Flickering or Failure of the HID Lamps: Saab 9-5 Electrical System

Problem overview

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.

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8 model years affected

Average mileage: 99,662 miles

(35,000 - 191,000)

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Flickering or Failure of the HID Lamps on Saab 9-5

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