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eSID 3
User Guide
extended Saab Information Display (eSID)
for Saab 9-3 MY2007-2014

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Change Log....................................................................................................................... 6
Background ...................................................................................................................... 7
Compatibility .................................................................................................................... 7
Languages ........................................................................................................................ 7
Hardware ......................................................................................................................... 8
eSID3 Cable-Kit......................................................................................................................... 9
User Interface ................................................................................................................. 10
Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 11
Special Features.............................................................................................................. 12
12V Output driver................................................................................................................... 12
Aftersales Radio Control ......................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Fog light activation ................................................................................................ 15
Automatic Hazard activation................................................................................................... 15
Auxiliary Heater Control ......................................................................................................... 16
Comfort Mirrors ..................................................................................................................... 16
Parking Assistance.................................................................................................................. 17
Stealth Mode.......................................................................................................................... 17
Welcome Message.................................................................................................................. 18
Set System Time ..................................................................................................................... 19
Turn Signal Three-Blink........................................................................................................... 22
Unlock Light ........................................................................................................................... 22
Interval Wiper ........................................................................................................................ 23
Display Structure ............................................................................................................ 24
Icons ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Favorites Group .............................................................................................................. 25
Special Views.......................................................................................................................... 25
Powertrain Group ........................................................................................................... 26
Momentary Fuel..................................................................................................................... 26
Average Fuel .......................................................................................................................... 27
Accumulated Fuel................................................................................................................... 28
Powertrain Data..................................................................................................................... 29

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Performance........................................................................................................................... 30
Performance (Max)................................................................................................................. 31
Engine Coolant Temperature................................................................................................... 32
Turbo Boost Pressure.............................................................................................................. 33
Wastegate.............................................................................................................................. 34
Intake Air Temperature........................................................................................................... 35
Air mass ................................................................................................................................. 36
Air mass (Max) ....................................................................................................................... 37
Ignition Angle......................................................................................................................... 38
Knock/Misfire (B207).............................................................................................................. 39
Misfire (B284)......................................................................................................................... 40
Ethanol Blend......................................................................................................................... 41
Lambda/AFR........................................................................................................................... 42
Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature................................................................................ 43
XWD Oil/Clutch Temp............................................................................................................. 44
DPF Status 1-3 ........................................................................................................................ 45
Fuel Pressure (B284) ............................................................................................................... 46
Fuel Rail Pressure (Diesel)....................................................................................................... 47
Engine Oil Pressure................................................................................................................. 48
Engine Oil Life......................................................................................................................... 49
EGR / Swirl ............................................................................................................................. 50
XWD Percentage..................................................................................................................... 51
Vehicle Group ................................................................................................................. 52
Distance ................................................................................................................................. 52
Drive time .............................................................................................................................. 53
Acceleration ........................................................................................................................... 54
Tire Pressure and Temperature............................................................................................... 55
Crank Voltage......................................................................................................................... 56
Battery Voltage ...................................................................................................................... 57
Battery Status......................................................................................................................... 58
System Time........................................................................................................................... 59

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Ambient and Interior Temperature ......................................................................................... 60
AC Pressure............................................................................................................................ 61
Fuel Level............................................................................................................................... 62
Refuel Status.......................................................................................................................... 63
Brake Distance ....................................................................................................................... 64
Automatic Hazard................................................................................................................... 65
TCS/ESP Off............................................................................................................................ 66
Diagnostic Group ............................................................................................................ 67
Read DTC................................................................................................................................ 67
Clear DTC................................................................................................................................ 70
Force DPF Regeneration.......................................................................................................... 71
Settings Group................................................................................................................ 72
Favorite 1-5............................................................................................................................ 72
Custom View [1-4]_[1-3]......................................................................................................... 73
Fuel/Distance Correction Factor.............................................................................................. 75
Welcome Message.................................................................................................................. 76
Auto Fog lights ....................................................................................................................... 77
3 Blink.................................................................................................................................... 78
Display Units .......................................................................................................................... 79
Auto start............................................................................................................................... 80
Interval Wiper ........................................................................................................................ 81
Set System Time ..................................................................................................................... 82
Language................................................................................................................................ 83
Unlock Light Logic/Time.......................................................................................................... 84
Comfort Mirrors ..................................................................................................................... 85
Torque Factor......................................................................................................................... 86
Heater Run Time..................................................................................................................... 87
Digital Output Logic/Threshold/Source ................................................................................... 88
Automatic Hazard Sensitivity .................................................................................................. 90
Extra Light Switch Configuration ............................................................................................. 91
Digital Input Switch Configuration........................................................................................... 92

