If the HID head lights are flickering or have failed, it may be caused by the window washer fluid leaking onto the HID modules. The washer fluid check valve for the head light washers develops the leak and drips onto the modules mounted under the head light assemblies.
Car Problem Reports
Saab 9-5 Flickering or Failure of the HID Lamps
Saab 9-5 Problem
16 Reports
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Average Mileage: 87,384 mi (35,000 mi - 149,576 mi)
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Visitor, 2004 Saab 9-5, 107,000 mi
Replaced both bulbs
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Visitor, 2003 Saab 9-5, 92,500 mi
Flickering hid on drivers side
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Visitor, 2002 Saab 9-5, 149,576 mi
Same HID problem with blown fuse on the pass-side
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Visitor, 2003 Saab 9-5, 78,000 mi
Flickering of HID headlights!
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