Electrical System:
Saab 900 89-90

Contents:
Introduction .................................................... 4
Safety instructions ........................................ 4
Wiring diagrams ........................................... 4
Cable codes ................................................ 5
Abbreviations .............................................. 5
Using the wiring diagram ............................. 6
Using the wiring diagram ............................. 7
Using a universal instrument
for fault-tracing .......................................   8-9
Connectors ........................................... 10-11

Power supply
Positive supply ............................................ 12
Electrical distribution box ............................. 12
Relays ........................................................... 13
Fuses ............................................................. 14
Extra electrical distribution box
(Convertible) .................................................15
Ignition switch and positive supplies .......... 16-17
Distribution terminal +30 ............................... 18
Distribution terminal +X ................................. 20
Distribution terminal +15 ............................... 22
Distribution terminal +54 ............................... 24
Earth connections ........................................... 27
Earthing point 3, fascia .................................. 28
Earthing point 7, radiator cross-member ..... 30
Earthing point 9, luggage compartment ...... 32
Earthing point 65, back seat and earthing
point 300, brake unit (1990 model) ............... 34
Earthing point 93, amplifier and earthing
point 300, brake unit (1989 model) ............... 36
Earthing point 117, between the ignition
switch and the handbrake lever .................... 38
Negative distribution terminal 158,
in the electrical distribution box ..................... 40
Earthing point 201, engine ............................ 42

Engine electronics
Starting system ............................................................................44
Fuel system, carburettor engine .................................................48
Cl fuel system: 18 1990 model, 1989 model -
ME, FE Cl: T8 1989 model - Fl, EU, GB ................................. 52
Cl fuel system: 18 Lambda - SE, EU.
1990 model - Fl, GB .................................................................. 56
Cl fuel system: 1989 model T8 Lambda - EU ....................... 58
LH 2.2 fuel system: 116 - Fl, EU, GB, ME, FE ...................... 64
LH 2.2 fuel system: 1989 model T16 -
Fl, EU, GB, ME, FE ................................................................... 66
LH 2.4 fuel system: T16 Lambda - US, CA, AU
1989 model - SE, EU, JP. 1:16 Lambda - US, CA,
AU, JP, SE, EU ......................................................................... 72
CU14 fuel system ..................................................................... 78
Ignition system (with tachometer) C8, 18,
18 Lambda, T16, T16 Lambda 1989 model of
T8, T8 Lambda .......................................................................... 84
EZK ignition system (with tachometer),
1989 model ................................................................................ 88
EZK ignition system (with tachometer),
1990 model ................................................................................ 90
Battery-charging system ........................................................... 94
APC system .............................................................................. 98

Lighting systems
Headlamps .................................................................................102
Dim dipped beam - GB 1989 model .....................................106
Daylight driving lights - CA ........................................................110
Extra fog lamps ..........................................................................114
Parking lights ................................................................................118
Brake lights, 1989 model ...........................................................122
Brake lights, 1990 model............................................................124
Reversing lights ...........................................................................128
Rear fog I ights, 1989 model .....................................................132
Rear fog I ights, 1990 model .....................................................134
Direction indicators, hazard warning lights -
SE, Fl, EU, GB, ME, FE, AU .....................................................138
Direction indicators, hazard warning lights -
US, CA and 1989 JP .................................................................142
Lighting for controls - SE, Fl, EU, GB, ME, FE, AU
and 1990 JP ...................................................146
Lighting for controls - US, CA and 1989 for JP . .....................150
Interior lighting ..............................................................................154
Interior lighting - Convertible ......................................................158
compartment illumination ............................................................162
Luggage compartment illumination ............................................164

Windscreen and headiamp wipers
Windscreen wipers .................................................168
Headlamp wipers ...................................................172

Instruments and warning systems
Horn ...................................................................................176
Seat-belt warning lamp ...................................................180
Seat-belt and ignition key warning .................................184
Combined instrument .....................................................188
Coolant temperature warning buzzer ............................198
Cigarette lighter ................................................................200

Heating and ventilation systems
Cooling system fan, 1989 models ................................202
Cooling system fan, 1990 models ................................204
Ventilation fan ...................................................................208
Air Conditioner (AC) with time-delay relay ...................212
Air Conditioner (AC) (CU14) .........................................214
Electrically heated front seats ..........................................218
Electrically heated front seats with rheostat
control for the driver's seat ...............................................222
Electric heating for the rear window .................................226
Electric heating for the rear window, Convertible ..........230

Other systems
Electric window regulators ...............................................234
Electric window regulators, Convertible ........................238
Electrically operated rear-view mirrors ...........................242
Electrically operated sunroof ...........................................246
Electrically operated Convertible top ............................250
Central locking ..................................................................254
Central locking -Convertible ...........................................258
Cruise Control system ....................................................262
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................268
Power supply, hydraulic pressure and
monitoring functions .........................................................272
Passive seat belts, 1989 model ...................................278
Airbag ...............................................................................284
Accessories
Headlamp beam adjustment .........................................288
Radio installation ..............................................................292
Radio installation - US, CA ............................................294
Burglar alarm - US, CA and 1989 for JP ......................298
Burglar alarm, 1989 model Convertible .......................302
Burglar alarm, 1990 model Convertible .......................304
List of components
Component in numerical order ......................................308