2003 Saab 9-3 repair Question Saab 9-3 Bucking and hesitatio

2003 SAAB 9-3
81,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JULIANAXW
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I have a 2003 9-3 Vector 2.0T with automatic trans.
The car has started bucking and hesitating usually when accelerating. Backing off the gas stops the bucking. Sometimes it goes into a limp home mode.
Acceleration becomes very slow off the line (I think
it starts in 3rd gear and gradually builds up speed).
I have heard about a software upload fix to the OBD??? or any other ideas?

Thanks
May 19, 2008 at 4:56 PM
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MNTHNY4
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only way to fix is to take it to your area saab service garage to check codes ,to find out if the cause is a bad gas pedal assemble ,[fly by wire type ] gas pedal of a bad throttle body ,or if your battery leaked acid on the wires & connector under it ,if so god helps your pocket,only repairs is the complete wire harness mostly located inside of vehicle & partial eng area good luck.
Jun 11, 2008 at 9:19 PM