in the "diagnostic" mode (see Service Manual Section 3:2, Electrical 1989-, for more information). To return to normal operation, turn the key in the driver's door from "neutral" to "unlock" three times (Figure 2).
The wiring diagram and troubleshooting procedures for the alarm system are contained in the 9000 Service Manual Section 3:2, Electrical 1989-. A videotape that contains a review of the
theft alarm system operational features was shipped to Saab dealerships during October 1988.
Alarm Fuse Position Verification
The alarm fuse was moved from fuse number 22 to fuse number 19 during October 1988 production. Besides protecting the alarm system, fuse 19 also protects the radio memory circuit and the electric antenna.
The following corrections should be noted in your dealership copy of the 9000 Service Manual Section 312 Electrical System 1989- (P/N 03 13 874) on pages 332 to 335. Revise any mention of "fuse 22" on these pages to "fuse 22 or fuse 19."
Use the following procedure to determine if the fuse position has been changed.
FIGURE 1 - ELECTRONIC THEFT ALARM SYSTEM COMPONENTS.:
1. Check the LED (Figure 1) while removing and then reinstalling fuse 22 in the glove box fuse panel. If the alarm is protected by fuse 22, removing that fuse should make the LEO go off and replacing it should put the alarm in the "transport" mode (one flash every 4 seconds).
2. If the alarm LED does not respond to the removal of fuse 22, remove and reinstall fuse 19 to verify that it is protecting the alarm.
3. Reenter the security code (if available) in the radio.
NOTE
If the LED does not light after removing and reinstalling both fuses, there may be an electrical malfunction in the system. See 9000 Service Manual Section 3:2, Electrical 1989-, for troubleshooting procedures.
4. Reactivate the alarm system and check for proper operation.
Alarm Activation Procedure
1. Reconnect the battery and/or install alarm fuse 22 (15 AMP) or fuse 19 (15 amp) in the glove box fuse panel if necessary. The LED will flash once every 4 seconds signifying the alarm system is in the "transport" mode.
2. Close the trunk, hood and all doors.
FIGURE 2 - DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK.:
3. Turn the key in the driver's door from "neutral" to "unlock" three times (Figure 2).
4. The LED is now off signifying the alarm is in the "deactivated" mode.
5. Check the alarm system operation.
Operational Check
1. With the alarm in the "deactivated" mode (the LED is off) put all the windows down. Insure that the trunk, hood and all doors are closed.
2. Lock the driver's door with the key to activate the alarm. Wait until the LED flashes once per second.
3. Check the motion detector by rapping 3 or 4 times on the dash top. The siren will sound and the exterior lights will flash.
WARNING
THE GEAR LEVER MUST BE IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) OR PARK (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND THE HANDBRAKE APPLIED BEFORE CHECKING THE STARTER INTERLOCK.
4. While the siren is sounding, check the starter interlock by turning the ignition to the start position. The starter should not operate.
5. Unlock the driver's door with the key to cancel the alarm ("deactivate" mode, LED off).
6. Lock the driver's door to activate the alarm. Wait until the LED
flashes once per second.
7. Lift the door button to unlock the left rear door. Open the door to check its door switch. The siren will sound and the exterior lights will flash.
WARNING
THE GEAR LEVER MUST BE IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) OR PARK (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND THE HANDBRAKE APPLIED BEFORE CHECKING THE STARTER INTERLOCK.
8. While the siren is sounding, check the starter interlock by turning the ignition to the start position. The starter should not operate.
9. Unlock the driver's door lock with the key to cancel the alarm ("deactivate" mode, LED off).
10. Check to see that the dome light Is switched on when the other three doors are opened. This will check the operation of the other door switches.
11. Lock the driver's door with the key to activate the alarm. Wait. until the LED flashes once per second.
12. Unlock the trunk with the key and open it. The siren will sound and the exterior lights will flash.
WARNING
THE GEAR LEVER MUST BE IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) OR PARK (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND THE HANDBRAKE APPLIED BEFORE CHECKING THE STARTER INTERLOCK.
13. While the siren is sounding, check the starter interlock by turning the ignition to the start position. The starter should not operate.
14. Unlock the driver's door to switch off the alarm ("deactivated" mode, LED off.)
15. Lock the driver's door with the key to activate the alarm. Wait until the LED flashes once per second.
16. Reach in the driver's window and pull the hood release. The siren will sound and the exterior lights will flash.
17. Unlock the driver's door to cancel the alarm ("deactivated" mode, LED off.) A starter interlock check is not necessary because the trunk switch and the hood switch are in the same circuit.
18. If necessary, see the Saab 9000 Service Manual Section 3:2, Electrical 1989-, for alarm system troubleshooting procedures and wiring diagrams.