Saab 9-5 Xenon HID Bulb Replacement DIY - Trionic Seven
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- How to replace the D1S Xenon HID bulbs on a 2002-2005 Saab 9-5.
Tools needed:
10mm wrench
7mm wrench
13mm socket wrench
Protective glasses
Protective gloves
This is the first video uploaded to the Trionic Seven channel, the CZcams source for Saab DIY videos. Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions.
Hur man byter ut xenonlamporna på en Saab 9-5 årsmodell 2002-2005. Handboken tycker att man behöver lämna in bilen till verkstad för detta jobb men jag visar hur man gör detta hemma i garaget. Man behöver ringnycklar av storlek 7mm och 10mm samt en 13mm hylsnyckel med förlängning samt skyddsglasögon och skyddshandskar.
Thank you for this video. I just replaced the passenger side headlight on my 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero. The hardest thing was removing that mass airflow sensor hose. I actually had to spray W-40 on the one side to get it off.
Fell in love with first Saab 3 years ago.. changed bulbs on it myself, and managed to get the seized fan working on it via another you tube channel. Then the cam belt slipped killing the engine 3 weeks ago. I now have a 9-5 1.9 tid aerodeck estate 07, but have a check engine light on it ... AA says linked to Turbo... so need to get that done. Love this channel very informative. Detailed instruction gives confidence and understanding.
Your videos are treasure chests! Just watched for general interest (indeed, my 2001 9-5 has H7 halogens) - and found your tip about resetting time and date via the radio... brilliant!
Jonathan, thanks for the great tips. I found that it was easier to remove the signal lights, the screw and the two 10mm bolts that hold on the headlight assembly as opposed to the battery and mass airflow sensor and hose. One of the two 10mm bolts is accessed through the smaller grill insert for each side. Each headlight assembly has one wiring plug to disconnect. This method also avoids the need to disconnect the battery and the risk of electric shock. My operation was to replace one of the small bulbs next to the Xenon bulb which would have been nearly impossible leaving the headlight assembly in place.
Nice video! Thanks. I was a bit reluctant to take on the challenge, but now I feel very confident I can swap out the bulbs.
planesman You can do it! Be sure to wear protective glasses and gloves.
Thank you for sharing! I needed to know how to get to the passenger side bulb, and your tip to remove the airflow duct worked perfectly.
Underbart att se någon byta Zenonlampor med trädgårdshanskar! =)
Självklart ;)
Ha ha ha ha ha !!!
"My thoughts exactly !! 😘
@bobbyhosweden
It's the "Zen-factor" you know !! 😉 😄
Excellent video, thanks! I used this video to ensure I made quick work of the bulb replacement on my '03 9-5.
+Sumo Lex Glad to hear :)
Great video, nice of you to show no need to remove bumper, such a relief. Thanks. 😊
Glad to help!
Thank you for your video. Just change my right xenon bulb in a few minutes. The service would have cost 150 to 200 euros.
thanks for posting this video! I was able to change out a dead light all on my own.
Happy to help! :)
So helpful Johnathan, it saved removing the bumper.
Superbra video! Gjorde bytet av lampa jättesmidigt. Tack!
Gött!
Great video! I have the same year aero and I was intimidated to do it, but with your video it makes me feel comfortable. I'm just so scared I'll break the bulbs! They look so delicate.
+Kepa Kauwe Just be patient and take your time. Use gloves and goggles and you'll be fine. :)
As old as this videos is, it's still golden in 2023 as all your videos are.
Having changed these exact bulbs, I have to comment a few things.
1. For Swedes: there's a PAIR of these (D1S) available for 349 kr at xenonhuset. I doubt you can find anything cheaper that is new. Edit: do NOT buy these. They flicker like crazy and occasionally cause the level warning light to come on.
2. First thing that drove me insane: after the change, the cut-off that is supposed to lift when you turn on the highbeams was no longer working. After a bit of looking I found that the yellow-black cable seen in the video comes loose really easy so I had accidentally pulled it out during the change. It might be a bit of a struggle to see where it goes in and to put back, but if you look on the outside of the car and shine a light there, you will see it.
