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Workshop for classic Saab models => Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) => Topic started by: jianelli on 06 January 2014, 08:26:38 PM

Title: No lights on ACC?
Post by: jianelli on 06 January 2014, 08:26:38 PM
The display for the ACC panel went from fully lit to partially lit to no lights over the last few weeks... It's a 00 9-5 LPT 2.3 black if that matters... 200k! The ACC still seems to work, I just can't tell what it's doing ( I hear the fan going and can lower the fan speed, by sound). The blower door motor is out.
Should I look for a replacement or can I find the burned out light and replace it?
Thanks for any help,
Cheers,  John
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: sgould on 06 January 2014, 08:42:19 PM
There are three bulbs in there, from memory.  They can be replaced, but they are not cheap as Saab spares.  The bulbs have a plastic base and fit with a quarter turn.
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: sgould on 06 January 2014, 08:44:47 PM
These are from the guy that repairs Saab displays.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-BULBS-FOR-SAAB-9-3-93-9-5-95-SID-DISPLAY-UNITS-/110996657323
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: jianelli on 07 January 2014, 12:55:47 AM
Thanks! I ordered the lights. Looks like a fairly easy fix....
Cheers, john
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: idlerider on 07 January 2014, 12:02:37 PM
Are they really unique to this application? They look like standard T5 capless pushed into twist-lock holders to me.
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: sgould on 07 January 2014, 02:24:05 PM
The wires on the bulbs are tack welded in place.
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: idlerider on 07 January 2014, 06:08:41 PM
Ahh - 'nuff said.  ::)
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: jianelli on 15 January 2014, 02:11:02 PM
So I finally got the bulbs and they went in ok but, I still don't have the 3rd column ( Econ etc..) lighting up, the others do light up now... Any ideas?
Title: Re: No lights on ACC?
Post by: sgould on 15 January 2014, 03:07:43 PM
Crack in the circuit board?  You need a small (T8?) Torx driver to get in and look.