Instrument cluster pixel repair DIY, Mercedes Saab Opel Rover & Audi.

SAAB 9-3 9-5 SID LCD pixel failure repairs

*** spare parts for professionals and for DIY'ers ***

SAAB 9-3 and 9-5 models all have the very common LCD display failure on the SID and the AC unit, which ends up in missing or fading pixels on the screen. If you have the following failures on your LCD, you probably facing the same issue:

- Single pixels or complete lines of pixels have disappeared.
- Climete contrul unit, SID1 or SID2 displays are difficult or impossible to read.
- Some cases the display returns to complete working order once cluster hits high or low temperatures.

The pixel problem lies with the ribbon cable that connects the LCD display to the circuit board of the SID and the AC unit. Dead and fading LCD pixels can be restored DIY simply replacing the faulty ribbon cable. LCD pixel failure repair kits, ribbon cable light bulb, background light lamps are now available for DIY repairs. The pictures above show the SID LCD display before and after the ribbon cable replacement.

Spare parts for DIY pixel repairs are available now for SAAB 9-5, both SID1 and SID2 units:

It is very typical at older Saab 9-3 and 9-5 SID units, that the LCD display has missing, fading, or completely dead pixels on the LCD display. This LCD pixel failure is due to the ribbon cable, which can be done DIY. No soldering involved, no special tools needed, only some ordinary tools that can be found at home in every household.

Not sure if you have a SID1 or SID 2 unit? Well, the answer is easy: there is a label on the top of the unit saying SID1 or SID2 with big black letters. It is easy to remove the SID unit from the dashboard, as no screws hold it at all - you may simply pull it out from the dashboard. You may also compare the ribbon cables with the one you have in your unit.

Spare parts for DIY pixel repairs are available now for SAAB 9-5, both SID1 and SID2 units:

It is very typical at older Saab 9-3 and 9-5 SID units, that the LCD display has missing, fading, or completely dead pixels on the LCD display. This LCD pixel failure is due to the ribbon cable, which can be replaced DIY. No soldering involved, no special tools needed, only some ordinary tools that can be found at home in every household.

Not sure if you have a SID1 or SID 2 unit? Well, the answer is easy: There is a label on the top of the unit saying SID1 or SID2 with big black letters. It is easy to remove the SID unit from the dashboard, as no screws hold it at all - you may simply pull it out from the dashboard. You may also compare the ribbon cables with the one you have in your unit.

Spare parts for DIY pixel repairs are avaiable now for the Air conditioning unit (both 9-3 and 9-5 models) with the small flat LCD:

Missing characters, symbols, lines on the LCD display are well known at this unit. The LCD pixel failure is due to the ribbon cable, which can be replaced DIY. No soldering involved, no special tools needed, only some ordinary tools that can be found at home in every household.

Spare parts for DIY pixel repairs are avaiable now for the Air conditioning unit (both 9-3 and 9-5 models) with the big LCD:

Missing characters, symbols, lines on the LCD display are well known at this AC / Air conditioning unit version too. The LCD pixel failure is due to the ribbon cable, which can be replaced DIY. No soldering involved, no special tools needed, only some ordinary tools that can be found at home in every household.