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  1. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    I need to replace one of the headlight HID control modules (also called "ballast"). I intend to buy on Ali Express as it seems most of the ones available here in France are made in China anyway - but cost maybe 6X as much!!! However, there seems to be a plethora of part numbers, groups of...
  2. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Hello everyone... I have an 04 Arc convertible with Xenon 'Left Beam Failure' on the the SID however the bulb is working but doesn't shut off after the car is turned off. I have to disconnect the battery so it doesn't drain the battery. I swapped all of the components from the right side and the...
  3. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Hi guys ive rang halfords and they are saying d2s, osram are saying d1s and Saab said they dont know they just have a part number! Can anybody here help me out? I just want to buy the correct bulbs
  4. Part number requests
    Hello All. I have a 2007 9-5 Aero which has the self levelling Xenon HID bulbs. My manual does not tell me what type of bulb I need as a replacement but simply states it needs to be done by an Authorised Saab Service centre. Hard to find nowadays as you can imagine !! My wife has a 9-3 with...
  5. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Hi, Hoping there is some good past experience that can give me some ideas. I had left dipped beam failure so switched left and right ballast round and discovered ballast faulty. Replaced with simply Saab used genuine part which as I'd switched ended up on the right hand side. Left hand side...
  6. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Right Folks - I had a new wing fitted and sprayed and now getting the leveling error on the dash ! Phoned the guys who fitted and they reckon the had to unplug one connector but plugged it back in fine. Changed fuses to no avail so any help would be appreciated ! Only had the Aero a month now...
  7. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    2007 Saab 9.5 Vector Sport TID I.9 Anyone know if this 'fault light' showing on the dashboard would result in a MOT (UK) failure and if it would be classed as either unsafe or dangerous on the road. Thanks. :confused:
  8. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Hi guys I need to change my passenger side low beam bulb, it is very dim compared to the driver's side. Does the 2008 model with xenon take the H9 bulb? Is it 55w the max street legal in UK or can I get brighter? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks :thumbsup:
  9. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    Hi, I have a 2006 9-5 with Xenon headlights fitted. The issue I have is that the auto levelling on the headlights defaults to the lowest position, after some reading I assumed this was the CoG sensors. After jacking up the car I have not been able to able to find the sensors! I have looked...
  10. Saab Parts / Accessories, FOR SALE and WANTED
    These came off my 2008 Aero TTiD, the standard bulbs are 4200k and basically look like halogen, so i bought these 6000k and they are much nicer, like BMW or Merc ones. In perfect working order. Looking £15 posted Upgraded bulbs on the right EDIT -------
  11. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    Hi all, This relates to an 02MY 9-5 Aero Auto Estate. A few weeks ago the headlight warning light came on and the self adjusting started to 'wobble' constantly. Sometimes. The dash warning light was intermittent for a while. Bear in mind I don't use the car very day and so night use is also...
  12. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    So my girlfriends' Saab 9-3, 2003 has a lowbeam headlight that just started to flicker off after a few bumps on the road as you're driving. This was happening with the left one, and when we brought the car in for some internal engine work, they had her replace the whole headlamp...
  13. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    Hello Guy's I have a 2005 9-5 vector Sport. I recently had to replace the D1S xenon bulbs as the old ones where so dim with age it was unbelievable. now they are nice and bright. However I was to understand that the car had Bi-xenons, but when I use the high beam it only used the H7's and I cant...
  14. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    Hi. I have a 2006 95 Sports Combi with halogen headlights and chrome surrounds. I have a chance to buy a pair of Xenon headlights. I can also buy front and rear load sensors as part of the deal. Is there wiring present to connect the load sensors to on my car currently? Do I need any relays...
  15. Help, Advice, Saabs and Motoring
    here is a Kelvin colour chart for HID lamps, which may help anyone thinking of replacing there existing failed/dimmed lamps it is also advisable to buy a quality lamp to ensure there longitivity at maintaning there optimum brightness and is measured by the CRI index colour temperatures are...
  16. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Hi iv got a 2005 93 aero has any 1 had fault were there xenon lights on drivers side stay on even with the car locked but wen switched on thr car brings up light bulb fault only way to switch off is to pull the fuse is there any 1 else who had this fault thanks
  17. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Hi: I recently had my 9-3 AERO 2006 worked on (all 6 plugs and 2 coils replaced). I picked up my car from the person that worked on it and noticed immediately (it was night time) that the Xenon's appeared A LOT dimmer than when I brought it in for work. What could have caused that? Car...
  18. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    The drivers headlight in my 2007 9-3 wagon went out...well it did and then it came back on. Did this several times. I replaced the bulb but the problem has continued with the new bulb. Am I looking at a ballast replacement or the headlight control unit from here?
  19. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    Has anyone on here know the best place to get ds1 bulbs for my saab 9-5. was contemplating ebay but don't trust it for stuff like that.
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