2. Another thing that drove me crazy is how short the cable attached is, at least on my 2005 9-5 wagon. The cable was so hard to get out and even harder to plug back in resulting in a light that sometimes worked sometimes didn't. This was due to the cable not being inserted all the way, which I only noticed after looking closely and comparing it to the driver-side which I hadn't replaced.
3. Make sure you get the right color temperature if only changing one. This might not annoy you but it sure annoys me. The difference between 4300 and 5000 is noticeable both by the look of the car and while driving at night. I made the mistake of forgetting to factor in color temp so I now have a 4300 and a 5000 bulb😂
Thanks for the help.
Left side bulb changed.
Keep with the good work!
Great!
Thanks as always Jonathon :-) My R/H side wiring on my '04 Aero was very, very short which didn't leave much room to disconnect and maneuver the light out and back in again. But very useful guide :-)
Glad I could help :)
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Mycket bra video. Har en 2002:a som jag köpte ny. Ska nu köpa lampor och byta. Tack
+lars niklasson Ja, efter så många år är det nog dags att byta lampor. Lycka till, hoppas guiden är till nytta! :)
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Enligt manual ska man oxå kalibrera Ac vid batteriurkoppling. (Den har nu gått 25tusen mil.)
Detta sker automatiskt när du startar bilen igen och tar ca 5 sekunder.
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Jag har nu bytt lamporna efter din utmärkta video. Gick mycket lätt. Vilket ljus, wow. Tack Jag har på displayen "theftalarm need a service". Några tips
thanks for this fantastic video, now I am going to replace the PHILIPS XENON GAS DISCHARGE6000K on my 9-5 Aero as well.
Hey, good luck! Be careful with the high voltage system.
Just did last night w/o any tools, pretty easy to do without having to remove the MAF or anything, just angle the bulb a bit before pulling out
Veldig bra videoer du legger ut her. Fint å kunne se hvordan ting gjøres riktig :) Abonnerer på dine videoer!
+Thomas Paulsen Tack för din trevliga kommentar! :D
Let me start of by showering you with some well deserved praise for the collection of DIY videos on the topic of Saabs. I have only had mine for about 6 months, and although it seems like a well maintained object considering it has seen salty Norwegian roads since its completion, I have already run into what seems like 'Saab problems'; flickering HID lights, a massively malfunctioning Coolant By-Pass Valve which has seen me refill the coolant tank 8 times in two days, and no option as regards to streaming my music (except a lousy adapter) are the main ones. So far your channel has been able to help me out with each and every one of the issues at hand!
These bulbs sure are expensive, but I will get right on ordering a set. Do you know if I will be able to follow this guide from start to finish even if I have the 2.2 TID engine in contrast to yours?
Thanks again!
Also I feel it is worth mentioning that besides these annoying issues I have run into, the 9-5 (at least '02-'05) seems like a really good and reliant vehicle! Surely a buy I will not regret and a great first impression of Saab.
Hey, that's awesome. Seems my hard work on documenting fixes for common problems have payed off :)
I think the 2.2 TiD has the same headlights, although the things you must remove might be different in your car. I guess you'll figure it out!
Thanks for the Video, worked like a charm 👌🏻
Thank you, very helpful video.
Glad you liked it!
Jag hade helt missat det där med tidsinställningen från radion! Står inte med i min manual men funkar fint! Svårjobbat med trädgårdshandskar ;-D
Haha, detta var när jag var rätt grön med att meka. Har bättre handskar nu :P
Voltage is about 25.000. Ampere is about 0.1 milliamp. So i use none gloves working on my 9-5...got zapped a few time in the housholding electricity. Im doing fine, and im Norwegian. :3
Where the start of a legend began
Lol! :)
Trionic Seven did u get the drawings I sent u on Instagram direct message?
Nah, I don't use insta DM. Send on facebook instead :)
Trionic Seven uhhh ok hang on what's ur Facebook?
