All SAAB 9-3 and 9-5 models 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. This is how a faulty and a good unit looks like:
If you have the following failures on your LCD, you are probably facing the same issue:
- single pixels or complete lines of pixels have disappeared
- climate 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, 9-5 SID and Saab 900 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.
Saab products
# 254-011
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
19.00 €
Quantity Discount available
Quantity Discount available
Saab products
# 259-001
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
18.00 €
Saab products
# 254-014
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 2 models.
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 2 models.
19.00 €
Quantity Discount available
Quantity Discount available
# 223-016 SILVER
***Display with SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
***fits both SID 1 and SID2 models***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
***Display with SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
***fits both SID 1 and SID2 models***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
33.00 €
Saab products
*** SID REMOVAL PRY TOOL for both SID1 and SID2 models***
*** torx screwdriver inlcuded ***
*** Fits to item #254-011, #254-014, #223-016, #254-010, #254-019***
*** torx screwdriver inlcuded ***
*** Fits to item #254-011, #254-014, #223-016, #254-010, #254-019***
6.00 €
Saab products
#216-001
***new speaker***
***fits both SID1 & SID2***
***new speaker***
***fits both SID1 & SID2***
15.00 €
Saab products
SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID repair service
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
69.00 €
Repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID unit
If you'd like to send your unit to us for a repair, please choose our repair service option above!
IMPORTANT! We accept SAAB SID for pixel repair as per the below terms:
EU: You can send your unit via post or courier service - both are fine.
Outside EU: We only accept SID units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
USA: We only accept SID units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
Please make a note on the package: faulty SID unit sent for repair, will be returned after repair.
Once placed / paid your order, please send the unit to the following address:
Pixelfix LTD.
19 Feheregyhazi ut
Budapest Hungary
1037
tel: +36705341440
We do the repairs within 3 business days. Please send us your phone number and shipping address with the package.
Professional solution - SILVER ribbon cables for SID display repair:
***real SILVER ribbon cable***
***SID REMOVAL PRY TOOL AND SCREWDRIVER INCLUDED***
***NO SOLDERING INVOLVED***
***full fitting instructions included***
***self adhesive silicone spacers included***
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.
Professional solution - SILVER ribbon cables for SID display repair:
***real SILVER ribbon cable***
***SID REMOVAL PRY TOOL AND SCREWDRIVER INCLUDED***
***NO SOLDERING INVOLVED***
***full fitting instructions included***
***self adhesive silicone spacers included***
Saab products
# 254-011
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
19.00 €
Quantity Discount available
Quantity Discount available
Saab products
# 259-001
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
18.00 €
Saab products
# 254-014
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 2 models.
***SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 2 models.
19.00 €
Quantity Discount available
Quantity Discount available
# 223-016 SILVER
***Display with SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
***fits both SID 1 and SID2 models***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
***Display with SILVER CABLE***
***REPAIR VIDEO INCLUDED***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
***fits both SID 1 and SID2 models***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.
33.00 €
Saab products
*** SID REMOVAL PRY TOOL for both SID1 and SID2 models***
*** torx screwdriver inlcuded ***
*** Fits to item #254-011, #254-014, #223-016, #254-010, #254-019***
*** torx screwdriver inlcuded ***
*** Fits to item #254-011, #254-014, #223-016, #254-010, #254-019***
6.00 €
Saab products
#216-001
***new speaker***
***fits both SID1 & SID2***
***new speaker***
***fits both SID1 & SID2***
15.00 €
Saab products
SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID repair service
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
69.00 €
Repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 SID unit
If you'd like to send your unit to us for a repair, please choose our repair service option above!
IMPORTANT! We accept SAAB SID for pixel repair as per the below terms:
EU: You can send your unit via post or courier service - both are fine.
Outside EU: We only accept SID units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
USA: We only accept SID units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
Please make a note on the package: faulty SID unit sent for repair, will be returned after repair.
Once placed / paid your order, please send the unit to the following address:
Pixelfix LTD.