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Change Log
2021-01-18
Software version SG1.0.x
Initial Version (1.0)
2021-11-27
Software version SG1.1.x
New Version (2.0)
- Added Force DPF Regeneration to Diagnostic Group
- Added XWD Percentage to Powertrain Group
- Added “Request vs Active Air Limiter” to Air mass (B207)
- Added new logic options and new source section to Digital Output
Logic/Threshold/Source
- Added Extra Light Switch Configuration to Settings Group
- Added Digital Input Switch Configuration to Settings Group
- Added Engine type to Settings Group
- Increased Max Time in Unlock Light Logic/Time
- Added Cruise Control Icon to Icons
- Added 12H/24H time format to Set System Time
- Extended Welcome Message to also display four parameters after
the configurable message.
- Added XWD% to Custom Parameter Configuration Options list
- Misfire (B284) counter max value on B284 increased to 65535.
- Added more pictures and details to Set System Time section.
- Added TCS/ESP Off to Vehicle Group

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Background
The eSID3 is the third generation of a small tool that enhances the Saab driving experience in your
Saab 9-3 MY2007-2014 by collecting hidden car data and presenting it to the driver on the built-in
SID (Saab Information Display) located in the instrument cluster.
It's easy to install in the OBD2 socket located under the steering wheel. Since it is controlled by the
steering wheel controls, it is perfectly integrated into the electrical system. Apart from lots of more
information in the display, it is loaded with new features and functions that were never launched by
Saab Automobile.
Compatibility
eSID3 is compatible with Saab 9-3 2007-2014 which has the upgraded interior with the SID (Saab
Information Display) located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer.
(For 2003-2006 there is instead the “eSID 03-06”, see http://www.esid.se)
Languages
eSID3 supports the following languages (all built into one software). It has an auto-detect setting
where it will switch to the same language as the instrument cluster if the language is supported
otherwise it will choose English. It is also possible to manually select language in eSID Settings.
English
Swedish
French
German
2007-2014
2003-2006

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Hardware
The eSID3 is completely redesigned from eSID2 and has lower quiescent current (1.8mA) and also
supports:
Configurable switch input interface
Configurable 12V output driver for LED or Relay with fly back diode (max 200mA)
Simplified interface to set System Clock time when using non-OEM radio/Nav.
The new interfaces are used by connecting additional wires to unused pins in the OBD-connector.
The cables needed are sold separately in “eSID3 Cable Kit”.
Original wiring
Output
driver
One cable to BCM for
adjusting System Clock
Switch input

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eSID3 Cable-Kit
The eSID3 Cable Kit is needed for:
Setting the system clock to make the service interval and timer controlled parking heater to
work, if the car has an aftersales stereo head unit
Connecting the eSID3 12V controllable output, for instance for a shift-up LED or controlling a
relay (with flywheel diode) and configure the eSID3 when it should be active (for instance
Vehicle speed above 50km/h or when a switch is pressed)
The eSID3 Cable Kit consists of four cables, and they are all intended to be connected into empty
slots in the OBD-connector. All four cables have the correct OBD-terminal in one end.
Red (Controllable 12V output pin, open on the other end)
Black (Ground reference to the Red cable, open on the other end)
Green (Cable for adjusting System Clock. The other end of the cable has already terminal to
fit into an empty slot in the BCM connector. No cutting or splicing!)
Purple (Cable for the switch input interface. The other end has already terminal to fit into the
IP-switch panel next to the Stereo/Navigation unit. No cutting or splicing!))

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User Interface
The eSID3 is primarily controlled using the switches on the steering wheel.
Start eSID3 by a long press on CLR-switch
Exit eSID3 or leave sub-functions using short press on CLR-switch.
Change display functions with INFO Up/Down switches and use SET switch to reset data or to
activate sub-functions
eSID3 does not prevent any warning messages to be displayed to the driver, those will always
have higher priority and the driver can always switch between eSID3 and the normal SID
functionality with the CLR button.