Trionic Seven I sent it but it says u don't reply it says something like it's a automated reply
When you tested the bulbs after right side change you clearly see how much whiter the beam are while left is more purpleish
Thank you for sharing. I have been looking for an easy-to-understand-video. :-)
Glad you like it :)
Standard low beams on the 9-5 required time to warm up. However, the different bulb on the High beams require little warm up time. Which is the reason they used different bulbs and you noticed the warm up time.
The light seemed noticeably better, not in terms of brightness but in terms of area. But maybe that is the camera changing the white balance. Nice video though
The high beams are just halogen bulbs which don't really care about warmup.
Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Yeah thats what I meant. I remember hearing about it, just forgot which bulbs they used. The did that, because the halogens don't require a warmup period so you can flash the high beams. Just some information I thought was interesting.
FYI, the xenons are also used in the high beams. Look closely at the headlight and there's a shutter mechanism that opens up when you flash the high-beams. The halogens are used to give a smoother beam.
Thanks brother! Really appreciate it.
Glad you liked it!
your videos are awesome! thank you!
Thanks! :)
I have also problem with my Xenon some time not light and other day it func,can be relay dont know but will fix it before be dark in eve!
Helped out a lot thank you
Great to hear :)
Hi on my 2003 Saab 9-5 I tried to set the time via the Radio but my Saab is fitted with the navigation system and it didn't work for me when I hold minute up and down I get No Rds Time but my radio station is displayed on the navigation screen nothing is displayed on the Sid about the radio the only thing displayed is the time and outside temperature and date but I tried to set the time via the radio but it didn't work but have a good day and take care
problem with my headlight. Was able to easily change my headlight bulb. Followed video (used gloves and glasses) after reconnecting the battery my headlight still does not work. What is my next step? Drive almost 500 miles to nearest dealer?
+Gui Latiff Your headlights were dead before you attempted the replacement? Both sides or just one? There could be a deeper issue, I recommend following the diagnostic procedure in WIS, I can't really help without more information.
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Only my left headlight was out. Saab mechanic replaced headlight completely, which I bought from Saabusa, about 18 months ago. The light bulb then started malfunctioning about 8 months ago and was changed without problems. Now same side light bulb is not working. Bought new Light bulb from local parts dealer. About two weeks ago the light bulb would work intermittently and stopped working completely about one week ago.
One month ago a local mechanic replaced motor mounts and sub frame bushings as well as strut bushings.
That is the third time I have lost my radio connection in the last 3 years. Sorry for my long replay. Truly appreciate your help. My Swedish wife thinks I should get rid of MY SAAB! She drives a Volvo.
+Gui Latiff Seems like your issue is deeper than my knowledge. Try asking the question on one of the many Saab forums, they might be able to help you better.
Thank you, I saved a lot of money and gained a lot of knowledge from your videos.
Can you make a video on how to change the servo pressure line (Tryckledning) , I want to check if that is doable by myself or should the car repair shop do it?
+Abiy T Hey! I'm happy that my videos are useful. I don't have servo troubles so I probably wont change the pressure line "for fun" :)
If you want to know how it is done I highly recommend getting the WIS workshop manual. I use it all the time!
I have a Saab 9-5 LinearBus 2.0T ,2005, Do you know which WIS manual is valid?
+Abiy T Any WIS newer than 2005 should do, it contains all model years.
thanks I will pick one from Biltema.
Biltema er gode batterier. De har mange års garanti og er ikke dårligere en dyrere batterier. Kjøper kun biltema batteri om jeg må. Har selv ett 110A gele (Starts ampere) på min bensin turbo 9-5, litt overkill, men den starter veldig fort! :)
Big differents on video right much more lightning
Hey T7. I really enjoy your videos for the tips and the technical expertise. Do you have any content about turbo control issues? I've been dealing with fuel cut-out for about 2 years & changed just about every boost pressure control. Still get massive stumbles when cruising at 60mph and call for power.
Keep up the great work.
Hey, I'd recommend you to ask this question in our community forum: facebook.com/groups/733705113501723/
I had a Volkswagen and when they broke the color turned pink.
