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NG900/9-3DIC

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/* Label */ Clarified date code and revision
== Overview ==
The Ignition Discharge Module (IDM), also known as the Direct Ignition Cassette or DIC, is a common failure on both NG900 and early 9-3 models. Typical When used with the proper NGK spark plugs the typical life is 30-100k miles. Common faults include leaks from oil filled coils, a cracked relay housing, or burned out electrical components, and using incorrect spark plugs. Some 9-3 and 9-5 ignition modules have been recalled doe due to a design defect and replaced free of charge by Saab.
The module cannot be repaired, only replaced. Installing a new one takes only about 15 minutes. Saab recommends that anytime the ignition module is being replaced with a new one, new spark plugs should also be installed, and the ecu reset by disconnecting the battery, and allowed to re-adapt to the new parts.
=== Label ===
The revision and date of manufacture are printed on the IDM label. I this caseThe date code is a four digit number where the first two digits are the year and the second two digits are the week of the year. For example, 1999 "0237" was manufactured in the 37th week 20of 2002. There is also a revision code. For the T5 (red) DIC, the current revision is TK3.2E2C which is more reliable than the older TK3.2 without a letter. The date code indicates the rough age of the cassette, which allows the mileage to be estimated. Most ignition cassettes do not last over 100k miles.
=== Spark Plug Boots ===
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