19 Feheregyhazi ut
Budapest Hungary
1037
tel: +36705341440
We do the repairs within 3 business days. Please send us your phone number and shipping address with the package.
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 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.
Saab products
# 259-001
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
18.00 €
Saab products
# 254-019
*** SILVER CABLE ***
*** MANUAL INCLUDED ***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
This a ribbon cable for SAAB 9-3 / 9-5 air conditioning unit dead pixel repairs
*** SILVER CABLE ***
*** MANUAL INCLUDED ***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
This a ribbon cable for SAAB 9-3 / 9-5 air conditioning unit dead pixel repairs
19.00 €
Saab products
SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC repair service
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
69.00 €
Repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC unit
If you'd like to send your unit to us for a repair, please choose our repair service option above!
IMPORTANT! We accept SAAB AC units for pixel repair as per the below terms:
EU: You can send your unit via post or courier service - both are fine.
Outside EU: We only accept AC units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
USA: We only accept AC units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
Please make a note on the package: faulty AC unit sent for repair, will be returned after repair.
Once placed / paid your order, please send the unit to the following address:
Pixelfix LTD.
19 Feheregyhazi ut
Budapest Hungary
1037
tel: +36705341440
We do the repairs within 3 business days. Please send us your phone number and shipping address with the package.
Spare parts for DIY pixel repairs are available 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.
Saab products
# 259-001
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.
18.00 €
Saab products
# 254-022
*** SILVER CABLE ***
*** MANUAL INCLUDED ***
*** no soldering, no "T tip" needed ***
This a ribbon cable for SAAB 9-3 / 9-5 air conditioning unit dead pixel repairs
*** SILVER CABLE ***
*** MANUAL INCLUDED ***
*** no soldering, no "T tip" needed ***
This a ribbon cable for SAAB 9-3 / 9-5 air conditioning unit dead pixel repairs
19.00 €
Saab products
# 223-018
*** Display with cable ***
*** video manual via e-mail ***
*** no soldering involved ***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all 9-3 AC units.
*** Display with cable ***
*** video manual via e-mail ***
*** no soldering involved ***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all 9-3 AC units.
29.00 €
Saab products
SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC repair service
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
*** repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC ***
Return delivery by Fedex included!
69.00 €
Saab products
*** SID REMOVAL PRY TOOL for SAAB AC units ***
***3 SCREW DRIVERS INCLUDED***
*** Fits to item #254-022 and #223-018 ***
***3 SCREW DRIVERS INCLUDED***
*** Fits to item #254-022 and #223-018 ***
9.00 €
Repair service for SAAB 9-3/9-5 AC unit
If you'd like to send your unit to us for a repair, please choose our repair service option above!
IMPORTANT! We accept SAAB AC units for pixel repair as per the below terms:
EU: You can send your unit via post or courier service - both are fine.
Outside EU: We only accept AC units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
USA: We only accept AC units sent with courier service (FEDEX, DHL, TNT, DPD, etc.)! If you choose this option you need to pay 40 EUR more when we send your package back. Please declare the value of the package to 20 Euro!
Please make a note on the package: faulty AC unit sent for repair, will be returned after repair.
Once placed / paid your order, please send the unit to the following address:
Pixelfix LTD.
19 Feheregyhazi ut
Budapest Hungary
1037
tel: +36705341440
We do the repairs within 3 business days. Please send us your phone number and shipping address with the package.
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SAAB 900 SID units.
Saab products
# 254-010
***SILVER CABLE***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SAAB 900 SID units
***SILVER CABLE***
***no soldering, no "T tip" needed***
***comes with silicone spacer***
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SAAB 900 SID units
19.00 €
Questions-answers:
Is it really a pixel failure or just a dead bulb behind the display?
It is easy to distinguish:
- If the bulbs are out behind the display, then all the rows and colunms do work on the SAAB SID display, but the background light of the SID display is uneven, or some cases the display is completely dark. This case no need to repair the pixels, you do not need a silver ribbon cable, nor a new SID display. This case you just need to buy the lightbulbs that provide light behind the SAAB SID display.