Howdy. Nice tutorial. I have a T7 but its a 9-5 2000. Its running LED Lights ( because keep burning out my filament lights ) and these do not glow. My question : Do I need to change Headlamp sockets to install HID kit ? because the Headlamp sockets on behind are guarded by a plastic cover. Remove the cover and you will see there is a spring holder. that attaches to behind so the bulb has to be SHORT enough so the spring hinge can close behind. My LED bulbs were longer and thicker and I currently FORCE the hinge close ( its not comfortable ) - LED 's never burn out but its very dim light for headlamp
+Jason Reeves Are your main beam (low beams) converted to LED?
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts
Yep I am using LED's for both Hi and Low's and SAAB's got the same H7 size . So LED replacement are the same H7 size and are the same type. I did this more out of desperation than fancy - in the Bay Area ( San Jose , Milpitas ) , cops move around like predatory sharks looking around for "decent" looking cars to ticket ( they wont bother ticketing those that will not pay off the tickets ! ...its a big money making gimmick ) for just about any reason and I got ticketed TWICE within 3-4 hrs, same day for dirving a cock-eyed car that came from my regular H7 getting burned out. After that I changed over to LED for both - so far NONE of them burned out ( and I am running these with one of plastic caps behind , misplaced ) but these give out candlelight intensity. You esacpe tickets but - there's no light - cant see squat.
Yes both high and low beams are right now and LED
Ser att du byter från D1S lampor till D3S lampor, kan man verkligen bara byta lampsort sådär?
I övrigt, tack för en bra video. Nu ska jag allt våga ge mig i kast med att byta lamporna på min egna (Jag har dock köpt D1S lampor)
Very Good
what must by the probleme form somtime my car 9-5 3,0 Tid Dont drive in Cruise Controle and somtime dont have this problem ? and lost some water some where and it dont comme from cilinder Seal are New !
Best Regards
+Norbert Geerardyn Don't know, ask on the forums.
Thank you for your video. Have bought new bulb but was uncertain about replacement. PLan to do this tomorrow AM. My car was recently worked on and also loss Radio function and Have been told to take it to a dealer, Many miles away. Are there new Radios with new batteries for sale?
+Gui Latiff Hello! I only know how it works in Sweden, but at least here there are a lot of radios avable for as low as 50€. Hunt around and you might get lucky, you really don't want that annoying radio code issue!
Nice video :) Thx
crille1kille Thanks! :)
Why not remove the complete lamp from the outside, only three screws per lamp and you can easily operate the exchange the bulbs on the bench without disassembly of the air inlet system. No need for realignment of the light beam.
Yep, I've learned tons since I made this video :)
Är ju bra om du tagit rätt lampa, du stoppar i videon in en D3S och tar ut en D1S
Detta har uppmärksammats för flera år sedan.
good video. I would have hoped to have your comments on driving it in the dark with the new bulbs. Did it look any brighter?
It was a mess. The new bulbs were fake bulbs, but when I got genuine ones then yes, it made a difference.
I see you changed the D1S with d#S, does it not makea a difference, are they compatible?
sirlukas I assume you mean D3S. Interesting, I never noticed this before. I did have a problem with one of the bulbs failing prematurely (this was replaced within warranty at no cost for me), perhaps the reason for this failure was that I had D3s bulbs instead of D1s. I still have all the old broken bulbs and boxes and I will have to check when I come home. Thanks for noticing! :)
Trionic Seven Yes, I meant D3S of course! Thanks for quick response! I need to source some bulbs and currently doing lots of research whether to invest in Osram/Philips or go cheap aftermarket.
+sirlukas To follow up on this comment, yes the bulbs were fake. See my new video on checking for fake Osram bulbs.
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Finally found a good deal on Amazon and got original Osram D1S, changed them today, and what a difference! Lovely white light and so much stronger now! Took a photo of the old ones, and they look like they were there since the beginning (MY04)! Thank you for the video, made the change a doddle! What I really struggled with was changing the side lights (or as we call it on the continent, parking lights), especially the one on the MAF side, took me an hour or so just to remove the old one! Best regards, Lukasz
sirlukas awesome! I noticed the same thing when I finally got the real lamps. Such a difference! Glad my video helped you :D
En fråga..vet du om det stämmer att man nollar gamla felkoder genom att koppla den batterikablarna en viss tid och sen återställa dom ? Mvh Conny
Are headlight units interchangable regardless of being Xenon or normal bulbs?
