Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 11:36:14 GMT From: "mita" <tkmnopsama.com> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 Info display problem
I would try the warrantyeven if the car is too old. The display problem is so common that saab replaces them anyway. (At least on some markets). Sure helps to have good relation to your dealer though. "Jim M" <nospamnopsamam.net> wrote in message news:Qq7M9.1053$X17.97187nopsamread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net... > Missing pixels on Saab Info displays are a common problem. It's usually > caused by a poor connection between a flexible and a ridgid pc-board within > the units. The fix is to increase the pressure between the boards with foam > strips, or similar. I'm not familiar with the climate control displays, but > I would think it's a similar issue. I'm assuming that you are out of > warranty, because I'm quite certain that a dealer would just replace the > displays with new ones. A single Saab Info Display, (S.I.D.) can easily run > $700.00. Add in the climate control display, and I'd be suprised if you > could get both for under $1000.00. Yeah, they may not make much on a new > car, but they sure make up for it in parts. > > Anyways, take a look at the following site if you're inclined to repair it > yourself. I own a 1995 900S that has just started to drop pixels in the SID; > just haven't bothered to try the fix yet. > Jim Moore > http://www.users.waitrose.com/~randmwilliams/ > > <peer_aunopsamail.com> wrote in message > news:3e00f1a7$0$176$5a62ac22nopsamnews.iinet.net.au... > > HI > > hope someone here can help me > > My saab1999 info display has missing pixels. > > its getting worse appears as if vertical lines are missing and > consequently > > sometimes its hard to read temperature or milage or radio stations , > > > > similar prob with climate control display .. parts of temperature are > > missing. > > > > sometimes parts come good.. > > Is the display unit faulty or is it to do with conections > > has anyone experienced this and found a fix > > help would be greatlyappreciated as im reluctanttotake it to my dealer who > > charges like a wounded bull.. > > forexample . Genuine saab sump plug $20.00 > > aftermarket sump plug in auto shop $2.50 > > > > thanks > > > > Peer > > sydney Australia > > peer_aunopsamail.com > > > > > > > > > > >
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