No lights on ACC?

[jianelli]

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

[sgould]

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.

[sgould]

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

[jianelli]

Thanks! I ordered the lights. Looks like a fairly easy fix....
Cheers, john

[idlerider]

Are they really unique to this application? They look like standard T5 capless pushed into twist-lock holders to me.

[sgould]

The wires on the bulbs are tack welded in place.

[idlerider]

Ahh - 'nuff said. 

[jianelli]

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?

[sgould]

Crack in the circuit board?  You need a small (T8?) Torx driver to get in and look.