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Description & Operation: Notes

Saab Dashboard Integrated Central Electronics (DICE) is a comprehensive control system for vehicle electronic functions. Central unit in DICE is a control module that communicates with system components and other components via wiring and instrument bus (I bus). DICE module is located under left side of instrument panel. Fig 1 DICE has its own diagnostics function and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that set when a fault is detected.

Functions controlled by DICE include exterior lighting, interior lighting, button illumination and lighting for controls, acoustic warning, intermittent wiper operation for windshield and rear window, heated rear window and door mirrors, radiator fan, and air conditioning.

Fig 1: Locating DICE Module
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