Hej. Hur byter man ut parkeringsljusen då? Skulle tacksamt behöva råd med mina prinskorvar till fingrar....
Nästan enklast att ta bort strålkastarna helt. Ta bort grillen, ta bort blinkers, sedan två bultar eller något. Då kommer du enkelt åt.
Jag hade hoppats slippa det. Bra bil men vissa saker är otroligt dåligt konstruerat. Fick en 2:a på besiktningen p.g.a. det, otroligt och ändå hade jag lamporna synliga och sa att jag skall åtgärda snarast. Retfullt... Tack för svaret förresten!
I have two questions 1st my headlight kinda flicker they don’t go all the way off just between dimmer and bright enough for me to notice do you think the bulbs are bad? 2nd question can I do a LED conversation on my 03 9-5 and have you done one?
Yes, flicker is usually bad bulbs. Never done LED and I can't comment on it, but I think that tech is still too new. Better to wait
Thanks for the video! really helpful ... any tips on how to remove the replace the side headlamp?
The blinker? Check my blinker reinforcement video, just search for it.
Trionic Seven No, not the blinkers. The small head lights .. also in terms of which D1s bulbs? I saw you say there are a lot of fakes. In terms of the pricing would you say 45 usd is real or fake?
Ah, the parking lights. It says how to change in the owners manual!
45 usd for a pair of d1s sounds too cheap. Here, we pay 1600 SEK for two genuine Osrams, that's around 180 usd. Not cheap!
Saab 2006 aero 9-5 T. Hi maybe someone have the answer? I will replace the 2 xenon bulb (one slightly flickering occasionally) If I look to my wiss software, the osram D1S 35w should be 3200+_ 450 LM , i supposed its Kelvin? But now we can get 5000K or 6000K (more blue)! Witch xenon bulb precisely can we install there? merci from Montréal
I think you'll need OEM Philips bulbs, but I know that the 06-10 is very very sensitive with the bulbs. I honestly don't remember right now. Ask in our community forum to be sure: facebook.com/groups/733705113501723/
Are voltage in even take battery off?
Hi Jhonnatan,(hope I spelled it correctly), thanks for the video and the radio tip at the end. I have the same car but a 2003 model,still runs great with 95000 miles on it. I live in Chicago by the way. I have a question for you. My car when it gets colder outside, let's say below 60-55 F or I guess 10 C , the suspension creaks or makes noises, or something from the suspension, not sure what it is or what component, but only when it's colder outside. During the summer no issues. I was wondering if you experienced the same issues? Any input is greatly appreciated!(subscribed:)
Commonly the bushings go bad which will creak. Have a buddy rock the car while you listen underneath and you'll probably find where the noise comes from.
Hey Jonathan. Where would you personally purchase a replacement headlamp housing for a 06-09 9-5? Specifically the EU version you have with the halogen and ds1 HID?
Either used over Facebook, or if I were rich, directly from Orio/OEM Saab.
Hej! Är det nödvändigt att koppla bort batteriet? Har problem med radion som säger "radio code" när batteriet kopplas bort.
Egentligen inte, men tänk på att det är ett par tusen volt som levereras till lamporna. Jag vågar inte ta ansvar för det :-/
Great video - but cars from 2006 differ somewhat. I followed your instructions to get to the bulbs (really helpful) but it turns out the newer headlamps don't use a simple clip like in your car. It's a really awkward metal spring 'claw' that grips the bulb body on 4 sides. Getting it out is tough because there's so little room to grip it. Once out, it's tricky putting back the new bulb correctly as it has to be perfectly square on the the 'claw' and you need quite a bit of even pressure. If you get it wrong then you can bend the claws - especially on the MAF side where there's less room. If it's not correctly seated, you lose tons of light inside the reflector. I'm going to have to remove the headlight to do this properly I think. SO FRUSTRATING!!