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Limitations
eSID3 is well integrated but is still an external add-on system and there are some things worth
knowing.
Long press on CLR resets the Trip Computer
Long press on CLR is normally used to reset trip computer. To inhibit start of eSID3 and reset the trip
computer, choose one of these alternatives:
Remove the eSID3 (will also reset all collected data)
Have ignition on, engine turned off and accelerator pedal pressed more than 80% and then
long press on CLR.
Enter Night panel-mode. After eSID3 shows ”Stealth Mode activated”, wait 5 seconds, then
wake up the display with a short press on CLR and finally a long press on CLR to reset trip
computer. When Night panel-mode is deactivated, eSID3 will re-activate.
eSID3 loses connection with display unexpected
There are a few and rare situations where the cluster decides to take back the display from eSID3, for
instance when the ambient temperature drops from 4 ºC to 3 ºC or sometimes when the vehicle is
started and temperature is around 3 ºC. In that case it switches to ”Temp” view to inform the driver
that the road could be slippery. There might be other cases as well.
When this happen just wait, eSID3 is still running in the background and will resume control of the
display after less than 10 seconds.
OnStar
On vehicles built with OnStar (USA/Canada/Mexico), the instrument cluster has special functionality
regarding phone steering wheel switches (CALL and CLR).
The eSID3 will detect this automatically and disable the function in the vehicle and instead eSID3 will
emulate the same functionality so that the switches work as intended, i.e. the driver does not feel
any difference!
If eSID3 is to be removed permanently from an OnStar vehicle, the vehicle function needs to be re-
enabled first to enable CALL/CLR switches to work with OnStar. Perform this to re-enable the
function:
Ignition On
Engine Off
eSID3 connected but not active (normal SID active)
Accelerator Pedal > 80%
Night Panel activated
If all the above conditions are fulfilled, perform a short press on CALL and the display will light up
(Note! The display will light up even if the conditions are not fulfilled). Then remove the eSID3 from
the OBD-connector. Now the OnStar functionality works again without the eSID3.

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Special Features
This is a category of features that doesn’t use the display to show information or is only activated on
the display under certain conditions with the focus of improving and adding additional features to
the vehicle.
12V Output driver
The purpose of this feature is to have a 12V controllable output where the user can configure eSID3
when to activate it. It can for instance be connected to Engine speed and to be used as a fast shift-up
LED, to Reverse Gear and used for reverse camera input on aftersales stereo or connected to a
manual switch input that controls a relay that in turns powers something else (use your imagination).
The different alternatives to control the output driver can be found in “Settings”part of this
document.
If the manual switch input wants to be used to control the output one cable in the eSID3-CableKit is
used for connecting it to the IP-Switch panel. If the Extra headlight switch is not used in the vehicle it
can be used, or if the vehicle has manual transmission the Sport mode switch can be used (which is a
dummy switch without any text on the MT cars). It is also possible to mount the AT version on MT-
cars to get rid of the dummy switch and get the text (they are electrically the same)
IP-Switch connector pinout:
Pin 10 - Extra headlight switch
Pin 5 - Sport mode/Dummy switch
Load (max 200mA)
LED or Relay (with fly-wheel diode)
IP-Switch
Pin3: Ground to load
Pin7: 12V to load
Pin8: Switch input
Extra headlight
switch
Sport mode
switch (AT)
OR Dummy
switch (MT)
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Aftersales Radio Control
In Sweden it is quite popular to install an aftermarket stereo together with the Connect2
unit/harness. (Alpine stereo in the picture)
The connection schematic (CTSSA001.2) is this:
It works but there are some irritating limitations:
The Connect2 unit cuts the power to the stereo when the Ignition Key is turned to LOCK
(which happened every time one stop to drop someone off)
The Connect2 unit only puts power on the “Reverse” pin on Automatic Transmission cars
(not possible to automatically switch to reverse camera on MT cars)

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With eSID3 the Saab OEM radio connector K14 can be modified so that Connect2 listens to eSID3 on
the normal I-bus instead of the Infotainment bus and the result is:
The radio will stay on until the key is removed from Ignition Switch Module.
The reverse pin from Connect2 will work on both MT and AT cars.
The steering wheel answer/hang up switches will work on some stereos (Pioneer? TBC)
The radio will only work when eSID3 is connected (Important Note!)
These are the steps needed to install (Or install a switch so it is easy to choose bus)
1. Remove Infotainment-bus cable Pin 13 in Radio connector K14 (Green):
2. Splice new wire from ACC K18, Pin 16 (I-bus) and connect it to Radio K14 Pin13.

