SAAB ribbon cables
SAAB SID 1 SID 2 dead pixel failure repairs – ribbon cable replacement
SAAB 9-3 9-5 SID1 and SID2 units, AC units all have the common dead / fading / disappearing pixels on the LCD display that shows the time, radio, and the on board computer messages and other functions. The pixel problem lies with the ribbon cable / flat cable that connects the LCD display to the circuit board of the instrument cluster. The pictures below show the instrument cluster’s LCD display before and after the ribbon / flat cable replacement.

before pixel repairs – visible pixel failure

after pixel failure repairs – new ribbon cable applied
You will find ribbon cables / flat cables for the following models / units below:
–> SAAB 9-3 SID1 AND SID2 with dead LCD pixels
–> SAAB 9-5 SID1 AND SID2 with dead or fading CLD display
–> SAAB 9-3 AC UNIT with missing pixels
–> SAAB 9-5 A/C UNIT with LCD display failure




SAAB SID silver ribbon cable for 9-3 and 9-5 models – version 1: #254-011
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Please check before you order if you have a version 1 or version 2 ribbon cable in your car!
SAAB SID silver ribbon cable for 9-3 and 9-5 models – version 2: #254-014
Essential for fading / dead pixel restoration. Please check before you order if you have a version 1 or version 2 ribbon cable in your car!
SID removal pry tool for SID1 and SID2 #special SID pry tool
– pry tool for both SID1 & SID2 models
– torx screwdriver included
SAAB AC pixel repair – big LCD #254-022
– brand new silver ribbon cable
– repair video via email
SAAB AC unit pixel repair – small LCD #254-019
– brand new silver ribbon cable
– manual included
-foam spacers included
Audi A4 -A8 speedometer ribbon cable # 254-017