I'm an idiot. I should have done more research...it turns out there's a release clip that rotates to open up the 'claw'. When you do that, it's pretty easy...doh!!
Glad you got it to work. Yes, this video mostly applies to 2002-2005 models, but you probably found it useful to see how to remove the battery/air hose to get better access. :)
Hello, I have an 08 that the RH bulbs seems to be just flopping around, It sounds like the same set up as yours. Do you have any photos of how these lights are installed? Thanks
Bill C I don't but if you follow Trionic's instructions up until accessing the bulb then the only difference is the bulb holder. There are two tabs that rotate and 'clamp' the square claw set up I described above. When you rotate them anti-clockwise it releases the clamp. Sounds like your bulb isn't pushed in and seated properly. You need to then rotate the clamp tabs to lock the bulb body in place. It's a bit fiddly but transforms the light output.
Thank you for the reply and advice.
Does the light beam angle change when you replace the bulb? In the UK we have an MOT that is very strict about the light beam angle and dazzle.
Same here. The bulbs are in the same position as the old ones, but usually a calibration and angle check is a good idea after replacing bulbs.
+Trionic Seven Thanks, very helpful video as always :D
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts. Jag lossade batteriet och nu frågar den efter Radio Code. Jag har haft bilen från början men kan inte hitta coden. Finns det något enkelt sätt att gå förbi detta?
+lars niklasson Hej! i så fall har du fel på din radio, flashminnet börjar bli gammalt. Tillfällig fix är att gå till en verkstad med tech2 och få dem att gifta in radion igen. Tyvärr kommer detta tillbaka nästa gång du lossar batteriet, så du behöver antingen byta hela radioenheten från en på skroten eller löda om flashminnet.
Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Jag är både mekanik och elektronikkunnig så jag kan nog löda om ett flashminne. Vet du hur det sitter. Menar du byta det?
+lars niklasson Jag har aldrig behövt göra det själv, men vad jag har hört är det ett flashminne som behöver bytas. Vet tyvärr inte mer än så, men det går nog att kolla upp!
Is it necessary to disconnect the battery?
I would. The xenon system is very high voltage. You also need eye proteciton (if the high-pressure bulb shatters) and gloves.
can I upgrade my halogen lights to Xenon's? Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts
Evan Merrick That is possible in theory, but difficult in practice. You need projector housings, level sensors, new wiring harnesses, and (hardest of them all) pass inspection. In Sweden you are not allowed to do this.
Ile km ma dziś?? 🙂
yeah I just changed my lightbulb and lightbulb igniter and my headlight still is not working, saab sucks, thank god the engine is alright, but i am not looking forward to getting a ticket
Do the left/right swap. If the problem moves when you swap bulbs and igniters it will tell you where the problem is.
Hey I watched your video and Managed to replace both headlights on my 2004 Saab 95 aero. It is on xenon lights and I used the d1s lamp.
My passenger side lamp was the faulty on and it still will not come on, aside for checking the fuse (which I have no way of telling if it’s bad) is there anything else I can do?
My take away from this video is unless you’re a sabb mechanic or electrical engineer don’t even think about doing this yourself.
Nah, it's all good!
I have a 2004 Saab 9-5. My xenon headlights go on and off, especially on the right. I plan to change the whole headlights to the halogen system from 2001. Is it a good idea, what do you think? on bildelsbasen.se I found each 150 sek and with shipment it will cost me 450 sek.
How to change xenon bulbs on a 9-5.
Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts Hello Jonathan, thank you for putting this video online. I recently bought a 04 9-5 Aero and find the xenon lights dramatically less powerful than the ones in my 9-3. Not living in Sweden, I normally drive the 9-3 with my headlights turned off, reason why the are still like new. The 9-5 has 160.000 km on the counter and came from Luxembourg; reason for me to believe it may have had its lights on all the time. Due to your excellent video, I am convinced that I am going to replace the bulbs as you did. Thank you for giving me the confidence needed to do this job!
Hey Ruud! Glad you like the video and good luck with your repair. Remember to use gloves and glasses.
Just have a female with small hands do it, it took me less than an hour without taking anything out 😁 lol