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SAAB SID 1 SID 2 dead pixel failure repairs - ribbon cable replacement
SAAB 9-3 9-5 SID1 and SID2 units, AC units all have the common dead / fading / disappearing pixels on the LCD display that shows the time, radio, and the on board computer messages and other functions. The pixel problem lies with the ribbon cable / flat cable that connects the LCD display to the circuit board of the instrument cluster. The pictures below show the instrument cluster's LCD display before and after the ribbon / flat cable replacement.
before pixel repairs - visible pixel failure
after pixel failure repairs - new ribbon cable applied
You will find ribbon cables / flat cables for the following models / units below:
--> SAAB 9-3 SID1 AND SID2 with dead LCD pixels
--> SAAB 9-5 SID1 AND SID2 with dead or fading CLD display
--> SAAB 9-3 AC UNIT with missing pixels
--> SAAB 9-5 A/C UNIT with LCD display failure
SAAB 9-5 SID unit
saab 9-3 SID unit
saab 9-3 AC display
SAAB 9-5 AC display
Afterword:
Dead LCD pixels, fading LCD pixel on the SAAB SID and AC unit are quite bad looking parts of a good car’s interior, so it is understandable that you may want to get it fixed. Replacement of the complete unit is quite expensive, that is why we try to encourage people to get it fixed by a professional on half price, or do the ribbon cable replacement at home on tenth price. As we sell quality flexible ribbon cables, bulbs / lamps or DIY repairs and for professionals. This very common pixel failure is known on SAAB 900, 9-3, and 9-5 vehicles, typically on SID1 SiD2 and AC units. We have 3 important remarks to all those who already ordered the spare parts for their cars: --> 1. Read the complete instructions before starting the ribbon cable replacement.--> 2. Technical support is always available - on the phone, or via E-mail – please feel free to ask at any time!--> 3. Always feel free to live with the opportunity mentioned on the last page of the instructions booklet!
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