Saab 9-3 Condenser Fan Relay Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(225)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(225)

Condenser Fan Relay Replacement Service

How much does a Condenser Fan Relay Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Saab 9-3 Condenser Fan Relay Replacement is $106 with $11 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1999 Saab 9-3L4-2.3L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$136.35Shop/Dealer Price$151.69 - $175.21
2008 Saab 9-3L4-2.0L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$116.35Shop/Dealer Price$131.71 - $155.24
2005 Saab 9-3L4-2.0L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$116.35Shop/Dealer Price$131.71 - $155.24
2001 Saab 9-3L4-2.0L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$116.35Shop/Dealer Price$131.69 - $155.20
2002 Saab 9-3L4-2.3L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$116.35Shop/Dealer Price$131.72 - $155.27
2006 Saab 9-3V6-2.8L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$116.35Shop/Dealer Price$131.71 - $155.24
2006 Saab 9-3L4-2.0L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$121.35Shop/Dealer Price$136.57 - $160.00
2004 Saab 9-3L4-2.0L TurboService typeCondenser Fan Relay ReplacementEstimate$121.35Shop/Dealer Price$136.94 - $160.66
Show example Saab 9-3 Condenser Fan Relay Replacement prices

What is the Condenser Fan Relay all about?

The condenser fan relay connects to the condenser fan and allows it to turn on when the air conditioner in the vehicle is turned on. It enables the cooling fan to pull air through the radiator and the condenser to cool out the vehicle. The relay is part of the cooling fan circuit. Other components include a temperature sensor, control module, and the fan motor.

The relay is the most likely component to fail in the circuit and must be replaced. The relay coil will generally read between 40 and 80 ohms on a test meter. If it reads higher, the relay may be working but is failing and should be replaced right away. If the reading is low, it means the relay has already failed. If you attempt to run the AC when the relay doesn’t work properly, you may cause it to overheat or even result in the engine overheating.

Keep in mind:

  • Some vehicles have two fans – one runs the radiator and the other operates the condenser.
  • Both fans should come on when the AC is activated.
  • When the relay is failing, it may work some of the time but not all of the time – don’t continue to use it without having it checked out first.
  • If you gently shake the relay and hear something rattling, it indicates that the armature has broken.

How it's done:

  • The condenser fan relay is verified that it needs to be replaced. The relay is located within the main fuse box.
  • The defective condenser fan relay is removed from the fuse box and connector checked to be functional.
  • The new condenser fan relay is installed into the connection and the fuse box is closed.
  • The A/C is turned on and the condenser fan relay is tested for operation.
  • The vehicle is tested to ensure proper operation of the condenser fan relay and fans.

Our recommendation:

If the air doesn’t circulate when the air conditioning is turned on, it may indicate a failed condenser fan relay. Turn off the air conditioning system until it can be inspected by one of our expert mechanics. Attempting to use the air conditioning with a bad fan relay can cause the engine to overheat and lead to other problems.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Condenser Fan Relay?

  • Air conditioner fails to work properly
  • Air conditioner may work one time and not the next
  • Engine is overheating

How important is this service?

It is extremely important to have the condenser fan relay replaced if you plan on using the air conditioner. Serious damage to the engine can result if you attempt to run the AC with a faulty or failed condenser fan relay. If it occurs at the end of hot weather season and you do not plan on operating the AC, you may wait to replace it at your earliest convenience.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Saab mechanics

Real customer reviews from Saab owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(225)

Rating Summary
210
4
3
2
6
210
4
3
2
6

Trevor

22 years of experience
185 reviews
Trevor
22 years of experience
Saab 9-3 L4-2.0L Turbo - Fog/Driving Light Bulb Replacement (Driver Side) - Carlsbad, California
Great service... on time... able to deal with my exotic SAAB CABRIO! Good communications.

Edmar

22 years of experience
246 reviews
Edmar
22 years of experience
Saab 9-3 L4-2.0L Turbo - Car is not starting - Carrollton, Texas
I arrive on time and did fast and good job...

Oscar

24 years of experience
72 reviews
Oscar
24 years of experience
Saab 9-3 L4-2.0L Turbo - Brake safety - Greenbelt, Maryland
Oscar was professional, personable, and very knowledgeable. He was an excellent choice to inspect my Saab. And I appreciated that he took the time to teach me a few things about my car throughout his inspection. I would most definitely book him again for future services.

Kenneth

23 years of experience
7 reviews
Kenneth
23 years of experience
Saab 9-3 L4-2.0L Turbo - Heater Blower Motor - Newnan, Georgia
Great experience and very knowledgeable

Excellent Rating

(225)

Rating Summary
210
4
3
2
6
210
4
3
2
6
Number of Saab 9-3 services completed
2475+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Saab MECHANICS
200+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Find a GPS Tracker in Your Car in 5 Steps
Using the right tools and methods, check the exterior and interior to find a GPS tracking device in your car
How to Test Your Clutch
While manual transmissions (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-manual-transmission-works) are no longer as popular with automotive manufacturers as they once were, there are still many vehicles on the...
What is the Automatic Transmission Mount all about?
How to repair an automatic transmission mount

differential noise

The most common noise that matches that description would be a worn wheel bearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement). Your car is front wheel drive. The differential is built into the transmission at the front. Wheel bearing noise can resonate through metal parts to...

brakes and they told her no pin on sway bar

Sway bars are responsible for keeping the vehicle level during cornering. If the vehicle did not have a sway bar, it would rock to whichever side is opposite of the direction you are turning. The sway bar provides stability for...

Too Much ATF?

Hello. The shop you took the car too is absolutely correct. Your transmission is like your brain, if anything goes into it that may be foreign will fail. Your engine is like your body. You can add things to it...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com