Climate control panel removal

[mac_xpert]

Hi All.

Before i get fiddling about.. Can anyone tell me how to remove the climate control panel from my 1994 Aero?

I need to replace a bulb.

Many thanks!

[markcanderson]

Pull your radio out.. then reach into the hole.. and push from behind.. out it pops.. then unplug the multi-plug.. sorted..

Then all you need to do is unscrew the casing.. and replace the lamps..

Very easy job.

[sgould]

If you find that the bulbs are OK (there are 3) you may have the "missing pixel" problem.

Written instructions on how to get inside the ACC unit and try a fix are here . Sorry, there are no pictures (yet).

The first bit of the instructions will get you to the bulbs anyway.

[HAGGAG01]

Maybe, its just my car but below the acc panel is the ciggy lighter and ashtray and then the stereo ? probable makes it even easier to get to the panel the ashtray comes out with a clip.

Haggag01

[deevee]

Sorry to be a little 'picky' here, but there are 4 bulbs and holders inside the ACC control unit. I should know, because I've got one open in my hand now!
Small and insignificant point I know. I'll slap my own wrists and get my anorak on!!!

[billj]

Sgould's post refers to the 9-5 ACC. The 9000 ACC is quite different. In the ACC2 units in my '95 and '96s, there are three bulbs, accessed by removing the six cross-head screws securing the front panel and unclipping the panel. Older units may have a different number of bulbs.



The bulb holders can be removed by turning anticlockwise. You can simply throw away the entire bulb/holder assemblies and replace with new units, available at your Saab dealer for loadsamoney, or remove the wire-ended bulbs from the holders and replace with part number WQ13 from Maplin at 79p each (or £6.70 for 10).

[sgould]

You're right. The 9000 SID is completely different

That's what comes of looking at posts via the "Active Topic" link instead of the forum index

[wrighar]

The 1993 and prior ACC's have a 4 bulbs and a metal top/rear which can be removed, but is basically the same.

The 1993 and prior's have 1 bulb fro each button column.

Andrew