- If the SAAB SID display has really pixel problems, then typically lines or colunms of the display are missing. Several cases the characters are broken, numbers and letters shown on the SAAB SID LCD display are unreadable - the backlight is even. In case of a real pixel problem, when one or more pixels are missing from the SAAB LCD display, you need to buy a silver ribbon cable, a carbon ribbon cable, or some cases a complete SAAB LCD display. It really depends on that if it is a BMW, a Mercedes and Audi, VW, Saab or other make, and of course if it a MID display, a speedometer, a board computer or other LCD dipslay. Most cases, when you have a pixel failure, and you decide to repair it, it's really worth to buy a set of bulbs too, as bulbs tend to go out during repair - this is due to the massive mechanical shocks experienced during the pixel repair procedure.
Can I do the pixel repair of my SAAB SID display at home? How about tools?
Well, most of the SAAB SID LCD display pixel repair kits we sell are designed to be simple and easy to use. The word easy should now be the subject of further discussion. An average SAAB SID pixel repair is far more difficult then replacing a lightbulb. You definitely have to have good mechnical skills, and some household tools, too, such as nippers, screewdrivers, household tape, and other goodies to fix things around the house.
If you have to ask one of these questions, then you definitly should NOT do a SAAB SID LCD display pixel repair at home (we were asked these questions before, this is not a joke):
- Which way should I turn the screwdriver to undo the screw?
- What is a display?
- How do I find the LCD thing in my SAAB?
- How do I glue the LCD into the dashboard?
- Is it as easy as replacing a lightbulb?
Is it coming from China, or is it a high quality product coming from a proper factory?
Well, Pixelfix is an internationally registered trademark. Pixelfix only sells the highest quality SAAB SID cables, that are capable of lifetime operation. We sell most of our repairs with lifetime warranty, and you will find the exact same SAAB SID displays, cables, and other spare parts that we use for professional repairs. Them SAAB SID cables we use for LCD display pixel repair are real silver, which is a very expensive base material, that is why the price is much higher compared to carbon SID cables.
I ordered a SAAB SID LCD display pixel repair kit today, when will I receive it?
You may keep an eye on your package, if you ordered the SAAB SID cables with postal delivery on you may check the status on your local post office's website, or if you ordered next day deliver then you need to see TNT / FedEx or DHL tracking site for status.
Invoice:
All SAAB SID displays, SAAB SID cables, speedometer spare parts bought in the webshop will come with an invoice. All invoices are issued electronically, so you will receive an e-mail with the printable invoice in it. This invoce can be printed and filed to the accounts.
I started the repair, but I do not seem to deal with it:
No worries, we do provide technical support, and help repairing your SAAB SID display. However there is an advice you ought to consider before starting the work. If you have not done this before, this is mandatory. PLEASE read the manual, and if available watch the video BEFORE starting the work on your SAAB SID display. This will definitely save a lot of time and will help to do a hassle free work.
I replaced the silver ribbon cable of the SID unit, but still there is nothing on the Saab LCD's screen:
No worries, this symptom can be due to a bagatel problem which is easy to fix. If there are no pixels on the SAAB SID display at all, that MUST be due to one of the followings:
- the contacts of the SAAB SID display or the SID panel are not perfectly clean - this case there is no contact between the SAAB SID display and the panel
- either the SAAB SID display or the silver ribbon cable was mounted in the wrong direction, so the contacts are on the wrong side
- the alignment of the silver ribbon cable is no good, so the pads of the silver ribbon cable do not match the pads of the SAAB SID LCD display or the SID panel.
I started the repair, but it seems to be beyond my technical skills:
Let's talk about the worst case scenario, you started the repair, but you do not seem to deal with the repair of the SAAB SID display. This case we have a backup solution. We always stand behind our customers, so you may send the SAAB SID LCD display unit to us for repair, and no matter what the condition of the unit is, we can help. More precisely, up to this point we always succeeded, meaning none of our customers managed to do such a damage in the unit that we could not fix. The repair does not cost a fortune, in a lucky case it is 20-30 Euro plus return delivery cost only.