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SAAB SID unit LCD pixel failure unit repairs DIY - new ribbon cable.

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, 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.
- MID, DIS and 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. 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 below show the SID LCD display before and after the ribbon cable replacement:

SID pixel failure repairs - 9-5 fading pixels

SAAB instrument cluster repair spare parts 9-3 missing pixels

Spare parts for DIY pixel repair are avaiable now:

SID 1 Ribbon cable for SAAB 9-3 and 9-5 models:

Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 1 models.

27.00 €

Set of LCD background light bulbs (5pcs):

NOTE: there are 5 bulbs included in this price. Only the bulbs are supplied.

13.00 €

SID 2 Ribbon cable for SAAB 9-3 and 9-5 models:

Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Fits all SID 2 models.

27.00 €