New instrument cluster pixel repair ribbon cable for saab 9395 sid2 gray. This video is another video showing the process of repairing the saab information display called the sid using a replacement ribbon cable from. Saab sid2 pixel repair kit is saab pixel repair tool. Ribbon cable for pixel repair compatible with saab 93 sid2. Saab sid 2 ribbon cable replacement for saab 93 and 95. Instrument cluster lcd screen pixel missing incomplete repair ribbon cable. Our ribbons are much stronger and more flexible than the conventional ones you will see listed online. Buy ribbon cable for pixel repair compatible with saab 93 sid2 information display. Before you order this part please disassemble your sid unit and compare your original cable with the one shown on the picture.
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This saab sid 2 unit showed early signs of failing. Lcd display pixel ribbon cable tiron welding tool for. The sid 2 also has the black panel feature which the sid 1 does not have, and the cars factory stereo displays radio and cd information through the sids lcd. Saab sid pixel fix in just 2 minutes december 14, 2014 december 14, 2014 saab 93 and 95 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 your saab sid1 or sid2 unit gets silent pretty easy fix is just to replace broken speakerbuzzer. Saab sid1, sid2 pixel repair service for dead pixels, we offer replacement of the lcd display ribbon cable with new items. If you have the following failures on your lcd, you probably facing. Saab sid ac unit lcd pixel failure unit repairs diy. Saab sid lcd pixel fix repair kit with silver ribbon cable lcd assembly duration.
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Saab 93 95 sid lcd display pixel repair instructions youtube. The replacement ribbon can correct display problems where the lcd is unreadable because it is too dim or dark as well as appearing to be missing pixels. Sid removal pry tool for both sid1 and sid2 models. There are also helpful instructional videos on how to fix your display using the pixelfix kit. Its caused by a faulty connecting ribbon from the unit to the lcd. Read codes, code status, freeze frame data and clear codes. The ribbon is compatible for saab 93 vehicles and requires a 30 watt soldering iron with ttip head and rubber cable. It is important that the tool is thin and does not have any sharp edges or corners that can. Cluster repairs uk now offer a full rebuild of your sid 123 or acc unit at a fraction of the main dealer replacement costs. Solder iron should keep dry, forbidden in damp or used after the rain.
Before ordering please double check, that you have same type of the ribbon cable. Used for instrument lcd screen ribbon cable shows incomplete, lcd window, liquid crystal display flashing, permanent fracture replacement, screen fuzzy lack of maintenance. Saab information displays from 19942003 commonly suffer from an electrical system failure that results in some or all of the onscreen liquid crystal display lcd pixel lines becoming invisible, rendering the sid difficult to read or, in some cases, entirely unusable. Saab sid 2 ribbon cable replacement for saab 93 and 95 models fixing saab sid 2 missing pixel problem. Saab 93 95 sid ac lcd pixel failure repair kits, ribbon cable light bulb, background light lamps are available for diy. Saab sid2 pixel repair ribbon cable if you are wanting to repair the pixel loss on your own saab 93 or 95 sid2 look no further.
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