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Automatic Fog light activation
This function activates the front fog-lights automatically when turning the Main Light Switch to Park
position or/and when activating the main beam. This is configurable in eSID Settings.
Normally the driver needs to manually switch the light switch to ”Park” and then press the fog light
switch. The eSID3 helps with the activation so the driver only needs to turn the light switch to ”Park”.
Note: This function is not possible on US/CA/MX vehicles.
Automatic Hazard activation
This function activates the hazard light automatically if the driver does a hard deceleration a.k.a.
“panic brake”.
Every time the brake pedal is pressed and the speed is greater than 30 km/h, the retardation is
calculated and if it is greater than a defined threshold the car will automatically activate the hazard
lights.
The hazard lights will be deactivated when the accelerator pedal is pressed more than 25% or any
turn indicator is activated.
Note: This function is deactivated if braking starts below 30 km/h or if any turn indicator is activate.

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Auxiliary Heater Control
The eSID3 can remotely start the auxiliary heater using the remote control. It is activated using a long
press (more than 6 seconds) on Button #3 or Button #4.
It is recommended to disable Panic
Alarm in a workshop and use Follow-
me-home/Panic alarm button #3
when using this function. On Wagons
it is however possible to use Button
#4, and then press “Lock” when the
heater has started. This is not possible
on Sedan/Convertible as the trunk
jumps up on trunk open command.
When the sequence is activated:
1Quick double blink on the turn indicators to show that the sequence has been received (let
go of the remote button)
2Some seconds later, a one long blink to indicate that the auxiliary heater has started
3One very quick blink every minute while running
The heater will continue running until the timer has elapsed (default 30min, configurable in eSID
Settings) or if the user presses the ”Unlock” button, then it will terminate immediately.
Comfort Mirrors
On vehicles with foldable mirrors, eSID3 can fold/unfold them when the car is locked and unlocked. It
is configurable in eSID Settings if the mirrors shall be folded on short press on Lock button #1 or long
press. This is for instance useful if the mirrors only shall be folded at work but not at home or similar.
The mirrors will fold if the following conditions are fulfilled:
All doors are closed
Vehicle is locked with Remote button #1 (single or long press depending on configuration).
eSID3 has learned the mirror position (mirrors must have been folded/unfolded once
manually after eSID3 has been inserted)
The mirrors will unfold if the following conditions are fulfilled:
Vehicle is unlocked with Remote (single press) on button #2.
Mirrors was folded by eSID3 (i.e. not manually using the switch on the driver door)
Button #3
”Panic Alarm"
Button #4
”Unlock/Open Trunk"
Button #1
”Lock"
Button #2
”Unlock"

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Parking Assistance
When parking assistance is activated and eSID3 is active, eSID3 will switch to a special view and show
the measured distance and display it in this order:
Rear Left
Rear Middle
Rear Right
Distance unit is meters or feet depending on eSID Settings.
NOTE! The value from the PAS unit is never lower than 30 centimeters (constant beep). The driver
must always ensure a safe distance to other vehicles and objects.
Stealth Mode
When the Night Panel is activated, eSID3 will display the text “Stealth Mode Activated” before
entering Night Panel. When Night Panel is deactivated, the previous used display view will be active.

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Welcome Message
eSID3 has a customizable 2-row startup welcome text, shown after the text ”Control OK” when
turning on the Ignition. The welcome message can be configured in the eSID Settings.
From software SG1.1.x the eSID also shows these four parameters directly after the welcome
message, which are considered of value to the driver before driving off:
Clock
Outside Temperature
Vehicle mileage
Crank Voltage

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Set System Time
This is needed when the OEM radio unit has been replaced and the vehicles battery has been reset in
order to get a working timer controller parking heater and service interval counter.
The eSID3 HW has been designed to make this much easier. One cable needs to be added between
the OBD connector and the BCM module which is located above the driver’s feet, behind the fuse
box on LHD cars. On RHD cars is in the same place (passenger side) and with the eSID3 Cable Kit the
correct terminals in both ends are already in place, just plug it into two empty slots on two sides (no
splicing!), takes no more than 15 minutes to complete. Note: The cable needs to be extended on RHD
cars, will be fixed in future versions of the Cable Kit.
When the cable is in place, go to “eSID Settings” to set the clock and follow the steps on the display.
Green cable shall be connected between:
OBD Pin: 2
BCM Pin: 25
Step 1 –Take down the cover on the left hand side
BCM
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Step 2 –Connect the green cable to Pin2 of the OBD connector
Step 3 –Remove the BCM connector from the BCM by pressing the lock and moving the lever
forward.